Performax 241-0905 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Operator’s Manual
18 V Drill/Driver with Lithium-Ion 

Battery

241-0908

IMPORTANT:

 

WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.

 

Safety symbols in this manual are used to call attention to possible dangers. 

The safety symbols and their explanations 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 safety pre-
cautions. 

CHARGE BATTERY

BEFORE FIRST USE

Summary of Contents for 241-0905

Page 1: ...explanations 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 Aler...

Page 2: ...page 14 Maintenance page 23 Troubleshooting page 25 Warranty page 25 INTRODUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Drill has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance...

Page 3: ...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 situa...

Page 4: ...s 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 sid...

Page 5: ...et 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 eart...

Page 6: ...e 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 extr...

Page 7: ...mall 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 bat...

Page 8: ...o 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 allow the clamp to c...

Page 9: ...l falls which could cause injury and damage to the cord which could then result in electric shock Keep the cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to the housing or internal parts Do not allow ga...

Page 10: ...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 o...

Page 11: ...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 Fig 1 Torque ad...

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...

Page 13: ...erious 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 shippe...

Page 14: ...eir usable life and must be replaced COLD WEATHER OPERATION When the battery pack is very cold it may pulse for the first minute of use to warm itself Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool i...

Page 15: ...charging is complete the green LED on the charger will be on 7 The battery pack will fully charge but will not overcharge if left on the Charger NOTE A flickering red light indicates a defective batt...

Page 16: ...try charging a different battery pack 2 If a different battery pack charges normally dispose of the defective battery pack see Maintenance section 3 If a different battery pack also indicates defecti...

Page 17: ...d lower speed with decreased trigger pressure DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR FORWARD CENTER LOCK REVERSE Fig 5b The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located abov...

Page 18: ...y ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH Fig 7 The torque clutch can be adjusted to 23 1 different settings The higher the torque setting the more force the drill produces to turn an object When using the drill for...

Page 19: ...rill driver will have less power and torque Use LO speed for high power and torque applications and HI speed for fast drilling or driving applications Use LO speed for starting holes without a center...

Page 20: ...a drill bit NOTE Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked GRIP to close the chuck jaws Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws 4 Tighten the chuck jaws securely on th...

Page 21: ...o elongate a hole Let the tool do the work 6 When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark the desired location of the hole This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as...

Page 22: ...mance use carbide tipped masonry bits when drilling holes in brick tile concrete etc 2 Maintain a speed and pressure which allows cutting without overheating the bit or drill driver Applying too much...

Page 23: ...each charge will depend on the type of work performed The batteries have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life Like all batteries they will eventually wear out WARNING Do not disassemble...

Page 24: ...sult 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 Op...

Page 25: ...rs 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 exc...

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