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- Page 1 5/8" HIGH TORQUE DRILL 120V 60Hz 5 year limited warranty on tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. WEAR CSA APPROVED WEAR EAR WEAR A EYE PROTECTION PROTECTION FACE MASK...
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Page 2: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BENCHMARK DUAL VOLTAGE INVERTER STICK WELDER Rating 120V, 60Hz, AC Amperes: 10AMP Chuck Speed: 0-750 RPM (no load) Chuck: 5/8” Keyed Drilling Capacity Wood 1-9/16" / Metal – 5/8" Weight: 7.9 lbs / 3.6kg NEED ASSISTANCE? Call us on our toll-free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 (Monday through Friday 9am –... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1240-900 5/8" HIGH TORQUE DRILL TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications ................... 1 Table of Contents ................... 2 General Safety Warnings ................3 Eye, Ear & Lung Protection ................3 Electrical Safety ..................... 3 Power Tool Safety ................... 3 General Safety Rules ..................4 Work Area ...................... -
Page 4: General Safety Warnings
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product. -
Page 5: General Safety Rules
1240-900 5/8" HIGH TORQUE DRILL GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. -
Page 6: Power Tool Use And Care
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. - Page 7 1240-900 5/8" HIGH TORQUE DRILL WARNING: Know your drill. Do not plug the drill into the power source until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
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Page 8: Specific Safety Rules
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR LOW GEAR MUD MIXER Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. • Hold the power tool by its insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. -
Page 9: Safety Symbols
1240-900 5/8" HIGH TORQUE DRILL SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the drill. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for mor efficient and safer operation of this tool. -
Page 10: Know Your Drill
KNOW YOUR BENCHMARK 10A 5/8" LOW GEAR DRILL/MIXER Auxiliary handle Swiveling “D” handle Air vents Air vents Chuck Forward/reverse switch Lock-on switch Speed control dial Trigger switch... -
Page 11: Assembly And Operating
1240-900 5/8" HIGH TORQUE DRILL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING AUXILIARY HANDLE AND D HANDLE WARNING: The auxiliary handle and D handle must be installed as it will provide additional control over the drill during heavy drilling operations. To install the “D” handle (2), insert the “D”... -
Page 12: Lock-On Switch
SPEED CONTROL DIAL This feature enables you to pre-set the tool for a desired RPM when using the “Lock-On” button feature. The tool speed is adjusted by rotating the “speed control” dial (4) (Fig. 4) clockwise to increase the speed and counterclockwise to decrease the speed. -
Page 13: Removing Bits
1240-900 5/8" HIGH TORQUE DRILL WARNING: Do not insert the drill bit into the chuck and tighten as shown in Fig. 7. The drill bit MUST be properly inserted with all three chuck jaws holding the bit centered in the chuck. Failure... -
Page 14: Driving Screws
drilling small holes. Use a slower drill speed when drilling large holes. 4. Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force the drill bit or apply sideways pressure to elongate the hole. WARNING: Be prepared for binding and bit breakthrough. -
Page 15: Retightening A Loose Chuck
1240-900 5/8" HIGH TORQUE DRILL 4. Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. 5. Open the chuck jaws as far as possible. 6. Remove the chuck screw using a screwdriver (Fig. 11). Fig. 11 Fig 11 NOTE: Turn screw CLOCKWISE to remove it. -
Page 16: Maintenance
NOTE: Make sure the brush cap threads are not cross-threaded. Do NOT over tighten. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to replace the second carbon brush located on the opposite side of the motor housing. GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. -
Page 17: Exploded View
1240-900 5/8" HIGH TORQUE DRILL EXPLODED VIEW... -
Page 18: Parts List
For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-866-349-8665; Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm EST. Always order by key number. Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 1240-900-001 Screw M6X25 (Left) 1240-900-002 Chuck 1240-900-003 Spindle 1240-900-004... -
Page 19: Warranty
WARRANTY 10A 5/8" LOW GEAR DRILL/MIXER If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange. Three year warranty for the battery and charger. - Page 21 1240-900 5/8" HIGH TORQUE DRILL...
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