PXDDS-180
4. DRILLING
FWD
REV
5. HELPFUL TIPS
OPERATION
Before starting to drill, perform a few simple checks.
3 Secure the material to be drilled in a vice or clamp to stop it turning whilst
drilling.
1 Depress and release the variable
speed trigger to ensure it is not
locked on.
4 Hold the drill firmly and place the
bit at the point to be drilled.
2 Check the forward/reverse lever
is on desired setting.
5 Depress the variable speed
trigger to start the drill.
6 Move the drill bit into the workpiece.
Note:
Do not force the drill or apply side pressure to elongate the hole. Let
the drill do all the work.
3 Drill into the material until the surface reaches the start of the tape..
1 Measure along the drill bit to indicate
the desired depth
2 Wrap a small piece of masking tape
tightly around the drill bit.
Torque Settings
Drilling to a Preset Depth
Torque settings can alter the depth to which you can drill or drive into a surface. To
determine the torque setting required to drive a screw perfectly flush to the work
surface, follow the below steps.
A simple way of achieving a hole at a desired depth is to use masking tape.
Note:
When drilling hard, smooth surfaces, use a centre punch to mark the desired
hole location. This measure will prevent the drill bit from slipping off centre
as you start the hole.
Note:
When drilling metals, use light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating.
The oil will prolong the life of the bit and increase drilling action.
2 If the clutch ratchets and makes
a clicking sound before screw is
flush, increase the collar setting and
continue tightening.
1 Set the torque collar
to lowest setting and
tighten the first screw.
3 Repeat until you reach
the correct setting/
screw depth. Use
this setting for the
remaining screws.
