4
5
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
WARNING
Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
Cat. No.
Volts
DC
No Load
RPM
Capacities
Drilling in
Wood
Driving
Screws
2401-20
12
0 - 500
1/2”
1/4”
Specifi cations
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the char-
ger specifi ed for the battery. For specifi c charg-
ing instructions, read the operator’s manual
supplied with your charger and battery.
Symbology
Direct Current
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
United States and Canada
No Load Revolutions per
Minute (RPM)
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To
remove
the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
To
insert
the battery, slide the pack into the body of
the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
Fuel Gauge
To determine the amount of charge left in the bat-
tery, pull the trigger. The Fuel Gauge will light up
for 2-3 seconds.
To signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel gauge
will fl ash for 2-3 seconds.
Installing Bits
Always remove the battery before inserting or
removing bits. Select the proper style and size bit
for the type of screw you are using.
1. To
install
the bit, press the bit into the socket
until the collar snaps back and the bit is locked
into place.
2. To
remove
the bit, pull out the collar, then pull
out the bit.
Fig. 1
Release buttons
NOTE:
It is
not
necessary to hold the collar out
when installing and removing bits. The fi rst time
the tool is used, it may be necessary to pull out
the collar.
The torque specifications shown here are ap-
proximate values obtained with a fully charged
battery pack.
NOTE:
Because the settings shown in the table are
only a guide, use a piece of scrap material to test
the different clutch settings before driving screws
into the workpiece.
Using the Adjustable Clutch
This tool has an adjustable clutch for driving differ-
ent types of screws into different materials. When
properly adjusted, the clutch will slip at a preset
torque to prevent driving the screw too deep and
to prevent damage to the screw or tool.
To adjust the clutch, turn the clutch adjusting ring
so that the desired setting (1-15) lines up with the
arrow on the motor housing, as shown.
APPLICATIONS
This tool provides a quick, convenient means of
drilling small holes and installing and removing
screws. Because of the many screw sizes, types,
thread engagements and materials available, it is
diffi cult to limit the application of this tool by screw
size. However, for applications in wood, a #6 wood
screw with a full pilot hole is recommended as a
practical limit.
Drilling in Wood, Composition Materials and
Plastic
Always use sharp bits. When using twist drill bits,
pull the bit out of the hole frequently to clear chips
from the bit fl utes. To reduce the chance of splinter-
ing, back work with a piece of scrap wood. Select
low speeds for plastics with a low melting point.
Using Control Switch
The control switch may be set to three positions:
forward, reverse and lock. Due to a lockout mecha-
nism, the control switch can only be adjusted when
the ON/OFF switch is not pressed. Always allow
the motor to come to a complete stop before using
the control switch.
Forward -
Push from RIGHT
Lock -
Push to CENTER
Reverse -
Push from LEFT
Fig. 4
Clutch
Setting
in.
lbs.
Applications
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Drill
4
7
10
13
16
19
41
120
Small screws in softwood.
Medium screws in softwood or
small screws in hardwood.
Large screws in softwoods.
Medium screws in hardwood or
large screws in hardwood with
pilot hole.
For
forward
(clockwise) rotation, push in the control
switch from the right side of the tool.
Check the
direction of rotation before use.
For
reverse
(counterclockwise) rotation, push in the
control switch from the left side of the tool.
Check
direction of rotation before use.
To
lock
the trigger,
push the control switch to the
center position. The trigger will not work while
the control switch is in the center locked position.
Always lock the trigger or remove the battery
pack before performing maintenance, changing
accessories, storing the tool and any time the tool
is not in use.
Battery Pack Protection
To protect the battery from damage and extend
its life, the tool’s intelligent circuit monitors current
draw, temperature, and voltage drops.
In extremely high torque, binding, stalling, and short
circuit situations that cause high current draw, the
tool will vibrate for about 5 seconds, the fuel gauge
will fl ash, and then the tool will turn OFF. To reset,
release the trigger.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal tem-
perature of the battery could become too high.
If this happens, the fuel gauge will fl ash and the
battery pack will shut off. Let the battery pack cool
and then continue work.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock, check work area for hidden pipes
and wires before drilling or driving screws.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Driving
Drilling
