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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PROPER HAND POSITION
Proper hand position requires one hand
on the main handle
C
as shown.
WARNING
: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, Always use proper hand
position as shown.
WARNING
: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, always hold securely in
anticipation of a sudden reaction.
VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch
A
.
To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch.
Your tool is equipped with a brake. The tool will
stop when the trigger switch is fully released. The
variable speed switch enables you to select the best
speed for a particular application. The more you
squeeze the trigger, the faster the tool will operate.
For maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting holes or fasteners.
NOTE
:
Continuous use in variable speed range is not recommended. It may damage
the switch and should be avoided.
FORWARD/REVERSE BUTTON
A forward/reverse control button
B
determines the direction of the tool and also
serves as a lock-off button:
• To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and depress the forward/
reverse control button on the right side of the tool.
• To select reverse, release the trigger switch and depress the forward/reverse control
button on the left side of the tool.
• The center position of the control button locks the tool in the off position. When
changing the position of the control button, be sure the trigger is released.
NOTE
:
The first time the tool is run after changing the direction of rotation, you may
hear a click on start up. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
A
B
C
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