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Disconnect battery pack
from tool before making
WARNING
any assembly, adjustments or changing
accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
INSERTING BITS
Move reverse switch lever to the center "OFF"
position. Remove battery pack and rotate the
clutch
ring
to
"
". Rotate the chuck sleeve counter-
clockwise viewing from chuck end, and open
chuck to approximate drill bit diameter. Insert
a clean bit up to the drill bit flutes for small bits,
or as far as it will go for large bits. Close chuck
by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise and
securely tighten by hand (Fig. 2).
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or
"OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger.
The speed can be adjusted from the minimum
to maximum nameplate RPM by the pressure
you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure
to increase the speed and release pressure to
decrease speed (Fig. 1).
FORWARD/REVERSING
LEVER & TRIGGER LOCK
After tool use, lock trigger in
"OFF" position to help prevent
WARNING
accidental starts and accidental discharge.
Assembly
the
drill
bit
symbol
Operating Instructions
FIG. 3
Do not use the power of
the drill while grasping
WARNING
chuck to loosen or tighten bit. Friction burn
or hand injury is possible if attempting to grasp
the spinning chuck.
FIG. 2
CHUCK SLEEVE
DRILL BIT
Your tool is equipped with a forward/
reversing lever and trigger lock located above
the trigger (Fig. 3). This lever was designed
for changing rotation of the bit, and for locking
the trigger in an "OFF" position.
For forward rotation, (with chuck pointed away
from you) move the lever to the far left (Fig. 3).
For reverse rotation move the lever to the far
right (Fig. 4). To activate trigger lock move
lever to the center off position.
Do not change direction of
rotation until the tool
CAUTION
comes to a complete stop. Shifting during
rotation of the chuck can cause damage to
the tool.
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BIT HOLDER
SCREWDRIVER BIT
FIG. 4