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20V max* LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER - 054-3118-6
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OPERA
TING INSTR
UCTIONS
General drilling
(fig 12)
WARNING!
Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields during power
tool operation or when blowing dust.
If the operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
1. Check the direction-of-rotation selector for the correct setting (forward or reverse).
2. Use a vise or clamps to secure the material to be drilled to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.
3. Hold the cordless drill/driver firmly, and place the bit at the point to be drilled.
4. Depress the trigger switch to start the cordless drill/driver.
5. Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting.
6. Do not force the cordless drill/driver or apply sideways pressure to elongate a hole. Allow the tool to do
the work.
7. When drilling hard, smooth surfaces, use a centre punch to mark the desired location of the hole. This will
prevent the drill bit from slipping off-centre when the hole is started.
8. When drilling metal, use light oil on the drill bit to prevent it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life
of the bit and will increase the drilling efficiency.
9. If the bit jams in the workpiece or if the drill/driver stalls, stop the tool immediately. Reverse the direction
of rotation and gently squeeze the trigger to remove the bit from the workpiece. Investigate and correct
the cause of jamming before resuming work.
WARNING!
Be prepared for binding when the bit breaks through the workpiece, because the drill/driver
has a tendency to grab and kick opposite to the direction of rotation, which could cause a loss
of control. If the operator is not prepared, this loss of control could result in serious injury.
fig 12