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Operator’s Manual 12.0-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver 241-0300 CHARGE BATTERY BEFORE FIRST USE IMPORTANT : WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator’s full understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, and they are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ....................Page 3 Safety Instructions..................Page 5 Description ...................... Page 10 Assembly ......................Page 11 Operation ......................Page 12 Maintenance....................Page 21 Troubleshooting ....................Page 22 Warranty ......................Page 23 INTRODUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This cordless Drill/Driver has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Watt...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENRAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and 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. The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Use personal protective equipment.
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keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
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Do not operate the tool at full-load for more than 30 seconds, as this can cause the motor to become too hot, which may damage the motor. Release the trigger immediately when the screws are tightened to avoid breaking the screw. For best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more that 50°F (10°C) but less that 104°F (40°C).
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as those of the plug on charger. The cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition The size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below: The Cord Length (Feet) 25’ 50’ 100’ Cord Size (AWG) NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock.
DESCRIPTION kNOW YOUR DRILL/DRIVER (Fig.1) Torque adjustment ring Two-speed gearbox switch Fig. 1 Vents LED Worklight Direction of Rotation Selector Trigger Switch (Forward/Center Lock/ Reverse) Battery Release Button Battery Pack PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Motor 12 Volt DC Switch VSR (Variable Speed Reversible) No Load Speed LO 0-400 / HI 0-1300 RPM Clutch...
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE The drill has a 17+1position clutch. TWO-SPEED GEAR BOX The two-speed gear box is designed for drilling or driving at LO or HI speeds. A slide switch is located on top of your drill for selecting the appropriate speed.
PACkING LIST Drill/driver, Double-ended Bit, Two Battery Packs, Charger,Nylon storage bag and Operator’s manual. OPERATION BATTERY PROTECTION To protect the battery from damage and prolong its life, the battery pack’s circuitry will turn off the battery pack if it becomes overloaded or if the temperature becomes too high during use.
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1. Charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack with the correct charger. 2. Connect the charger to a power supply. 3. Align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the slot in the charger. 4. Insert the battery pack into the charger (Fig. 2). 5.
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If the charger detects a problem, the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off. 1. If registering as defective, remove and reinsert the battery pack in the charger. If the LED status reads “defective” a second time, try charging a different battery pack.
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CAUTION! when placing the battery pack in the tool, be sure that the raised rib on battery pack aligns with the groove inside the drill and that the latches snap into place properly. Improper attachment of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
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kEYLESS CHUCk (Fig. 6) Keyless chuck Fig. 6 UNLOCK(release) The drill has a keyless chuck to tighten or release drill bits in the Chuck jaws chuck jaws. The arrows on the chuck indicate the direction in which to Chuck rotate the chuck body in order to body LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the chuck jaws on the drill bit.
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ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH (Fig. Fig. 8 To decrease torque The torque clutch can be adjusted to 17+1 different settings. The higher the torque setting, the more force the drill To increase produces to turn an object in either torque LO or HI rotation speed. When using the drill for different driving applications, it is necessary to increase or decrease the torque in...
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LED worklight will turn off when the trigger switch is released. INSTALLING BITS (Fig.11) Fig. 11 Lock the trigger switch by placing the direction of rotation selector in the OFF (center) position. Open or close the chuck jaws to a Drill bit point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend...
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a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates. Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled. Depress the trigger switch to start the drill. Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting.
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- Bend or burn bits. - Produce off-center or irregular-shaped holes. MASONRY DRILLING For maximum performance, use carbide-tipped masonry bits when drilling holes in brick, tile, concrete, etc. Maintain a speed and pressure which allows cutting without overheating the bit or drill. Applying too much pressure will: - Overheat the drill.
MAINTENANCE WARNING! To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. WARNING! When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING! It is not recommended to use compressed dry air as cleaning method of the driver.
BATTERY PACk REMOVAL AND Fig. 14 Mallet PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. This product contains lithium-ion batteries. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of lithium-ion batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available Hex key...
WARRANTY If, during normal use, this MASTERFORCE power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this tool and its sales receipt back to your ®...
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