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Tips!
• After having worked the drill hard, let the motor run for a few minutes without any
load, to cool it down.
• Use the side handle to help maintain full control when drilling.
• Only use sharp tools.
• Use Titanium coated drill bits for hard metals and Tungsten carbide tipped drill bits
for concrete/tiles. If in doubt read the packet.
• Fasten the workpiece down securely. Use clamps or vices when you can, this will leave
you with both hands free to manoeuvre the machine with, which increases precision.
• If you are drilling into thin materials it is important that you place a small piece of
waste material behind the hole to be drilled, otherwise there is a risk of burring on
the back.
• Line the drill up at right angles to the workpiece before starting to drill (look from
several angles). Make sure that you keep the drill straight, do not force the drill out
of line when drilling.
• Do not press too hard (so that the machine loses speed) let the tool do the job!
Reduce pressure before the drill breaks through the material.
• Let the drill bit continue to spin after drilling through the material and withdraw
the drill to allow the machine to cool down and the drill bit to be freed of dust and
wood chips.
Things to consider when drilling into wood and plastic
• For wood and other soft materials there are several types of accessories such as
hole saws, flat wood bits, etc. Select the most suitable tool for the job. Test the drill
on a piece of waste material first.
• The tool can overheat if you don’t pull it up often to free it of sawdust.
• Place a small piece of waste material behind the hole to be drilled before starting to
drill otherwise there is a risk of burring around the edges of the hole on the back.
Things to consider when drilling into metal
• Mark the hole using a centre punch.
• The tool can overheat if you use the wrong speed. Use cooling liquid suitable for
your material e.g. methylated spirit for aluminium (cast iron and brass are cut dry).
• Use a low gear and low speed for big holes.
• Be extra careful with the clamping of thin or sharp metal objects so that they do
not come loose and cause damage or injury, use a vice if possible.
Things to consider when drilling into concrete, tile or brick
• Use Tungsten carbide tipped drill bits.
• Use the hammer drill mode and work carefully, applying constant pressure.
• The material residue comes out of the drilled hole as powder or dust, wear a dust mask.
• Use the hammer drill mode when working on concrete or brick and work carefully,
applying constant pressure. DO NOT use the hammer drill for tile.
