4
Depth Adjustment
Start with about 1/16" clearance
1/16"
between the head of the screw
and nose. Every two clicks of the
depth adjusting collar equal 1/64"
in driving depth. Continue adjust
-
ing the depth locator to the de-
sired depth.
1. To
increase
the driving depth,
turn the depth adjusting collar
clockwise
.
2. To
decrease
the driving depth,
turn the depth adjusting collar
counterclockwise
.
APPLICATIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
check work area for hidden pipes
and wires before drilling or driving screws.
Driving Drywall Screws
Standard drywall screws are generally designed
for attaching drywall to wood studs and 26 through
20-gauge steel studs. The depth setting is very
important. Refer to the guide below for the correct
depth setting.
NOTE:
Practice driving screws into
Too deep.
Head of
screw punches hole
in drywall surface,
making finishing
difficult and allowing
moisture beneath
facing. Decrease
depth.
Too shallow.
Head
of screw extends
a b o v e d r y w a l l
face and can not
be finished off.
Increase depth.
Correct.
Head of
screw is below sur-
face, but does not
puncture facing.
pieces of scrap material to become
familiar with the tool before attempt-
ing to drive screws into the work-
piece.
1.
Select the proper drywall screw
for each job. Pilot holes are not
needed.
2. Turn on auto-start (if desired).
3. Move the control switch to forward.
4.
Pull the trigger and slide the
lock-on up (if desired). Release
the trigger.
5.
Place the screw onto the depth
locator, then align the screw
against the work surface, making
sure to hold the tool and screw
square to the work surface. If the
tool or screw are misaligned, the
screw will not drive into the work
surface or it will not drive straight.
6.
Push the tool forward with a
“punching” motion and maintain
pressure to drive the screw. The
tool will turn on, and the bit will
begin to spin. If pressure is not
maintained, the screw will not
properly seat.
7.
When the drive depth has been
reached, the tool will turn off and
the bit will stop spinning.
8.
To
remove
screws, remove the
nose cone and move the control
switch to reverse.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields.
Using the Control Switch
The control switch may be set to three positions:
forward, reverse and lock. Always allow the motor
to come to a complete stop before using the control
switch to avoid damage to the tool.
For
forward
(clockwise) rotation, push the control
switch from the right side of the tool. Check the
direction of rotation before use.
For
reverse
(counterclockwise) rotation, push 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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, keep
hands away from the bit and all
moving parts.
Auto-Start Mode
In Auto-Start mode, the motor will not start until pres-
sure is placed on the bit. Press the auto-start button
to turn auto-start on and off. The auto-start indicator
will light. Auto-start will remain on for 2 hours after
last use unless turned off.
Auto-Start
ON:
When the trigger is pulled, the motor
remains off until pressure is applied
to the bit. With pressure, the motor
turns on and the bit spins.
Auto-Start
OFF:
When the trigger is pulled, the motor
runs but the bit does not spin until
pressure is applied.
Trigger Lock-On
1.
To lock the trigger
ON
for continuous use, pull the
trigger and slide the lock up. The LED will remain
on while the trigger is locked on.
2.
To turn
OFF
the tool, pull and release the trigger.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
1.
To
start
the tool, grasp the handles firmly and
pull the trigger.
NOTE:
An LED is turned on and remains on when
the trigger is pulled or locked on in both auto-start
ON and OFF modes. LED will go off about 9 sec
-
onds after trigger is released.
2.
Apply
pressure
to the bit to begin driving.
3.
To
vary
the speed, increase or decrease the pres-
sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed.
4.
To
stop
the tool, release the trigger. Make sure
the tool comes to a complete stop before laying
the tool down.
