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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

120 V, 60 Hz, AC
5 A
0–2,500 RPM (no load)
3/8" Keyless
3/8" (10 mm)
3 lb 11 oz (1.67 kg)
3/8" 5 A DRILL
054-1213-0
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    Maximum drilling capacity in metal: Weight: 3 lb 11 oz (1.67 kg) Need Assistance? Call us on our toll free customer support line: 1-800-689-9928  Technical questions  Replacement parts  Parts missing from package Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. 3–4 Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………… 3–4 Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... 5–6 General safety rules ………………………………………………………………….. Work area ………………………………………………………………….………….. Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..
  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. This instruction manual includes the following:  General Safety Rules  Specific Safety Rules and Symbols ...
  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid contact between the operator's body and grounded surfaces such as pipes, WARNING: Read and understand radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There all instructions. Failure to follow all is an increased risk of electric shock if the instructions listed below may result in operator's body is grounded.
  • Page 6: Use And Care Of Power Tools

    POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Disconnect the plug from the outlet before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the preventive safety measures reduce the risk switch is in the OFF position before of accidental start-ups.
  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Know your drill. Do Secure workpiece. Use clamps or a vise to not plug in the drill until you have read hold the workpiece. It is safer than using and understand this Instruction Manual. your hand and it frees both hands to Learn the tool’s applications and operate the tool.
  • Page 8: Extension Cord Safety

    EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: Keep the extension MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG) cord clear of the working area. Position EXTENSION CORDS (120 V use only) the cord so it will not get caught on the Amperage workpiece, tools or any other obstructions rating Total length while you are working with the power tool.
  • Page 9: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the drill. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct Hertz current...
  • Page 10: Know Your Drill

    KNOW YOUR DRILL Belt clip Chuck Air vents Forward/reverse button Variable speed trigger switch ACCESSORIES Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions or the owner’s manual for AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES the accessory.  WARNING: Use only accessories Drill bits  that are recommended for this drill.
  • Page 11: Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Carefully unpack the drill. Compare the DRILL COMPONENTS contents against the “DRILL DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS” chart at right. Drill Owner’s Manual NOTE: See illustration of drill below. WARNING: To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the tool.
  • Page 12: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING FORWARD/REVERSE SWITCH The forward/reverse switch (1) is conveniently mounted above the trigger switch (2) (Fig. 1). To make the drill rotate clockwise for drilling, push the forward/reverse switch to the left. To make the drill rotate counter-clockwise, push the forward/reverse switch to the right.
  • Page 13: Installing Bits

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING DRILL BITS WARNING: Never hold the chuck body with one hand and use the drill power to rotate the drill body to loosen or tighten bits. Serious injury may result. This drill is equipped with a keyless chuck. This chuck is designed to provide easy two-handed tightening and loosening of the chuck jaws.
  • Page 14: Removing Bits

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING WARNING: Do not insert drill bit into chuck and tighten as shown in Fig. 4. The drill bit MUST be properly inserted with all three of the chuck jaws holding the bit centred in the chuck. Failure to properly insert drill bit could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the chuck, resulting in possible serious injury or...
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES”, “EXTENSION CORD SAFETY” and “SYMBOLS” before using this drill. Verify the following every time the drill is used: Safety glasses, safety goggles, or face shield is being worn.
  • Page 16: Drilling

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING DRILLING When drilling into smooth, hard surfaces such as metal, use a centre punch to mark the desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off centre as the hole is started. The workpiece to be drilled should be secured in a vice or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates (Fig.
  • Page 17: Drilling

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING DRILLING – cont’d Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force the drill bit or apply sideways pressure to elongate the hole. WARNING: Be prepared for binding and bit breakthrough.
  • Page 18: Removing The Chuck

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING REMOVING THE CHUCK To remove the chuck: Remove the drill plug from the power source. Insert a 5/16” (8 mm) or larger hex key (1) into the chuck (2) and tighten the chuck jaws securely (Fig. 7). Make sure each of the chuck jaws (3) is seated on the flat surfaces of the hex key.
  • Page 19: Retightening A Loose Chuck

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING RETIGHTENING A LOOSE CHUCK After installing a chuck that has previously been removed, the chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose, causing the chuck jaws to bind and preventing them from closing.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
  • Page 21: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 22: Parts List

    PARTS LIST ® WARNING: When servicing, use only Mastercraft replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the drill. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this drill may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 23: Driving Screws

    3-Year Limited Warranty This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following components: Component A: Batteries, chargers and carrying cases, which are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials;...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    Mastercraft is a superior line of products selected for their workmanship and materials. These products are designed to meet rigorous quality and performance standards, and are approved by our Quality Assurance laboratory.

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