8548588
1/2 in. Spade Handle Electric Drill
V4.1
12
For technical questions call 1-800-665-8685
REVERSING SWITCH
Change the drill’s rotational direction with the reversing switch located above
the trigger. Flip the switch to the left for normal (clockwise) operation. Flip the
switch to the right for reverse (counterclockwise).
Wait for the drill to stop before attempting to switch directions, as it can
damage the tool.
DRILLING
1. Install a bit into the chuck and tighten it with the chuck key.
a. Insert the chuck key in all three of the chuck’s holes and tighten to
secure large paddle bits, forstner bits or paint and joint compound
paddles and mixers.
2. Ensure the reversing switch is on the left for normal drilling. Flip to the
right for reverse drilling.
3. Create an indent in the workpiece with a center punch.
4. Place the drill tip in the indentation. Hold the drill square with the workpiece
and squeeze the trigger to start the drill. Apply steady, downward pressure to
the drill. Inadequate pressure will prevent the drill bit from cutting into the
material. It may skitter on the workpiece and the excessive friction may dull the
drill’s cutting edge.
5. Reduce speed and pressure on the drill just before the bit penetrates the back
side of the workpiece to mitigate splintering in wood and jamming in metal.
6. When the bit completely penetrates the work and is spinning freely,
withdraw it from the workpiece with the drill motor still running and then
turn off the drill.
FREEING A JAMMED DRILL BIT
Release the trigger immediately if the drill stalls or becomes jammed in the
hole. Do not attempt to free a stalled or jammed bit by squeezing the trigger on
and off to jog the bit loose, this will damage the motor. Use the reversing switch
to change rotation to counterclockwise and attempt to back out the jammed bit.
Be sure to reset the direction of rotation before attempting to continue drilling.