Maintenance; Prior To Operation - Stanley STDH8013 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
f Always observe the safety instructions and applicable
regulations.
f Be aware of the location of pipework and wiring.
f Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool. Excessive
force does not speed up drilling but decreases tool
performance and may shorten tool life.
f Wear ear protectors with impact drills.Exposure to
noise can cause hearing loss.
f Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of
control can cause personal injury.
f Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and shock the
operator.
f If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD re- duces the risk of
electric shock.

Prior to operation

f Insert the appropriate bit.
f Mark the spot where the hole is to be drilled.
Proper Hand Position (FIG. A and E)
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the side handle
(6), with the other hand on the main handle.
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 For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (2)
and release the variable speed switch. This option is
available only at full speed.
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.
f Based on the different applications, turn around the
speed dial (11) to control the maximum speed.
Drilling in metal
Start drilling with slow speed and increase to full power
while applying firm pressure on the tool. A smooth even
flow of metal chips indicates the proper drilling rate. Use a
cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are
cast iron and brass which should be drilled dry.
Note: Large [5/16" (8 mm) to 1/2" (13 mm)] holes in steel
can be made easier if a pilot hole [5/32"
(4 mm) to 3/16" (5 mm)] is drilled first.
Drilling in wood
Start drilling with slow speed and increase to full power
while applying firm pressure on the tool. Holes in wood
can be made with the same twist drills used for metal.
These bits may overheat unless pulled out frequently to
clear chips from the flutes. Work that is apt to splinter
should be backed up with a block of wood.
Drilling in masonry
When drilling in masonry, use carbide-tipped bits rated for
Impact drilling and be certain that
the bits are sharp. Use a constant and firm force on the
tool to drill most effectively. A smooth, even flow of dust
indicates the proper drilling rate.
Screwdriving
f Select forward or reverse rotation.
Impact drilling (FIG. A)
f Select the Impact mode.
f Press the switch (1).
Rotary drilling (FIG. A)
f Select the rotary drilling mode.
f Proceed as described for Impact drilling.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.

MAINTENANCE

The STANLEY cord / cordless appliance / tools are of
sophisticated design, can be used for a long time, and
only little maintenance is needed. To obtain consistent
satisfactory use, proper maintenance and regular cleaning
of the tools are necessary.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance work on
the cord / cordless electric tools, the following points must
be implemented:
f Switch off the power of the equipment / tools and pull
off the plug;
f If the equipment / tools are equipped with independent
battery pack, please turn off the power and remove
the battery pack from the equipment / tools.
f If the equipment / tools are equipped with an integrated
battery, please run out the battery, before turning off
its power.
f Before the cleaning, unplug the charger plug from the
power source. In addition, except the regular cleaning
on your charger, no other maintenance is needed.