4
5
14
10
12
1. Bit holder collar
2. Clutch adjusting ring
3. Fuel Gauge
4. Control Switch
5. Trigger
6. LED
1
2
6
5
3
4
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the
charger specifi ed for the battery. For specifi c
charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
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.
Cat. No.
Volts
DC
No Load
RPM
Capacities
Drilling in
Wood
Driving
Screws
2401-20
12
0 - 500
1/2"
1/4"
OPERATION
WARNING
Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
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. This driver is
intended for use with drill and driver bits with a 1/4”
hex shank and ball detent recess.
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.
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions
per Minute (RPM)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
United States and Canada
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where the
fastener may contact hidden wiring.
Fasteners
contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
• Keep hands away from all cutting edges and
moving parts
.
• Maintain labels and nameplates.
These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a
MILWAUKEE
service facility for a free
replacement.
• WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and\
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your ex-
posure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially designed
to fi lter out microscopic particles.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another.
Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fi re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be eject-
ed from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, fl ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
This tool provides a quick, convenient means of drill-
ing small holes and installing and removing screws.
Because of the many screw sizes, types, thread en-
gagements and materials available, it is diffi cult to
limit the application of this tool by screw size. How-
ever, 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.
Driving Screws
Drill a pilot hole when driving screws into thick or
hard materials. Set the clutch adjusting ring to the
proper position and set the speed to low. Use the
proper style and size screwdriver bit for the type
of screw you are using.
With the screwdriver bit in the screw, place the tip
of the screw on the workpiece and apply fi rm pres-
sure before pressing the foward/reverse switch up.
Screws can be removed by pressing the foward/
reverse switch down.
Locking the Screwdriver Bit
When the tool is off, the screwdriver bit auto-
matically locks in place allowing you to use the
screwdriver manually. Do this to tighten screws
that require more torque than the driver is capable
of delivering, when confi rming the tightness of a
screw or when loosening an extremely tight screw.
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. Me-
dium screws in hardwood or large
screws in hardwood with pilot hole.
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.
Using the Adjustable Clutch
This tool has an adjustable
clutch for driving different types
of screws into different materi-
als. 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.
The torque specifications shown here are ap-
proximate values obtained with a fully charged
battery pack.
APPLICATIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, check work area for hidden pipes and
wires before drilling or driving screws.
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.
Fig. 2
Driving
Fig. 3
Drilling
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 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.
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.
