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clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
by hand)
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Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines
or call the local utility company for assistance
(contact with electric lines can lead to fire or electrical
shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;
penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or
an electrical shock)
DURING USE
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In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool or unplug charger from
power source
BATTERIES
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The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time)
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Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
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replaced
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Do not disassemble the battery
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Do not expose tool/battery to rain
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Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
6 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
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Combined switch for on/off and speed control A 2
- control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by
putting less or more pressure on the trigger
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Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
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Removing/installing the battery 2
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Attaching belt clip 7
- attach the belt clip L to the drill with the supplied screw.
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Battery level indicator 8
- press the battery level indicator button N to show the
current battery level.
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Changing direction of rotation 9
- when not properly set in left/right position, switch A 2
cannot be activated
! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a
complete standstill
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Changing bits q
! do not use bits with a damaged shank
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Torque control (VariTorque) w
- output torque will increase as clutch ring B is rotated
from 1 to 17
- when turning in a screw, first try VariTorque position 1
and increase until the desired depth has been reached
- position F will lock up the clutch to permit (non-impact)
drilling or driving heavy-duty work
- position D will lock up the clutch to permit impact
drilling only
! ensure that gear selector B is in position 2 when
function selector C is in impact drilling position
! do not use impact drilling position D for drilling in
wood, metal, ceramic and plastic to prevent the
drill/screw bit from being damaged
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Mechanical gear selection e
- set selector G to desired speed
! actuate the gear selector while tool is running
slowly
1
- low speed
- high torque
- for screwdriving and drilling large diameters
- for tapping thread
2
- high speed
- lower torque
- for impact drilling
- for drilling small diameters
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Battery protection
Switches off the tool or prevents the tool from being
switched on, when
- the load is too high
- the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C
- the lithium-ion battery is nearly empty (to protect
against deep discharge)
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
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LED-light M r
- LED-light M automatically lights on when activating
switch A r
Holding and guiding the tool t
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! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s)
- keep ventilation slots J 2 uncovered
- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
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This tool is not intended for professional use
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Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots H 2 )
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
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If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should
be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of the
tool are listed on www.skil.com)
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Be aware that damage due to overload or improper
handling of the tool will be excluded from the warranty
(for the SKIL warranty conditions see www.skil.com or
ask your dealer)
APPLICATION ADVICE
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Use the appropriate bits y
! only use sharp bits
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