Skil 156346, Original Instructions Manual

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• Battery protection
Switches off the tool automatically
when
the battery temperature gets too high
(> +65°C)
the lithium-ion battery is nearly empty
(to protect against deep discharge)
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Use the appropriate bits
y
! do not use damaged bits
! only use bits with hexagon shaft
• When turning in a screw at/near the
cross cut end or an edge of wood, pre-
drill a hole in order to avoid cracking
of the wood
• For an optimal use of the tool a steady
pressure on the screw is required,
especially while removing
• When screwdriving in hard wood one
should pre-drill a hole
• For more information see
www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for
professional use
• Keep tool and charger clean
! unplug charger from power
source before cleaning
• If the tool/charger should fail despite
the care taken in manufacturing and
testing procedures, please send the
tool or charger undismantled together
with proof of purchase to your dealer.
- in case of a defective charger send
both charger and battery to your
dealer.
• Be aware that damage due to overload
or improper handling of the product
will be excluded from the warranty (for
the warranty conditions please ask
your dealer).
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools,
accessories and packaging
together with household waste
material (only for EU countries)
-
in observance of European Directive
2012/19/EC on waste of electric
and electronic equipment and its
-
indicator C lights up GREEN
indicating that the battery is being
charged
- when the battery is fully charged,
indicator C turns off (after
approximately 3 hours)
-
the lithium-ion battery can be
charged at any time (interrupting
the charging procedure does not
damage the battery)
-
the lithium-ion battery does not
have to be empty before charging
(no “memory-effect" as with nickel-
cadmium batteries)
-
the tool cannot be used during
the charging procedure; it is not
defective when inoperative during
the charging procedure
-
if you anticipate long periods of non-
use for the tool, it is best to unplug
the charger from its power source
• On/off
9
• Changing direction of rotation
q
- when not properly set in left/right
position, switch D
2
cannot be
activated
! change direction of rotation
only when tool is at a complete
standstill
• Changing bits
w
-
push bit to end position in bitholder
G
! do not use bits with a damaged
shank
• Automatic spindle-lock
Allows you to manually tighten or
loosen screws, when necessary
e
• LED-light
r
LED-light H automatically lights on
when activating switch D, even when
switch E is in the middle (locking)
position
• Bit storage J
2
Offers storage for 2 bits at the front
• Battery level indicator
When indicator C
2
lights up RED
while switch D
2
is depressed half
way, then the battery has less than
30% of its capacity and should be
charged
• Two handle positions
t