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DESCRIPTION

kNOW YOUR DRILL

 (Fig.1)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Motor

18 Volt DC

Switch

VSR (Variable Speed Reversible)

No Load Speed

0-400/0-1400 RPM

Clutch

23+1

Torque

300 in.lbs

Charging time  with battery supplied 75 min
Drill Weight (Without battery)

2.4 lbs

Battery Voltage

18 Volt DC

Charger Input

120-Volts, 60 Hz AC only

Optimum Charging Temperature

41°F (5°C) -104°F (40°C)

Chuck

1/2 in.

Fig. 1

Torque adjustment ring

Variable-speed 

trigger switch

LED Worklight

Battery Release 

Button

Direction of Rotation 

Selector (Forward/Center 

Lock/ Reverse)

Vents 

Bit Storage

Battery Pack

Two-speed gear box switch

Summary of Contents for 241-0900

Page 1: ...s require the operator s full understand ing The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger nor are they a substitute for proper accident prevention measures This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution warning or danger Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to the operator or to others To reduce the risk of injury fire or electric shock always follow the safet...

Page 2: ... 14 Maintenance page 22 Troubleshooting page 24 Warranty page 24 INTRODUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This cordless Drill has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...d will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury NOTE WithoutSafetyAlertSymbol Indicatesasituation that may result in property damage WARNING To ensure safety and reliability all repa...

Page 4: ...ns Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious pe...

Page 5: ...let Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con...

Page 6: ...se clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure that these are connected and properly used Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards 4 Power tool use and care Do not force the power tool Use the c...

Page 7: ...small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire Under abusive conditions liquid may be ejected from the battery avoid contact If contact accidentally occurs flush with water If liquid contacts eyes additionally seek medical help Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns 6 Service Have ...

Page 8: ...ater or other liquid Do not place or store the product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink Do not permit children to use the Drill it is not a toy The Drill workllight lens may produce sufficient heat to melt some fabrics To avoid serious personal injury keep the Drill worklight free from contact with other items Use protective gloves when removing the bit from the tool or first allo...

Page 9: ...carry the charger Do not pull the charger cord to disconnect the plug from receptacle Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric shock hazard Replace damaged cords immediately Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or stress This will reduce the risk of...

Page 10: ...Center when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the...

Page 11: ...ttery supplied 75 min Drill Weight Without battery 2 4 lbs Battery Voltage 18 Volt DC Charger Input 120 Volts 60 Hz AC only Optimum Charging Temperature 41 F 5 C 104 F 40 C Chuck 1 2 in Fig 1 Torque adjustment ring Variable speed trigger switch LED Worklight Battery Release Button Direction of Rotation Selector Forward Center Lock Reverse Vents Bit Storage Battery Pack Two speed gear box switch ...

Page 12: ... appropriate speed VARIABLE SPEED The variable speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure KEYLESS CHUCK The keyless chuck allows you to hand tighten or release the drill bit in the chuck jaws FORWARD CENTER LOCK REVERSE The direction of rotation selector located above the trigger switch changes the direction of bit rotation Se...

Page 13: ...serious injury WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury always remove the battery pack from the Drill when assembling parts UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage ...

Page 14: ...BATTERY PACK NOTE This battery pack is shipped partially charged Before using it the first time fully charge the battery pack A fully discharged battery pack will charge in about 75min for included battery pack 252 0900 1 Charge the battery pack with the correct charger 2 Insert the charger connector into the charging hole and connect the charger to a power supply 3 Align the raised ribs of the ba...

Page 15: ... BATTERY PACK If the battery pack is below the normal temperature range the red LED will illuminate and the green LED will be off When the battery warms to a temperature of more than 41 F 5 C the charger will automatically begin charging DEFECTIVE BATTERY If the charger detects a problem the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off 1 If registering as defective remove and reinsert...

Page 16: ... of the battery pack to release the battery pack 3 Pull forward on the battery pack to remove from the tool WARNING Battery tools are always in operating condition Therefore the direction of rotation selector should always be locked when not in use or carry ing at your side CAUTION When placing battery pack on the tool be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove on the d...

Page 17: ...of rotation selector is engaged fully to either the left or right ELECTRIC BRAKE To stop the Drill release the trigger switch and allow the tool to come to a complete stop The electric brake quickly stops the rotation This feature engages automatically when you release the trigger switch KEYLESS CHUCK Fig 6 The drill has a keyless chuck to tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws The arrows...

Page 18: ...rews may be damaged or broken For delicate operations such as removing a partially stripped screw use a low torque setting For operations such as drilling into hardwood use a higher torque setting CAUTION Do not change the torque setting when the tool is run ning DRILL MODE Fig 8 Select drill mode for drilling and other heavy duty applications To select drill mode rotate the torque adjustment ring...

Page 19: ...er at LO speed for extended periods of time Running at LO speed under constant use may cause the drill driver to become overheated If this occurs cool the drill driver by running it without a load at HI speed LED WORKLIGHT Fig 10 The LED worklight located on the base of the Drill will illuminate when the trigger switch is depressed This provides additional light on the surface of the workpiece for...

Page 20: ...wn in figure 12 This could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the drill resulting in possible serious personal injury or damage to the chuck DRILLING Fig 13 1 Check the direction of rotation selector for the correct setting forward or reverse 2 Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates 3 Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at...

Page 21: ...maximum performance use high speed steel bits for metal or steel drilling 2 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 the drilling action 3 Begin drilling at a very low speed to prevent the bit from slipping off the starting point 4 Maintain a speed and pressure which allows cutting without overheating the ...

Page 22: ...oths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage To ensure safety and reliability all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician at Authorized Service Center BATTERIES The battery pack is equipped with Ni Cad rechargeable batteries The duration of use from each c...

Page 23: ...of properly Also never touch both termin als with metal objects and or body parts as short circuit may result Keep away from children Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and or serious injury CHUCK REMOVAL Fig 14 The chuck can be removed and replaced with a new one Lock the trigger switch by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position Open the chuck jaws Us...

Page 24: ...ars from the date of original purchase simply bring this tool and its sales receipt back to your nearest Menards retail store for a free equivalent replacement within those two years The warranty 1 excludes expendable parts including but not limited to blades bits light bulbs and or batteries 2 shall be void if this tool is used for commercial or and rental purposes and 3 does not cover any losses...

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