Kobalt KXDD 124B-03 Manual page 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3. Variable-speed Trigger Switch
a. To turn the drill/driver ON, depress the
variable-speed trigger switch (D).
b. To turn it OFF, release the variable-speed
trigger switch.
c. The variable-speed trigger switch delivers
higher speed with increased trigger pressure
and lower speed with decreased trigger
pressure.
Electric Brake
The drill/driver is equipped with an electric brake.
When the variable-speed trigger switch (D) is
released, the electric brake engages automatically
to quickly stop rotation.
4. Two-Speed Gear Box
The drill/driver has a two-speed gear box designed
for drilling or driving at two different variable-speed
ranges. A gear selector (C) is located on the top of
the drill/driver to select either 1 (Low) or 2 (High)
speed.
Setting 1 will deliver lower speeds and increased
power and torque. Use setting 1 for heavy duty
work or driving screws.
Setting 2 will deliver higher speeds and reduced
power and torque. Use setting 2 for drilling wood
and wood composites and for using abrasive and
polishing accessories.
NOTICE: Never change gears while the tool is running. Failure to obey this caution could
result in serious damage to the drill/driver.
5. Keyless Chuck
The drill/driver has a keyless chuck (A) to tighten
or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. The arrows
on the chuck indicate the direction in which to
rotate the chuck body in order to GRIP (tighten) or
OPEN (release) the chuck jaws on the drill bit.
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D
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A
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