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18V Li-Ion
Drill/Driver
8. DRILLING METAL
Always wear appropriate safety equipment
for the task at hand. Always wear safety
goggles when drilling metallic materials.
1. For maximum performance, use High
Speed Steel (HSS) drill bits for metal or steel
drilling.
2. Use a centre punch to mark the hole
location on the workpiece.
3. Secure the workpiece in a vice or other
clamping device if practicable.
4. Select a suitable torque setting.
5. Begin drilling at a low speed to prevent
the drill slipping out of the centre punch
indentation.
6. Maintain a speed and pressure which
allows efficient cutting without overheating
the bit. Applying too much pressure could
overheat the drill bit, and lead to premature
wear of the machines bearings etc.
7. When drilling large holes in metal, it is
recommended that a small ‘pilot hole’ is
drilled first. This ‘pilot hole’ can then be
enlarged by successively drilling through
the hole until the required size is achieved.
Lubrication of the bit with an appropriate
cutting lubricant can improve drilling
performance and increase drill bit life.
9. DRILLING WOOD
Always wear appropriate safety equipment and
wear safety goggles when drilling wood.
1. For maximum performance, use High
Speed Steel (HSS) drill bits specially
designed for drilling wood.
2. Secure the workpiece with a suitable
clamping device if practicable.
3. Select a suitable torque setting.
4. Begin drilling at a low speed to prevent the
bit from slipping from the start point. Increase
the speed as the drill bites into the material.
5. When drilling ‘through’ holes, place a
block of wood behind the workpiece to
prevent ragged or splintered edges on the
exit side of the hole.
10. MAINTENANCE
Your Drill/Driver requires no additional
lubrication or maintenance. There are no user
serviceable parts in your power tool.
Keep the tool clean, but do not use chemical
cleaners which may damage the plastic
parts. Clean with a dry cloth. Ensure that the
motor ventilation slots are kept clean.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
