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WARNING:
Carefully read through this entire operator's manual
before using your new screwdriver. Pay close attention
to the Safety Rules, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
your screwdriver properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
KNOW YOUR DRYWALL SCREWDRIVER
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to operate your screwdriver, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety
requirements.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate your
screwdriver until the missing parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
SWITCH
To turn your screwdriver
ON
, depress the switch trigger.
Release switch trigger to turn your screwdriver
OFF
.
FORWARD/REVERSE LEVER
Your screwdriver has a forward/reverse lever located
above switch trigger for changing direction of bit rotation.
FEATURES
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LOCK-ON
BUTTON
Fig. 1
VARIABLE SPEED
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is con-
trolled by the amount of switch trigger depression.
BELT CLIP
A convenient feature provided on your screwdriver is a
belt clip. It is molded on top of the motor housing of
your screwdriver.
MAGNETIC BIT HOLDER
Your screwdriver has a magnetic bit holder. The magnet
holds screwdriver bit and screws until ready to drive into
drywall.
ADJUSTABLE NOSEPIECE
Your screwdriver has an adjustable nosepiece for vary-
ing screw depth. It can also be removed for easy bit
changes.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your screwdriver has a precision built electric motor. It
should be connected to a
power supply that is 120
volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).
Do
not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial
voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will
overheat. If your screwdriver does not operate when
plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.
BELT CLIP
ADJUSTING SLEEVE
FORWARD / REVERSE
LEVER
MAGNETIC
BIT HOLDER
1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
SCREWDRIVER
BIT
ADJUSTABLE
NOSEPIECE