Know your product Unpacking Important information – Product care Fitting and removing the battery pack Battery charging To obtain the best life for the battery Using the drill Forward/reverse switch Adjustable torque Inserting and removing bits Adjustable side handle Drilling operator tips...
Safety instructions WARNING. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Save these instructions 1.
Ensure that the lighting is adequate. • Do not put pressure on the drill, such that it slows the motor down. Allow the drill bit to cut without pressure. You will get better results and you will be taking better care of your tool.
who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards. Children and frail people must not use this tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used.
near a sink, wash bowl or toilet. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the tool or charger. Doing so may short out parts, causing damage to the product and creating the risk of fire or electric shock. Take the tool or charger to your nearest Authorised Service centre or phone and speak with an experienced GMC Customer Service Representative for assistance in these circumstances:...
• The battery can be charged or operated at temperatures between 0° C and 40° C. NEVER CHARGE YOU LITHIUM ION BATTERY BELOW OR ABOVE TEMPERATURES RECOMMENDED OTHERWISE FIRE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY PACK MAY OCCUR. The most suitable temperatures to charge the battery pack are between 20 - 25°...
Know your product This drill is mainly used for drilling in wood or metal sheet and screwdriving. Use the tool and accessories only for intended applications. All other applications are expressly ruled out. 1. Keyless chuck 2. Torque collar 3. Trigger with variable speed control 4.
“Overload” section in this manual. Note: When the battery of the drill is at the lower end of the charge, the drill is more susceptible to the overload condition. As mentioned above the battery pack is an integral component of this tool and it is fitted with thermal safety devices.
(1835LiA) that is supplied for the 1G18LiB battery pack. To obtain the best life for the battery For battery storage and when the drill is not being used, it is advised to charge the battery to approximately half charge. Leaving the battery in the fully charged condition can shorten the cell life.
3. Holding the rear section of the chuck firmly, rotate the front section of the chuck clock-wise until the jaws tighten on the drill bit. The front section of the chuck needs to be tightened firmly to ensure the drill bit is held securely.
• Mark off the centre of the hole using a centre punch or nail. • 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.
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au.