OPERATION
TORQUE SETTINGS
NOTE:
The control ring adjusts the level of torque
• For light duty work, use lower settings. •
For heavy duty work, use higher settings.
Proper Setting For Driving Screws:
1. Set the ring on the lowest setting to begin.
2.
Try tightening the first screw. If the drill drives
smoothly, proceed with the next screw.
3. If the Drill's clutch slips, increase the
torque setting and try again until the Drill
drives the screw without incident.
SCREWDRIVING
• Always start slowly and gradually increase
the speed of the Drill.
• Release the trigger when you feel the
clutch slip.
• Always keep the driver bit straight to
prevent damage to the screw.
• Hold the Drill with both hands to ensure
control if the bit should stick or slip.
•
To prevent wood from splitting, drill pilot holes
into the wood before driving in the screws.
DRILLING METAL
• Apply a lubricant, such as cutting oil, to the
tip of the bit.
• Start with a small hole then enlarge to
the required size. Make sure the bit is
actually cutting and not spinning in the
hole as this will dull the edges of the bit.
• Keep enough pressure on the bit to keep it
drilling through the material.
DRILLING MASONRY
•
Masonry can be brittle so be careful not to apply
too much pressure and crack the material.
• Apply enough pressure to keep the bit
cutting and not spinning in the hole as this
will dull the edges of the bit.
•
Bricks and similar soft materials will require less
pressure, concrete will require much more.
DRILLING WOOD
Use twist bits to drill holes in wood. Make
sure the bits are sharp. Pull the bits out of
the hole frequently to clear chips from the
flutes as an overburdened bit may overheat.
TIPS FOR OPTIMAL USE
• Keep the right amount of pressure in a
straight line with the drill bit. Too little and
the bit will spin without cutting, too much
and the motor may stall.
• Just before the drill tip breaks though the
other side of the work piece drill more
slowly and decrease pressure on the
tool. This will prevent stalling and leave a
cleaner hole.
• Use a block of wood to back up work
pieces that may splinter.
• Use spade bits when drilling large
diameter holes in wood.
• Use HSS drill bits when drilling in metal.
•
Use masonry bits when drilling in soft masonry.
•
Use a lubricant when drilling metals other
than cast iron, aluminum, copper, and brass.
• When drilling, start the hole slowly,
allowing the bit to drill deep enough to
prevent slipping at higher speeds.
• Never try to start a stalled Drill by clicking
the trigger switch "ON" and "OFF". This
may damage your tool.
• To reduce jamming, always keep the Drill
running when pulling the bit out of a
finished hole.
ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Acces-
sories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another
tool.
Always attach grounded (3-prong) extension cords to grounded (3-hole) outlets. If you
must use an extension cord, be sure that the gauge is large enough to carry the amount
of current necessary for your power tool. If not, your tool may experience a loss of power,
excessive voltage drop or overheating. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the
cord (see table below).
