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Drilling
1. Use firm pressure when drilling, but do not
press too hard. Too much pressure will not
help and will cause bit to overheat, may cause
bit to bend or break, cause undue strain on the
tool, and may damage the bit or workpiece.
Pressing too hard may stall the motor.
Mixing
The Spade Handle Drill / M ixer can be used to mix materials such as: paint, mortar,
grout, joint compound, thinset, plaster, stucco, and concrete.
note: Refer to the material manufacturer's
instructions for proper mixing instructions.
1. Lower mixing paddle into work material.
2. Start mixing the material at low speed.
note: Do not overload tool. If tool
bogs down, stop the tool.
3. Adjust speed as needed while mixing.
4. When material has been mixed, release
Trigger. Wait for tool to come to a complete
stop and remove mixing paddle from material.
Metal Drilling
1. Use high speed steel, carbide or
specialty bits for metal drilling.
2. Secure workpiece to keep it from moving
during the drilling operation.
3. Use a punch to create a dimple for the bit to start.
4. Start drilling slowly to keep bit from moving
away from your starting point.
Wood Drilling
1. Use high carbon bits or bits specially
designed for wood drilling, such as brad
point, spade bits, forstner bits, etc.
2. Secure workpiece to keep it from moving
during the drilling operation.
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2. Always drill in a straight line. Bending or
twisting bit while drilling may cause bit to bend
or break and may damage the workpiece.
3. Back off pressure when about to
penetrate the workpiece.
4. Keep motor running when pulling the bit out of a
completed hole to prevent bit from jamming.
5. Immediately after use, clean the mixing paddle.
a. If material is water based, fill clean
bucket with water, put mixing paddle
into bucket and squeeze Trigger.
b. If material is oil based, wipe off mixing paddle
with a clean cloth, then wipe off with a clean
cloth moistened with mineral spirits.
6. Dry the mixing paddle with a clean cloth.
7. To prevent accidents, turn off the
tool and unplug after use.
8. Spray the mixing paddle with light oil to
prevent rust while in storage, then store
the tool indoors out of children's reach.
5. Increase tool speed as the hole is established.
Do not go so fast or use so much pressure
that bit heats up. This can damage the bit and
create an irregular hole. For hard metal or
thick pieces, use cutting oil to keep bit cool.
6. When drilling large holes in metal, start
by drilling a smaller pilot hole, then use
a larger bit for the final size hole.
3. Start by drilling slowly to keep bit from moving
away from your starting point. Increase
tool speed as the hole is established.
4. To prevent or reduce "break out" when bit
penetrates the workpiece, clamp a piece of
scrap material to the back of the workpiece.
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