Drilling Metals; Drilling Plastics And Plastic Coated Chipboard; Drilling Masonry; Drilling Wood - GMC 18VDT18V Instruction Manual

Adjustable torque
This drill is equipped with 16
torque settings plus one drill
setting which are controlled by
the torque collar (2). By rotating
the collar behind the chuck, it is
possible to adjust the torque.
This will allow better control
when using the drill as a
screwdriver as it prevents over-
tightening of the screws.
For drilling, always use the use
the Drill position by aligning the
Drill symbol with the triangular
indicator on the front face of the
drill near the torque collar.
For setting the torque position,
select a low setting on the torque collar and align the
selected number with the triangular indicator on the side
face of the drill, next to the torque collar. Increase gradually
to set the correct torque. It is better to use a scrap piece of
material if possible to set the torque.

Drilling metals

• Always clamp sheet metal.
• Support thin metal with a block of wood to avoid
distorting it.
• Use a punch to mark the centre of the hole.
• Use a suitable lubricant for the material you are
working on.
USE FOR
Oil Steel
Turpentine or paraffin Aluminium
Do not lubricate Brass, copper or cast iron

Drilling plastics and plastic coated chipboard

• Use high speed drill bits
• See drilling wood below

Drilling masonry

• This drill is not designed for drilling masonry.
• Purchase or hire a Hammer drill.

Drilling wood

• Clamp a piece of scrap wood to the back of your work to
prevent splintering.
All drilling operations
• Mark off the centre of the hole using a centre punch
or nail.
Care
• Don't force the drill, let it work at its own pace
• Keep the drill bit sharp.
• Reduce pressure, as the drill is about to break through
the item being drilled.

Maintenance

Store the tools, instruction manual and where necessary the
accessories in the original packaging. In this way you will
always have all the information and parts ready to hand.
Do not throw used batteries into fire or water. There
is a danger of explosion! Please hand in non-working
or used batteries, or tools with built-in batteries, to the
environmentally-safe disposal unit at a municipal waste-
disposal centre, or to your dealer.
General inspection
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They
may vibrate loose over time.
If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be carried
out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's agent, or an
authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard.
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