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Cleaning
The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air .
The guard system, ventilation openings, and switch levers must be kept
clean and free of foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through
openings.
WARNING
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts . Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents
.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Tool will not start.
1. Battery pack is depleted.
1. Charge the battery.
2. Battery pack is not installed
properly.
2. Confirm that the battery is
locked and secured to the
tool.
3. Burned out switch.
3. Have the switch replaced
by an Authorized SKIL
Service Center or Service
Station.
Bit cannot be installed.
1. Chuck is not released.
1. Release the chuck.
2. Bit does not fit the chuck.
2. Use an appropriate bit or
use a suitable adaptor.
Motor overheating
Ventilation slots are obstructed. Clean and clear the
ventilation slots. Do not cover
the slots with hand during
operation.
WORKLIGHT flashes
rapidly.
The tool has stopped working to
protect internal electronics.
Release the trigger switch,
wait for the tool to cool down,
then and start the tool again.
WORKLIGHT flashes
slowly.
The battery charge is very low.
Charge the battery.