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To obtain the best  

life for the battery

Never allow the drill to come 

to a complete standstill before 

recharging. The battery should 

be placed on charge whenever 

the battery is noticeably running 

down or the drill no longer 

performs a task it previously 

performed.
Avoid conducting short charges. Make sure that the battery 

is fully charged every time by allowing the charger to 

complete its full charging cycle.
Avoid allowing lose items like screws or nails etc to be 

stored with battery packs as these or similar items can short 

battery packs and cause a fire or explosion.
Always unplug the charger when not in use and store in a 

dry secure place.
Avoid charging or storing your battery in temperatures  

below 0°C and above 40°C.

WARNING.

 Never leave a battery on charge once it starts 

to warm up. Never leave the battery pack on charge for 

more than 3 hours after the green LED lights.
If you wish to charge a second battery pack, pull out the plug 

from the mains supply and keep it disconnected for at least 

15 minutes before attempting to charge the second battery.

WARNING.

 Never store the battery out of the tool as the 

contacts are exposed and could be shorted by a metal 

object and cause a fire or explosion!

CAUTION.

 Never use the tool while charging is in progress.

To obtain the best life for the battery, do not let the tool 

come to a complete standstill before recharging. Do not 

conduct short charges.
Make sure that the battery is fully charged each time.

Switching on and off

Attach the battery pack (8).
To switch on, squeeze the trigger 

switch (7). This trigger switch 

is an electronic variable speed 

control which enables the user 

to vary the speed continuously. 

The speed varies according 

to how far the trigger switch 

is depressed, the further it is 

depressed the faster the motor will rotate and the lighter it is 

depressed, the slower it will rotate. The switch also acts as 

a brake as the motor will stop as soon as the trigger switch 

is fully released.

CAUTION

. Always maintain tight control of the tool when 

switching on and off and remember that the motor will 

continue to turn for a short while after switching off.

Forward/reverse control

The forward/reverse control 

(6) allows you to change the 

direction of the tool. It must not 

be used while the variable speed 

trigger is depressed.
To select forward rotation, 

depress the control (6) toward 

the left side of the tool. To select 

reverse depress the control (6) 

toward the right side of the tool.
Driving uses the forward mode.
The reverse mode is intended for the removal of screws  

and other fasteners.
The centre position of the control (6) locks the tool in the  

off position.

Summary of Contents for SG18V

Page 1: ...1 18V CORDLESS DRYWALL DECKING SCREWGUN SG18V INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty For full details of the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our website www gmcompany com For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online www gmcservice com au should you not have access to the internet pl...

Page 3: ...ibration 0 42m s2 Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your...

Page 4: ...se reduces the risk of electric shock 3 Personal safety a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury b Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment su...

Page 5: ...power tools only with specifically designated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire d When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire e Under ...

Page 6: ...ool s construction and design Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn Damage to hearing if effective ear defenders are not worn Additional safety rules for the charging system Before using the charging system read all the instructions and cautionary markings on the adaptor charger charging stand and battery pack as well as the instructions on using the battery pack Only charge yo...

Page 7: ... liquid from the battery pack may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions This does not necessarily indicate a failure of the battery pack However if the outer seal is broken and this leakage comes into contact with your skin Wash the affected area quickly with soap and water Neutralise the liquid with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar If the leakage gets in your eyes Flush yo...

Page 8: ... cone 2 Rubber coated handle 3 Depth adjustment collar 4 Locking collar 5 Gear selector 6 Forward reverse switch 7 Variable speed trigger switch 8 Battery pack 9 Battery pack release button 10 Charger 11 Bit holder 3 10 6 4 5 7 8 9 1 11 2 ...

Page 9: ... used batteries into a fire or water it could cause an explosion Please hand in non working or used batteries or tools with built in batteries to the environmentally safe disposal unit at a municipal waste disposal centre Before inserting into or removing the battery pack 8 from the charger 10 always ensure that the plug is not in the mains socket Slide the battery on to the charger with the rails...

Page 10: ...n CAUTION Never use the tool while charging is in progress To obtain the best life for the battery do not let the tool come to a complete standstill before recharging Do not conduct short charges Make sure that the battery is fully charged each time Switching on and off Attach the battery pack 8 To switch on squeeze the trigger switch 7 This trigger switch is an electronic variable speed control w...

Page 11: ...s running Variable speed The variable speed feature enables you to select the best speed for a particular application The farther you squeeze the trigger the faster the tool will operate Use lower speeds when starting the driving process or when removing screws or other fasteners as it delivers higher torque and helps overcome initial resistance Note Do not continuously operate the drill at differ...

Page 12: ...sembly WARNING Ensure that the tool is switched off and the battery is removed before changing accessories or carrying out other adjustment or maintenance procedures Turn the locking collar 4 clockwise viewed from the front until it reaches a stop Align the marker opening on the locking collar 4 with the marker line on the adjustment collar 3 Note The slots on the clutch must line up with the ribs...

Page 13: ...ew turn the adjustment collar 3 anti clockwise so that the end of the bit is closer to the end of the nose cone WARNING Do not over tighten the adjustment collar keep within the graduated markings on the nose cone as it can cause the nose cone to jam If the adjustment collar 3 is overtightened and jams pull on the nose cone 1 and turn the collar 3 to re engage the thread Operation Install the bit ...

Page 14: ...olutely necessary If there is no choice pre drill a pilot hole to the same diameter as that of the screw shank Maintenance WARNING Ensure that the tool is switched off and the battery is removed before changing accessories or carrying out other adjustment or maintenance procedures Keep the tool s air vents unclogged and clean at all times Regularly check to see if any dust or foreign matter has en...

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Page 16: ...ew Zealand 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair or replacement is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your service request Personal details First Last name address pick up address contact phone numbers email address Product details Product number date of purchase retailer bought from State postcode receipt n...

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