Skil PWRCORE 12 DL629A-00 Owner's Manual page 13

Two-Speed Gearbox Switch (Fig . 5)
Your tool is equipped with a two-speed gearbox designed for drilling or driving at low or high
speeds. The slide switch is located on the top of the tool to select either low (marked "1") or
high (marked "2") speed.
The low speed (1) provides higher torque and slower drilling speeds for heavy-duty work or for
driving screws. Use the low speed for starting holes without a center punch, drilling metals or
plastic, drilling ceramics, or in applications requiring a higher torque.
The high speed (2) provides lower torque and faster speeds for lighter drilling work. The high
speed is better for drilling wood and wood composites and for using abrasive and polishing
accessories.
NOTICE: To prevent gear damage, always allow the tool to come to a complete stop before
changing between low speed (1) and high speed (2).
Fig . 5
Two-speed Gearbox Switch
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