7 — English
OPERATION
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 3, page 9.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
To turn the tool
ON
, depress the switch trigger. To turn it
OFF
, release the switch trigger and allow the chuck to come
to a complete stop.
NOTE:
A whistling or ringing noise coming from the switch
during use is a normal part of the switch function.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
See Figure 3, page 9.
Set the direction of rotation selector in the
OFF
(center lock)
position to lock the switch trigger and help prevent accidental
starting when not in use.
Position the direction of rotation selector to the left of the
switch trigger for forward operation. Position the selector to
the right of the switch trigger to reverse the direction.
NOTE:
The tool will not run unless the direction of rotation
selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
NOTICE:
To prevent gear damage, always allow coupler to come to
a complete stop before changing the direction of rotation.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
See Figures 3 - 4, page 9.
The tool has a built-in coupler that is designed to accept
1/4 in. hex bits.
To install bits:
Lock the switch trigger and remove the battery pack.
Slide the coupler forward and hold in position.
Insert bit straight into coupler.
Slide the coupler back slowly and release.
Reinstall the battery pack.
WARNING:
Make sure the bit is secured in the coupler before using
the impact driver. Failure to do so could cause serious
personal injury.
To remove bits:
Lock the switch trigger and remove the battery pack.
Slide the coupler forward and pull the bit straight out of
the coupler.
When not in use, bits can be placed in the storage area,
located on the base of the tool.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at-
tachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
Driving long deck screws while building a deck
Driving carriage bolts into deck posts
Driving Tapcon
®
screws into block walls and concrete
Driving screws into metal studs
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in
use or carrying at your side.
TO INSTALL / REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 9.
To install the battery pack:
Place the direction of rotation selector in the center
position.
Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
To remove the battery pack:
Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
Remove the battery pack from the tool.
