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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

8. LED Work Light

a. The LED work light (D), located above the trigger

switch (A), will illuminate when the trigger switch

is depressed. This provides additional light on the

surface of the workpiece for operation in lower-light

areas. The LED work light will turn off when the

trigger switch is released.

9. Installing the Belt Clip

a. Align the rib of the belt clip (J) with the hole on the

base of the drill.

b. Insert the screw (L) and tighten the screw securely

with a Phillips screwdriver (not included).

Removing the Belt Clip

c. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw (L) that

attaches the belt clip (J) to the drill.

d. Remove the screw and the belt clip.

Summary of Contents for KT300A

Page 1: ...LL DRIVER MODEL KT300A Français p 19 Español p 37 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number________________ Purchase Date________________ Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 800 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday AB1315 kobalttools com ...

Page 2: ...ntents 6 Operating Instructions 7 Care and Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting 17 Warranty 17 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Component Specifications Motor 20 Volt DC Switch VSR Variable Speed Reversible No load speed 0 450 0 1 650 RPM Clutch settings 23 1 Chuck capacity 1 2 in Maximum torque 485 in lbs ...

Page 3: ...d bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical Safety Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ran...

Page 4: ...e and Care Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the b...

Page 5: ...nd lead to loss of control over the power tool Before performing any kind of work on the machine e g maintenance tool change etc as well as when transporting and storing it always set the rotational direction switch to the center position Unintentional activation of the On Off switch may result in personal injury Do not open the battery There is risk of a short circuit Protect the battery from hea...

Page 6: ...d center lock reverse C Torque adjustment ring D LED work light E Handle F Gear selector G Battery pack H Battery release button I Keyless chuck J Belt clip 1 K Bit holder 1 L Screws 2 WARNING Do not allow familiarity with the drill driver to cause carelessness Remember that one careless moment is enough to cause severe injury Before attempting to use any tool be sure to become familiar with all o...

Page 7: ...ace properly Improper assembly of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components To Detach Battery Pack Fig 1 d Make sure that the trigger switch A is in the OFF position e Press the battery release button H to release the battery pack f Pull forward on the battery pack to remove it from the drill driver WARNING Battery tools are always in operating condition Therefore the direction of r...

Page 8: ...ue applications and 2 for fast drilling or driving applications e Use 1 for starting holes without a center punch drilling metals plastics or ceramics or in applications that require a higher torque f 2 is better for drilling wood and wood composites and for using abrasive and polishing accessories NOTICE Never change gears while the tool is running Failure to obey this caution could result in ser...

Page 9: ... right Electric Brake d To stop the drill driver release the trigger switch and allow the tool to come to a complete stop The electric brake quickly stops the rotation This feature engages automatically when you release the trigger switch NOTICE This drill driver is equipped with an electric brake When the brake is functioning properly sparks may be visible through the vent slots in the housing Th...

Page 10: ...ing C The proper setting depends on the job and the type of bit fastener and material you will be using In general use greater torque for larger screws If the torque is too high the screws may be damaged or broken For delicate operations such as removing a partially stripped screw use a low torque setting For operations such as driving into hardwood use a higher torque setting CAUTION Do not chang...

Page 11: ...wer light areas The LED work light will turn off when the trigger switch is released 9 Installing the Belt Clip a Align the rib of the belt clip J with the hole on the base of the drill b Insert the screw L and tighten the screw securely with a Phillips screwdriver not included Removing the Belt Clip c Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw L that attaches the belt clip J to the drill d Remove the ...

Page 12: ...tion selector B in the OFF center position b Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the shank of the bit you intend to use c Insert the bit d Tighten the chuck jaws securely on the bit NOTICE Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked GRIP to close the chuck jaws Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws WARNING Make sure to ...

Page 13: ...e material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates c Hold the drill driver firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled d Depress the trigger switch to start the drill driver e Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting Do not force the drill driver or apply side pressure to elongate a hole Let ...

Page 14: ...bit and increase the drilling action c Begin drilling at a very low speed to prevent the bit from slipping off the starting point d Maintain a speed and pressure which will allow cutting without overheating the bit Applying too much pressure will Overheat the drill driver Wear the bearings Bend or burn bits Produce off center or irregular shaped holes Masonry Drilling a For maximum performance use...

Page 15: ...ountersinking bit available separately to accommodate the screw head so that it does not protrude from the surface f If the screw becomes difficult to drive home remove the screw and try a slightly larger or longer pilot hole but remember that there must be enough remaining material for the screw to grip If restarting a screw in a hole make the first few turns by hand If the screw is still difficu...

Page 16: ... The chuck can be removed and replaced a Lock the trigger switch by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position b Open the chuck jaws c Use a screwdriver to remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction d Insert a 5 16 in or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill driver and securely tighten the chuck jaws around the hex key e Tap the hex key sharply with a...

Page 17: ...e drill driver is defective at any time during the specified warranty period simply return the drill driver along with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for a free replacement or refund or call 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 for warranty service This warranty is void if defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from repairs or alterations which have been made or attempted by oth...

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