Application Advice; Maintenance & Service - Skil 2321 Original Instructions Manual

6 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so
do not burn battery for any reason
7 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where
temperature will not exceed 50°C
8 Do not dispose of the charger together with
household waste material
9 Do not dispose of the battery together with
household waste material
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of the charger to the earth terminal of the plug
• If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of the
charger, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
USE
• On/off 0
• Speed control for smooth starting !
• Charging battery @
- connect charger to power source as illustrated
- green light B will turn on indicating that the charger is
ready for operation @a
- insert battery into charger as illustrated @b
- green light B will blink indicating that the battery is
being charged @b
- after approximately 1 hour the battery is fully charged
and green light B stays on after blinking @c
! remove battery from charger after charging
period has ended thereby lengthening the service
life of the battery
IMPORTANT:
- if green light B does not blink after inserting a battery,
this may mean:
1) that the battery is too cold or too hot (charger only
charges batteries when its temperature is between
0°C and 45°C)
2) that the battery should be replaced
- the lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time
(interrupting the charging procedure does not damage
the battery)
- the lithium-ion battery does not have to be empty
before charging (no "memory-effect" as with
nickel-cadmium batteries)
- while charging, the charger and the battery may
become warm to touch; this is normal and does not
indicate a problem
- ensure that the outside surface of the battery is clean
and dry before inserting into charger
- do not remove battery from tool while it is running
- a significantly reduced working period after charging
indicates that the battery is worn out and should be
replaced
• Changing direction of rotation #
- 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
• Changing drill bits $
- insert the bit as deep as possible in the chuck
- use screw bits in combination with a bitholder
! do not use bits with a damaged shank
! only use sharp bits
• Torque control (VariTorque) %
- output torque will increase as clutch ring C is rotated
from 1 to 19; position D will lock up the clutch to permit
drilling or driving heavy duty work
- when turning in a screw, first try VariTorque position 1
and increase until the desired depth has been reached
• Spot light F ^
Spot light F automatically lights on when activating switch
A 2
• Battery protection
Switches off the tool automatically when
1) the load is too high
2) the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -10 to +60°C
3) 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
• Holding and guiding the tool &
! while working, always hold the tool at the
grey-coloured grip area(s)
- keep ventilation slots G 2 uncovered
- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you

APPLICATION ADVICE

• Use the appropriate bits *
! only use sharp bits
• When drilling ferrous metals
- pre-drill a smaller hole, when a large hole is required
- lubricate drill bit occasionally with oil
• When turning in a screw at/near the cross cut end or an
edge of wood, pre-drill a hole in order to avoid cracking of
the wood
• For an optimal use of the tool a steady pressure on the
screw is required, especially while removing
• When screwdriving in hard wood one should pre-drill a hole
• Splinterfree drilling in wood (
• Dustfree drilling in walls )
• Dustfree drilling in ceilings ¡
• Drilling in tiles without skidding ™
• For more tips see www.skil.com
mAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Keep tool and charger clean
- clean charging contacts in charger with alcohol or
contact cleaner
! unplug charger from power source before
cleaning
• If the tool/charger 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 or charger 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)
- in case of a defective charger send both charger and
battery to your dealer or the SKIL service station
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