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7.1.3 Removing the insert tool
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CAUTION
Wear protective gloves when changing insert tools as
the insert tool will get hot during use.
1. Set the forward / reverse switch to the middle
position or remove the battery from the power
tool.
2. Open the chuck by pulling back the chuck release
sleeve.
3. Pull the insert tool out of the chuck.
7.1.4 Removing the chuck
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CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle and
the insert tool from the chuck in order to avoid injury.
NOTE
Set the selector switch to the “Chiseling” position
before removing the chuck.
1. Set the forward / reverse switch to the middle
position or remove the battery from the power
tool.
2. Pull the chuck sleeve forward and hold it securely.
3. Remove the chuck by pulling it away from the
power tool.
7.1.5 Fitting the chuck
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CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle and
the insert tool from the chuck in order to avoid injury.
NOTE
Set the selector switch to the “Chiseling” position
before removing the chuck.
1. Set the forward / reverse switch to the middle
position or remove the battery from the power
tool.
2. Grip the chuck sleeve, pull it forward and hold it
securely in this position.
3. Slide the chuck onto the guide tube from the front
and then release the sleeve.
4. Rotate the chuck until it is heard to engage.
7.2 Operation
CAUTION
Working on the material may cause it to splinter.
Wear eye protection and protective gloves. Wear
breathing protection if no dust removal system is
used.
Splintering material presents a risk of injury to
the eyes and body.
CAUTION
The work generates noise.
Wear ear protectors.
Excessive noise may damage the hearing.
7.2.1 Working at low temperatures
NOTE
The hammering mechanism works only when the
power tool has reached a minimum operating tem-
perature.
Bring the drill bit into contact with the base material
and allow the power tool to run under no load until
the minimum operating temperature is reached. If
necessary, repeat this procedure until the hammering
mechanism begins to operate.
7.2.2 Drilling without hammering
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1. Turn the function selector switch until it engages
in the “Drilling without hammering” position. Do
not operate the function selector switch while the
motor is running.
2. Bring the side handle into the desired position
and check that it is fitted correctly and secured.
3. Fit the battery.
4. Position the power tool and drill bit at the point
where the hole is to be drilled.
5. Press the control switch slowly (drill at a low
speed until the drill bit centers itself in the hole).
6. Press the control switch fully to continue drilling
with full power.
7. Adjust the pressure applied to the power tool
according to the material you are working on. This
will ensure the optimum rate of drilling progress.
7.2.3 Hammer drilling
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1. Turn the function selector switch until it engages
in the “Hammer drilling” position. Do not operate
the function selector switch while the motor is
running.
2. Bring the side handle into the desired position
and check that it is fitted correctly and secured.
3. Fit the battery.
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