Application Advice; Maintenance & Service - Skil 3008 Original Instructions Manual

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*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
• 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 J to the drill with the supplied screw.
• Battery level indicator 8
- press the battery level indicator button K to show the
current battery level 8 a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button K 8 b, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button K 8 c, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
LED-light 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 K 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 K; 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; position C will lock up the clutch to permit
drilling or driving heavy duty work
- when turning in a screw, first try VariTorque position 1
and increase until the desired depth has been reached
• Mechanical gear selection e
- set selector D 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
• Splinterfree drilling in wood u
Dustfree drilling in walls i
•
• Drilling in tiles without skidding o
• For more information see www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots H 2 )
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should
be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of the
tool are listed on www.skil.com)
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