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KNOW YOUR SCREWDRIVER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules
.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
Your screwdriver has a direction of rotation (forward/
reverse/center lock) selector located above the switch trigger
for changing the direction of bit rotation. Setting the switch
trigger in the
OFF
(center lock) position helps reduce the
possibility of accidental starting when not in use.
LED WORKLIGHT
The screwdriver has a built-in LED worklight that illumi-
nates when the switch trigger is depressed. This feature is
convenient when working in close or tight areas where
additional light is needed.
TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING
Your screwdriver has a 12-position clutch. The torque adjust-
ment ring can be turned to select the right amount of torque
for the application.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Screwdriver
Bit Set
Case
Charger
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
product when assembling parts.
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