BM 2609140017 7/01
7/19/01
TRIGGER CONTROLLED VARIABLE SPEED
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
trigger switch. The tool speed can be
controlled from minimum to maximum
nameplate rated RPM by the pressure you
apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to
increase the speed and release pressure to
decrease speed (Fig. 1).
"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
Your tool is also equipped with a "Lock-ON"
button located on the left side of the trigger
handle that allows for operation at maximum
RPM without holding the trigger (Fig. 1).
TO LOCK TRIGGER "ON": squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger.
TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger
and release it without depressing the "Lock-
ON" button.
If the "Lock-ON" button is
WARNING
!
continuously being depressed,
the trigger can not be released.
INSERTING BIT
For small bits, open jaws enough to insert the
bit up to the flutes. For large bits, insert the bit
as far as it will go. Center the bit as you close
the jaws by hand. This positions the bit
properly, giving maximum contact between
the chuck jaws and the bit shank.
KEYED MODELS
To tighten chuck, insert key into each of the
three key holes in succession and tighten
firmly. The chuck can be released by using
one hole only (Fig. 2).
KEYLESS MODELS
To tighten, hold the chuck collar firmly with
one hand and securely tighten the chuck
sleeve with the other hand (Fig. 3).
To prevent friction burns, or
WARNING
!
possible hand injury, do not
loosen or tighten the chuck by using the
power of the drill.
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Operating Instructions
REVERSING SWITCH BUTTON
The reversing switch button is located above
the trigger switch and is used to reverse
rotation of the bit. For forward rotation, (with
the chuck pointed away from you) move
button to the far left. For reverse rotation move
the button to the far right.
CAUTION
!
to a complete stop. Shifting during rotation of
the chuck can cause damage to the tool.
Your tool is equipped with a hip clip that
allows you to conveniently attach your drill to
your belt, (Fig.1) This feature will allow you to
have both hands free when climbing a ladder
or positioning material to be fastened.
CHUCK KEY & STORAGE AREA
Keyed models are equipped with a chuck key
that is conveniently located on the cord
protector where it is always handy and unlikely
to get lost or misplaced.
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
CHUCK
SLEEVE
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Do not change direction of
rotation until the tool comes
HIP CLIP
CHUCK
COLLAR