Bostitch BTC400LB Instruction Manual page 9

(7) firmly into tool until an audible click is heard as shown in figure B.
To ReMove BATTeRy PAck: Depress the
battery release button (8) as shown in figure c
and pull battery pack out of tool.
Trigger Switch & forward/Reverse
Button - figure d
• The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling and
releasing the trigger switch (1) shown in figure
d. The farther the trigger is depressed, the
higher the speed of the drill.
• A forward/reverse control button (2) determines
the rotational direction of the tool and also
serves as a lock off button.
• To select forward rotation, release the trigger
switch and depress the forward/reverse control button on the right side of the tool.
• To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control button on the left side of the
tool.
• The center position of the control button locks
the tool in the off position. When changing the
position of the control button, be sure the trigger
is released.
Adjusting Torque control - figure e
This tool is fitted with a torque adjustment collar
(3) to select the operating mode and to set the
torque for tightening screws. Large screws and hard
workpiece materials require a higher torque setting
than small screws and soft workpiece materials.
• For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the
collar to the drilling position symbol
• For screwdriving, set the collar to the desired setting. If you do not yet know the
appropriate setting, proceed as follows:
• Set the collar to the lowest torque setting.
• Tighten the first screw.
• If the clutch ratchets before the desired result is
achieved, increase the collar setting and continue
tightening the screw. Repeat until you reach the
correct setting. Use this setting for the remaining
screws.
dual Range Gearing - figure f
The dual range feature of your drill allows you to
shift gears for greater versatility.
• To select low speed, high torque setting (position
1), turn tool off and permit to stop. Slide gear
shifter button (4) away from the chuck.
• To select the high speed, low torque setting
(position 2), turn tool off and permit to stop. Slide
gear shifter button back toward the chuck.
NoTe: Do not change gears when tool is running.
If you are having trouble changing gears, make sure
that the dual range gear button is either completely
pushed forward or completely pushed back.
keyless chuck - figure G
WARNING:
removed to prevent tool actuation before installing or
removing accessories.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
1. Grasp the chuck (5) and rotate it in the
Make certain the battery pack is
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