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18V Cordless
PLUNGE DRILL
OPERATING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
hank you for purchasing the Triton 18V Cordless Plunge Drill. These instructions
ontain information necessary for safe and effective operation of this product.
his drill has a number of unique features. Even if you are familiar with cordless drills,
ease read this manual to make sure you get the full benefit of the unique design.
eep this manual close to hand and ensure all users of this drill have read and fully
nderstand them.
TDA 197 12.04
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- Page 1 18V Cordless PLUNGE DRILL OPERATING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS hank you for purchasing the Triton 18V Cordless Plunge Drill. These instructions ontain information necessary for safe and effective operation of this product. his drill has a number of unique features. Even if you are familiar with cordless drills, ease read this manual to make sure you get the full benefit of the unique design. eep this manual close to hand and ensure all users of this drill have read and fully nderstand them. TDA 197 12.04 Page 1...
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Page 2: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Technical Data Part no: TDA100 (Aust.) TDB100 (UK) TDC100 (USA) Voltage: Trigger switch: Variable speed with electronic brake No load speed: LO(1) = 0-350 RPM HI(2) = 0-1300 RPM Number of clutch positions: 22 +1 drill + 1 hammer setting (max. 20,800 bpm) Mechanical gears: Chuck: Jacobs Ø13mm ( ”) single sleeve Capacities: Steel - Ø13mm ( ”) Wood - Ø50mm (2”) Masonry - Ø16mm ( ”) Battery: Ni-Cd 18V (2) Charge time: 1 hour (approx.) Battery Charger: 240V~50Hz 230V~50Hz 120V~60Hz (Aust.) (UK) (USA) Net weight: 3.0kg (6.6lb) Features Clutch ring... -
Page 3: Work Area
SAFETY WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. he term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Keep your work area clean and well ignite fumes. Avoid areas where there lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas is excessive dampness or humidity. invite accidents. • Keep children, bystanders and Do not operate power tools in an visitors away while operating the environment where explosive or power tool. Distractions can cause corrosive gases could be present. you to lose control. Power tools create sparks which may Electrical Safety • Power tool plugs must match the Do not abuse the cord. Never use the outlet. Never modify the plug in any cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging way. Do not use any adapter plugs the power tool. Keep cord away from with earthed (grounded) power tools. heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets Damaged or entangled cords increase will reduce risk of electric shock. - Page 4 part of the tool may result in personal Dress properly. Do not wear loose injury. clothing or jewellery. Tie back long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves • Do not over-reach. Keep proper away from moving parts. Loose footing and balance at all times. This clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be enables better control of the power tool caught in moving parts. in unexpected situations. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the • If devices are provided for the switch is in the off-position before connection of dust extraction and plugging in. Carrying power tools with collection facilities, ensure these are your finger on the switch or plugging in connected and properly used. Use of power tools that have the switch on these devices can reduce dust-related invites accidents. hazards. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches • Accessories and metal parts can before turning the tool on. A wrench or become very hot. a key that is left attached to a rotating Power Tool Use and Care Do not force the power tool.
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Page 5: Installing And Removing The Battery
SERVICE lways have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical eplacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained and hat the tool warranty is not voided. BATTERY Battery Use and Care • Ensure the switch is in the off When battery pack is not in use, position before inserting battery keep it away from other metal pack. Inserting the battery pack into objects like paper clips, coins, keys, power tools that have the switch on nails, screws, or other small metal invites accidents. objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting Recharge only with the charger the battery terminals together may specified by the manufacturer. A cause burns or a fire. charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire • Under abusive conditions, liquid when used with another battery pack. may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally Use power tools only with occurs, flush with water. If liquid specifically designated battery contacts eyes, additionally seek packs. -
Page 6: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery (8) Before using your cordless drill. Your battery is UNCHARGED and you must charge once before use.Your battery will not be fully charged until you have performed several charge and discharge operations by charging and working with your drill. After this your battery performance will improve. 1. Plug the battery charger (14) into the 4. The battery can now be removed for proper AC voltage source and switch use in your drill. Note: The charger on. The green LED will illuminate. timer circuit and battery temperature safety cut-out device prevent 2. Insert the battery into the charger as overcharge of the battery. shown. Push the battery down fully into the charger until the red LED lights up The LED worklight draws very little (the green light will go out). The red power from the battery and will LED will remain lit during charging. continue to operate when the battery is too flat to drill. This is normal. WARNINGS: • When you charge a new battery or a battery which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem. You can recharge the battery fully after discharging it completely and recharging several times. •... -
Page 7: Trigger Switch
OPERATION - Basic Features Trigger switch Before inserting the battery into the tool, always check to see that the switch operates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. To start the tool, pull the trigger. Do not operate for long periods with only light pressure on the trigger, as excess Release the trigger to stop. heat will be produced internally. Use the LO (1) speed setting. ariable Speed his tool has a variable speed trigger Electronic brake hat delivers higher speed and torque This tool has an electronic brake. The ith increased trigger pressure. brake engages on release of the trigger. Changing drill direction The button located above the trigger • The direction is reversed when the controls the direction of rotation. button is pushed in fully from the left. For drilling the button should be • When the button is in the centre pushed in fully from the right, as shown position, the trigger is locked. below. CAUTION: • Always check the direction of rotation before operation. •... -
Page 8: Replacing Bits
Replacing bits his drill is fitted with an auto shaft lock and a 13mm ( ") Jacobs metal, single sleeve eyless chuck. Bits should be changed with the plunge base locked in its’ retracted position. Turn the sleeve counter- clockwise to open the chuck jaws. Place the bit in the chuck as far as it will go. Turn the sleeve clockwise, as shown, until the bit is Don’t change bits with plunge firmly gripped centrally base extended (or with drill power) as fingers can jam against rods. within the jaws. Clutch adjustment The clutch setting is adjusted by rotating the clutch ring at the front of the drill. The higher the setting, the greater the clutch release torque. Use the following table to determine the required clutch setting for the job: utch setting Recommended job 1 -4 Driving small screws 5 -9 Driving screws into soft material 10 -14 Driving screws in soft & hard material 15 -19 Driving screws into hard wood 20 -22 Driving larger screws Heavy drilling Hammer (masonry drilling) Bit storage tray (7) ts and screws can be stored in the movable tray located on top of the battery. ... - Page 9 Drilling As a general rule always use LO (1) speed for screw-driving and drilling large holes. When drilling small holes HI (2) speed can be used. Refer to the following chart for recommended applications for bit types. BIT TYPE MATERIAL HOLE Ø SPEED IMPERIAL METRIC All Wood ” 13mm H (2) All Wood to 1” 25mm L (1) Soft Wood to 1 ” 38mm H (2) Hard Wood to 1” 25mm H (2) Soft Wood to 2” 50mm L (1) Hard Wood to 1 ” 38mm L (1) Mild Steel to 1”...
- Page 10 rilling in wood • For small holes in sheet or thin wall material (except stainless steel) use HI When drilling deep holes (especially (2) speed. For larger holes in sheet with Auger Bits) withdraw the drill material it is best to drill successive frequently to clear the hole and prevent holes of increasing diameter. jamming of the bit. The bit can jam violently as it breaks When a perpendicular hole is essential through - hold the drill firmly and (ie. drilling for dowels, etc.) use the reduce feed pressure. Consider using plunge mechanism as instructed in this a conical stepped drill bit to prevent manual. jamming when drilling sheet material. Standard twist bits can usually be used at HI speed - up to ” (13mm) Drilling in masonry (hammer function) diameter. Change to LO (1) speed if the drill slows noticeably under load. Tungsten carbide tipped drill bits should always be used for concrete and Spade bits often work better at HI (2) masonry. speed. Note that the feed rate should be carefully controlled to avoid Rotate the clutch ring to the hammer overloading the drill. Use of the plunge setting ( mechanism is recommended when using spade bits.
- Page 11 OPERATION - Unique Features Telescopic plunge base (12) he plunge base mechanism can be used o drill holes perpendicular to a surface; d accurate hole placement; and drill ccurately to a pre-determined depth. For bits larger than 10mm ( ”) Ø (overall length greater than 125mm [5”]) the Extender Spool (17) must be fitted - refer over page. eleasing the plunge mechanism If the plunge mechanism becomes stiff Push the plunge base inward to to operate, lubricate the plunge rods release it from its’ retracted position. with a light oil. To lock the plunge base back, push fully inward again. Depth stop (13) Holes can be drilled to a very accurate pre-determined depth using the stop clamp on the plunge rod. • Fit your bit and release the plunge base. • Loosen the depth stop thumbscrew and slide the depth stop inward until it touches the drill body. Lightly tighten the thumbscrew so that the depth stop will still slide, but is not loose. • Depress the plunge base until the bit extends past the base to the desired rilling with the plunge mechanism hole depth. Finger-tighten (no tools)
- Page 12 Accessories xtender Spool (17) he extender spool is required for all bits eater than ” (10mm) diameter. To fit, engage the small end of the spool into the plunge base and lock with a third turn clockwise. The V-base locking ring can be re- positioned within the V-base to achieve alternate orientations. “V” blocks facing outward can be used to drill pipe and other cylindrical The Extender Spool can also be fitted objects on centreline by positioning between the plunge base and the V- the work within the “V” blocks. base. -base (9) he V-base can be mounted with the “V” ocks facing inward or outward. Fit the V-base locking ring (16) through the V-base, as shown. Position the V- base and locking ring against the face of the plunge base then lock them together with a third turn clockwise. Page 12...
- Page 13 “V” blocks facing inward can be used • To fit the fence, first loosen the two to drill small, holes through dowel, Philips-head screws in the V-base. tube etc. Locate the work in the “V” blocks and drill while the plunge base is flat against a suitable work surface, as shown above. ence (10) he fence is used for an additional ignment aid (eg. when fitting door cks) or for drilling multiple holes equal stance from an edge (eg. cabinet shelf upport pins). • Locate the screw heads through the keyholes on the fence and slide the fence along to the desired position. • Tighten the two screws to lock the fence position. Page 13...
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Page 14: Led Work Light
LED work light (18) his drill is fitted with an LED work light for mproved vision when operating in dark eas (eg. roof and under house spaces). The work light is turned “on” and “off” via the small switch (11) in front of the trigger. The LED draws very little power from the battery and will continue to operate when the battery is too flat to drill. This is normal. Do not look directly into the work light while switched on. Wrist strap (6) he wrist strap has two attachment oints and can be used in three ways: As a conventional drill wrist strap, using the lower attachment point only. As a conventional drill wrist strap, using the upper attachment point only. This results in a more vertical hanging position. For a secure grip insert your hand between the wrist strap before gripping the drill handle, as shown above. • The lower strap attachment point is accessed using a 3mm Hex Key. • The upper attachment point is accessed using a Philips-head As a secure wrist strap and hanging screwdriver. arrangement, using both attachment points. ... -
Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. o maintain product safety and reliability, repairs or any other maintenance should be erformed by an authorised Triton Service Centre, always using Triton replacement arts. Failure to do so could void the warranty. or referral to your nearest Triton Service Centre please contact your local Triton ffice, as listed over page. ubricating the plunge rods: he plunge mechanism can become stiff to operate when drilling in abrasive drilling onditions. Lubricate the plunge rods with a light oil, extend and retract several times, hen wipe clean. Repeat as required. TOOL DISPOSAL Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recyclng advice. Page 15... -
Page 16: Warranty
Ph: 0800 600432 ax: (03) 9584 5510 Fax: (021) 987 6073 anada: United Kingdom: iton Woodworking Systems Triton Workshop Systems (UK) Ltd O Box 523 Pontygwindy Industrial Estate ornwall, Ontario, K6H-5T2 Caerphilly South Wales CF83 3HU h: 1 888 874 8661... - Page 17 46-55 56-65 over 65 ccupation: ___________________________________ FOLD HERE lease list any other Triton products you own: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ OMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS ur aim is to provide innovative quality products which are excellent value for money. If ou have any comments on how we can improve our products or service, please let us now.
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