Application Advice - Skil 2070 Original Instructions Manual

• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines
or call the local utility company for assistance
(contact with electric lines can lead to fire or electrical
shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;
penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or
an electrical shock)
BATTERIES
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time)
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*21**** / BR1*27****
- SKIL charger: CR1*21**** / CR1*27****
• Do not use battery when damaged; it should be replaced
immediately
• Do not disassemble the battery
Do not expose tool/battery to rain
•
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
6 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• Combined switch for on/off and speed control A 2
- control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by
putting less or more pressure on the trigger
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 2
Attaching belt clip 7
•
- attach the belt clip K to the drill with the supplied screw.
• Battery level indicator 8
- press the battery level indicator button M to show the
current battery level 8 a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button M 8 b, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button M 8 c, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
• LED-light L r
LED-light automatically lights on when activating the on/
off switch
! when LED-light starts flashing, the battery
protection is activated (see below)
• Battery protection
The tool is suddenly being switched off or prevented from
being switched on, when
- the load is too high --> remove load and restart
- the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C --> 2
levels of the battery level indicator start flashing when
pressing button M 8 c; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
- the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge) --> a low battery level or flashing low
battery level 8 b is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button M; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
• Changing direction of rotation 9
- when not properly set in left/right position, switch A 2
cannot be activated
! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a
complete standstill
• Changing bits q
! do not use bits with a damaged shank
• Torque control (VariTorque) w
- output torque will increase as clutch ring B is rotated
from 1 to 17
- when turning in a screw, first try VariTorque position 1
and increase until the desired depth has been reached
- position E will lock up the clutch to permit (non-impact)
drilling or driving heavy-duty work
- position D will lock up the clutch to permit impact
drilling only
! ensure that gear selector G is in position 2 when
function selector C is in impact drilling position
! do not use impact drilling position D for drilling in
wood, metal, ceramic and plastic to prevent the
drill/screw bit from being damaged
• Mechanical gear selection e
- set selector G to desired speed
! actuate the gear selector while tool is running
slowly
1
- low speed
- high torque
- for screwdriving and drilling large diameters
- for tapping thread
2
- high speed
- lower torque
- for impact drilling
- for drilling small diameters
• Holding and guiding the tool t
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s)
- keep ventilation slots H 2 uncovered
- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you

APPLICATION ADVICE

• Use the appropriate bits y
! only use sharp bits
• When drilling ferrous metals
- pre-drill a smaller hole, when a large hole is required
- lubricate drill bit occasionally with oil
• When turning in a screw at/near the cross cut end or an
edge of wood, pre-drill a hole in order to avoid cracking
of the wood
For an optimal use of the tool a steady pressure on the
•
screw is required, especially while removing
• When screwdriving in hard wood one should pre-drill a
hole
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