Porter-Cable PCC608 Instruction Manual page 9

• To select the high speed, low torque
setting (position 2), turn tool off and
permit to stop. Slide gear shifter button
back toward the chuck.
NOTE: Do not change gears when tool is
running. If you are having trouble changing
gears, make sure that the dual range gear
button is either completely pushed forward
or completely pushed back.
Keyless Chuck
WARNING
:
Make certain the battery
pack is removed to prevent tool actuation
before installing or removing accessories.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
1. Grasp the chuck (5) and rotate it in
the counterclockwise direction, as
viewed from the chuck end.
2. Insert the bit or other accessory fully
into the chuck, and tighten securely
by rotating the chuck in the clockwise
direction as viewed from the chuck end.
WARNING
:
Do not attempt to tighten
or loosen drill bits (or any other accessory)
by gripping the front part of the chuck and
turning the tool on. Damage to the chuck
and personal injury may occur when
changing accessories.
Drilling
WARNING
:
overloaded causing a sudden twist.
Always expect the stall. Grip the drill firmly
to control the twisting action and avoid
injury.
(Shift drill into DRILL mode)
• Use sharp drill bits only.
• Support and secure work properly, as
instructed in the Safety Instructions.
• Use appropriate and required safety
equipment, as instructed in the Safety
Instructions.
• Secure and maintain work area, as
instructed in the Safety Instructions.
• Run the drill very slowly, using light
pressure, until the hole is started enough
to keep the drill bit from slipping out of it.
• Apply pressure in a straight line with the
bit. Use enough pressure to keep the
bit biting but not so much as to stall the
motor or deflect the bit.
• Hold the drill firmly with two hands,
one hand on the handle, and the other
gripping the bottom around the battery
area or the auxiliary handle if provided.
• DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF A
STALLED DRILL OFF AND ON IN AN
ATTEMPT TO START IT. DAMAGE TO
THE DRILL CAN RESULT.
• Minimize stalling on breakthrough by
reducing pressure and slowly drilling
through the last part of the hole.
Drill may stall if
• Keep the motor running while pulling
the bit out of a drilled hole. This will help
reduce jamming.
• Make sure switch turns drill on and off.
Drilling in Wood
Holes in wood can be made with the
same twist drill bits used for metal or with
spade bits. These bits should be sharp
and should be pulled out frequently when
drilling to clear chips from the flutes.
Drilling in Metal
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling
metals. The exceptions are cast iron
and brass which should be drilled dry.
The cutting lubricants that work best are
sulfurized cutting oil or lard oil.
Screw Driving
WARNING
secure before starting the tool. A loose bit
may eject from tool causing possible
personal injury.
(Shift drill into SCREW mode)
• For driving fasteners, the forward/reverse
button should be pushed to the left.
• Use reverse (button pushed to the right)
for removing fasteners.
NOTE: When moving from forward to
reverse, or vice versa, always release the
trigger switch first.
LED Work Light
When drill is activated by squeezing the
trigger switch (1), the integrated LED work
light (8) will automatically illuminate the
work area and will automatically turn off
20 seconds after the trigger switch is
released. If the trigger switch remains
depressed, the work light will remain on.
NOTE: The work light is for lighting
the immediate work surface and is not
intended to be used as a flashlight.
Accessories Storage
• A bit storage slot (9) is built into the
base of the tool.
9
:
Always ensure the bit is