Specifications; Functional Description; Operation - Milwaukee 5374-20 Operator's Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. ..................................................... 5374-20
Volts .............................................................127 AC
Amps ..................................................................5.6
No Load RPM ............................................ 0 - 3100
No Load BPM ................................................48000
Capacities
Drill Only
Spade Bit (Wood) .................................... 1-1/4''
Twist Drill Bit (Steel) ................................... 1/2''
Hammer-Drill
Carbide Tipped Percussion Bit (concrete) ... 5/8''
SYMBOLOGY
Double Insulated
Volts
Alternating Current
Amps
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
Blows per Minute Under Load (BPM)
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
C US
Approval Mark for Mexico

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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1. Side handle
2. Depth gauge
3. Keyed chuck
4. Hammer/Drill lever
5. Forward/Reverse lever
ASSEMBLY
To reduce the risk of injury, always
WARNING
unplug tool before changing or
removing accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Always use a side handle when using this tool.
Always brace or hold securely.
Adjusting the Side Handle Position and
setting the Depth Gauge
1. Loosen the side handle by unscrewing the side
handle grip until the side handle rotates freely.
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6. Trigger
7. Lock button
8. Handle
9. Chuck key holder
2. Rotate the side handle to the desired position.
3. Slide the depth gauge rod to the desired position.
The drilling depth is the distance between the tip
of the bit and the tip of the rod.
4. Tighten the side handle grip securely.
To reduce the risk of injury do not
WARNING
grasp the bit while the chuck is
rotating or while the bit is falling from the chuck.
To prevent personal injury, always remove the
chuck key from the chuck after each use.
Installing Bits into Keyed Chucks
Be sure that the shank of the bit and the chuck
jaws are clean. Dirt particles may cause the bit to
line up improperly. Do not use bits larger than the
maximum recommended capacity of the drill because
gear damage or motor overloading may result. For
best performance, be sure that the bits are properly
sharpened before use.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Open the chuck jaws wide
enough to insert a bit. Al-
low the bit to strike the
bottom of the chuck. Cen-
ter the bit in the chuck
jaws and tighten the jaws
by hand to align the bit.
3. Place the chuck key into
each of the three holes in the
chuck, turning it clockwise to tighten the chuck securely.
NOTE: Never use a wrench or means other than
a chuck key to tighten or loosen the chuck.
4. To remove the bit, insert the chuck key into one of
the holes in the chuck and turn it counterclockwise.

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of injury, always
WARNING
wear proper eye protection marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Always unplug tool before attaching or removing
accessories or making adjustments. Use only
specifically recommended accessories. Others
may be hazardous.
Keep hands and cord away from the bit and all
moving parts.
Selecting Action
MILWAUKEE Hammer-Drills have two settings:
drilling and hammer-drilling.
1. For drilling, slide the hammer-
drill lever to display the drill
symbol .
2. For hammer-drilling, slide the
hammer-drill lever to display the
hammer symbol
NOTE: To engage the hammering
mechanism, maintain pressure on
the bit. When pressure on the bit
is released, hammering action will stop.
Using Forward/Reverse Lever
The forward/reverse lever can only be adjusted when
the trigger is not pressed. Always allow the motor to
come to a complete stop before using the forward/
reverse lever. When hammer-drilling, use the tool in
forward rotation (clockwise) only.
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Tighten
Loosen
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