GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. This instruction manual includes the following: General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules and Symbols ...
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid contact between the operator's body and grounded surfaces such as pipes, WARNING: radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There Read and understand is an increased risk of electric shock if the all instructions. Failure to follow all operator's body is grounded.
POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Disconnect the plug from the outlet before making any adjustments, changing Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the accessories, or storing the tool. Such switch is in the OFF position before preventive safety measures reduce the risk plugging in the tool.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a Know your cordless vice to hold the workpiece. It is safer than drill. Do not plug in the charger or using your hand and it frees both hands to install the battery in the tool until you operate the tool.
BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY WARNING: Do not use an extension cord. Plug the Only use the charger cord directly into an electrical diagnostic charger supplied with this kit outlet. to charge the 12 V Li-ion battery. Charging any other batteries may Use the charger only in a standard damage the charger and possibly cause 120 V, 60 Hz electrical outlet.
BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY BATTERY PACK RECYCLING To preserve our natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. The batteries charged by this charger may contain chemicals and metals that are harmful to the environment. Never dispose of re-chargeable batteries in your normal household garbage or in landfill sites as they will add to the pollution of the environment.
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the cordless drill. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Direct current Amperes No load speed Hertz Alternating or direct...
KNOW YOUR CORDLESS DRILL Torque clutch Chuck Air vents LED light Forward/reverse button Variable speed trigger switch Battery cavity ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions or the owner’s manual for WARNING: Use only accessories the accessory. ...
CONTENTS CONTENTS CORDLESS DRILL COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Carefully unpack the cordless drill. Cordless drill Compare the contents against the Owner’s Manual “CORDLESS DRILL COMPONENTS” chart at right. NOTE: See illustration of cordless drill below. WARNING: To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the tool.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING BATTERY CHARGING, DISPOSAL & MAINTENANCE The battery and charger that are packed with the 12 V Oscillating Tool are designed to be used with this cordless drill. Please refer to the 12 V Oscillating Tool owner’s manual for instructions relating to: ...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS – cont’d Release the battery status button to turn the LED’s OFF. INSTALLING A BATTERY IN THE DRILL Remove the discharged battery (1) from the tool by pressing on the battery release button (2) on the top of the battery (Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ADJUSTING THE TORQUE – cont’d Adjust the torque setting as follows: Identify the torque settings located on the torque adjustment ring (1) (Fig. 3). Rotate adjustment ring to align the correct torque setting number with the torque indicator arrow (2). See the chart on the following page for correct torque settings.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH This drill is equipped with a variable-speed ON/OFF trigger switch. To start drill, gently squeeze the trigger switch (1) (Fig. 6). NOTE: The drill will turn at its slowest speed when the trigger switch is depressed slightly.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING DRILL BITS – cont’d To open the keyless drill chuck, grasp and hold the chuck body (1) and rotate it in a counter-clockwise direction until the chuck jaws (2) open wide enough to accept the bit (3) (Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING DRILL BITS – cont’d WARNING: Do not insert drill bit into chuck and tighten as shown in Fig. 9. The drill bit MUST be properly inserted with all three of the chuck jaws holding the bit centred in the chuck. Failure to properly insert drill bit could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the chuck, resulting in possible serious injury or...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES”, “BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY” and “SYMBOLS” before using this cordless drill. Verify the following every time the drill is used: Safety glasses, safety goggles, or face shield is being worn.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING DRILLING – cont’d Check the drill bit to make sure it is firmly locked into the drill chuck, and verify that the forward/reverse switch is in the forward position. Set torque clutch to the drilling position. Hold the drill firmly with both hands whenever possible.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING DRILLING – cont’d When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of the drill bit and improve the cutting action. If the bit jams in the workpiece, or if the drill stalls, release the trigger switch immediately.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING REMOVING THE CHUCK To remove the chuck: Remove the battery pack from the drill. Insert a 5/16” (8 mm) or larger hex key (1) into the chuck (2) and tighten the chuck jaws securely (Fig. 11). Make sure each of the chuck jaws (3) is seated on the flat surfaces of the hex key.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING RETIGHTENING A LOOSE CHUCK After installing a chuck that has previously been removed, the chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose, causing the chuck jaws to bind and preventing them from closing.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the cordless drill. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this cordless drill may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
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PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 4030010028 Self tapping screw 2010180004 Motor gear 1030030042 Motor 3010010014 Left enclosure 3110010028 Decorative plate 1130050007 3160060024 LED lens 3120030024 Direction setting button 1060030011 Switch assembly 1180060006 Pole plate 2030090006 Clip...
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