Operation - Milwaukee 6581-20 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, wear
safety goggles or glasses with
side shields. Unplug the tool be-
fore changing accessories or
making adjustments.
Using Forward/Reverse Switch (Fig. 4)
Forward
Fig. 4
Switch
Trigger
Reverse
1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, push
the forward/reverse switch to the left
position as shown.
2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rota-
tion, push the forward/reverse switch
to the right position as shown.
Although an interlock prevents revers-
ing the tool while the motor is running,
allow it to come to a full stop before
reversing.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, keep
hands and cord away from the bit
and all moving parts.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling
Speed
1. To start the tool, pull the trigger.
2. To stop the tool, release the trigger.
3. To vary the drilling speed, simply in-
crease or decrease pressure on the
trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed.
Locking Trigger (Fig. 5)
The lock button holds the trigger in the ON
position for continuous full speed use.
1. To lock the trigger, hold the lock button
in while pulling the trigger. Release the
trigger.
2. To unlock the trigger, pull the trigger
and release. The lock button will pop
out.
Fig. 5
Lock
button
Adjusting Locator Assembly (Fig. 6)
The locator assembly controls the tool's
driving depth. These screwdrivers feature
a locator assembly with one-handed depth
adjustment. Depth adjustments can be
made easily and quickly by turning the lo-
cator with one hand. Detents inside the
sleeve "lock" the selected depth.
For the drywall ramp-off locator assem-
bly, start with about 1/16" clearance be-
tween the head of the screw and nose
with the snap-action clutch disengaged as
shown.
For both locator assemblies, the detents
on the inside of the sleeve represent dif-
ferent depths. Every two clicks of the lo-
cator equal 1/64". Continue adjusting the
locator to the desired depth.
Fig. 6
Deeper
Locator
1/16"
1. To increase the driving depth, simply
rotate the locator in the direction
labeled .
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2. To decrease the driving depth, simply
rotate the locator in the direction
labeled .
The detents "lock" the locator in place,
ensuring an accurate depth setting.
3. To remove the locator assembly, turn
the ramp-off sleeve while pulling it
away from the tool. Reattaching the lo-
cator assembly will not change the
depth setting.
Adjusting Torque Setting (Fig. 7)
Cat. No. 6580-20, 6581-20
These screwdrivers have a torque setting
adjustment collar for driving different types
of screws into different materials. When
properly adjusted, the clutch will slip at a
preset torque to prevent driving the screw
too deep and to prevent damage to the
screw or tool.
The 6580-20 Screwdriver has a torque
setting adjustment collar that may be ad-
justed to one of forty-four settings. The
torque is adjustable from 10 to 140 inch-
pounds.
The 6581-20 Screwdriver has a torque
setting adjustment collar that may be ad-
justed to one of thirty-three settings. Be-
yond setting thirty-three, the tool will stall
before slipping the clutch. The torque is
adjustable from 10 to 110 inch-pounds.
To select a setting, turn the adjustment
collar in the direction indicated on the tool.
The selected setting will appear in the win-
dow as shown (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7
HIGHER -TORQUE - LOWER
SETTING
NOTE: Use a piece of scrap material to
test the different settings before driving
screws into workpiece. To determine a spe-
cific setting for your application, use a
torque wrench to check the correct torque
at any particular setting.
APPLICATIONS
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of explosion,
electric shock and property
dammage. always check the
work area for hidden pipes and
wires before drilling.
Driving Drywall Screws (Fig. 8)
For Screwdrivers Rated 0-4000 RPM
Standard drywall screws are generally de-
signed for attaching drywall to wood studs
and 26 through 20-gauge steel studs.
MILWAUKEE Screwdrivers are ideal for
driving these types of drywall screws. The
depth setting is very important. Refer to
the guide below for the correct depth set-
ting (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
Correct. Head of
screw is below sur-
face, but does not
puncture facing.
Too deep. Head of
screw punches hole in
drywall surface, mak-
ing finishing difficult
and allowing moisture
beneath facing. De-
crease depth.
Too shallow. Head of
screw extends above
drywall face and can
not be finished off.
Incease depth.
1. Select the proper drywall screw for
each job. Pilot holes are not needed. To
insert screws, place the screw onto
the insert bit, then align the screw
against the work surface, making sure
to hold the tool and screw square to
the work surface.
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