Maintenance - Porter-Cable PCL18HD Manual

• For screw driving, set the collar to the desired setting. If
you do not yet know the appropriate setting, proceed as
follows:
Set the collar to the lowest torque setting.
Tighten the first screw.
If the clutch ratchets before the desired result is
achieved, increase the collar setting and continue
tightening the screw. Repeat until you reach the correct
setting. Use this setting for the remaining screws.
Hammer Action
Your drill has hammer action which is engaged by twisting
the torque collar to the hammer symbol . Use hammer
action when drilling in masonry.
Dual Range Gearing - Figure H
The dual range feature of your drill allows you to shift gears
for greater versatility.
To select low speed, high torque setting (position1), turn
tool off and permit to stop. Slide gear shifter button (4) away
from the chuck.
To select the high speed, low torque setting(position 2), turn
tool off and permit to stop.Slide gear shifter button back
(towards thechuck).
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 - Figure I
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
1. Grasp the chuck (5)and rotate it in the counterclock-
wise 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 drill bits (or any
other accessory) by gripping the front part of the chuck and
turning the toolon. Damage to the chuck and personal
injury may occur when changing accessories.
Screw Driving
(Button pushed to the right) for removing fasteners. When
moving from forward toreverse, or vice versa, always
release the trigger switch first.
On Board Bit Storage
A bit storage slot is built-in to the area just above the
battery.
Drilling
• 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
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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 one hand on the grip and the
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other hand on the bottom of the battery pack to control
its twisting action.
• 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 break through by reducing
pressure and slowly drilling through the last part of the
hole.
• 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.
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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.
Drilling in Masonry
Use carbide tipped masonry bits. Refer to Drilling section.
Keep even force on the drill but not so much that you crack
the brittle material. Asmooth, even flow of dust indicates the
proper drilling rate.

MAINTENANCE

Your Porter-Cable power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on
the tool, remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the
charger before cleaning it.
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