Switching On And Off - Stanley STEL506 Instruction Manual

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f Impairment of hearing.
f Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
when using your tool (example: working with
wood, especially oak, beech and MDF.)
FEATURES (Fig. A)
1. Variable speed switch
2. Lock-on button
3. Forward/reverse switch
4. Drilling mode selector
5. Tool holder
6. Side handle
7. Depth stop
8. Depth stop lock button
ASSEMBLY
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting the side handle
f Turn the grip counterclockwise until you can slide the
side handle (6) onto the front of the tool.
f Rotate the side handle into the desired position.
f Tighten the side handle by turning the grip clockwise.
Fitting an accessory
f Clean and grease the shank (9) of the accessory.
f Pull back the sleeve (10) and insert the shank into the
tool holder (5).
f Push the accessory down and turn it slightly until it fits
into the slots.
f Pull on the accessory to check if it is properly locked.
The hammering function requires the accessory to be
able to move axially several centimetres when locked
in the tool holder.
f To remove the accessory, pull back the sleeve (10)
and pull out the accessory.
USE
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
Warning! Before drilling into walls, floors or ceilings,
check for the location of wiring and pipes.
Selecting the operating mode (Fig. C)
The tool can be used in three operating modes. Press
in the button (11) and rotate the drilling mode selector
(4) towards the required position, as indicated by the
symbols.
Drilling
f For drilling in steel, wood and plastics, set the
operating mode selector (4) to the position.
(Fig. B)
Hammer drilling
f For hammer drilling in masonry and concrete, set the
operating mode selector (4) to the
f When hammering, the tool should not bounce and run
smoothly. If necessary, increase the speed.
Hammering
f For hammering with spindle lock, and for light
chiselling and chipping, set the operating mode
selector (4) to the
f Make sure the forward/reverse switch is in the forward
position.
f When changing from hammer drilling to chiselling, turn
the chisel to the desired position. If resistance is felt
during mode change, slightly turn the chisel to engage
the spindle lock.
f When hammering with spindle lock, the angle of
the bit may be changed. Set the operating mode
selector (4) to the
may now be changed by rotating the tool holder (6).
Set the operating mode selector (4) to the
before continuing.
Selecting the direction of rotation
For drilling, and for chiselling, use forward (clockwise)
rotation. For removing a jammed drill bit, use reverse
(counterclockwise) rotation.
f To select forward rotation, push the forward/reverse
slider (3) to the left.
f To select reverse rotation, push the forward/reverse
slider to the right.
Warning! Never change the direction of rotation while
the motor is running.
Setting the drilling depth (Fig. D)
f Press in the depth lock button (8).
f Set the depth stop (7) to the desired position. The
maximum drilling depth is equal to the distance
between the tip of the drill bit and the front end of the
depth stop.
f Release the depth lock button.

SWITCHING ON AND OFF

f To switch the tool on, press the variable speed switch
(1). The tool speed depends on how far you press the
switch.
f As a general rule, use low speeds for large diameter
drill bits and high speeds for smaller diameter drill bits.
f For continuous operation, press the lock on button
(2) and release the variable speed switch. This option
is available only in forward (clockwise) rotation.
f To switch the tool off, release the variable speed
switch. To switch the tool off when in continuous
operation, press the variable speed switch once more
and release it.
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