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.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS EYE, EAR & LUNG PROTECTION – cont’d WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING: Read all safety warnings and When operating a power tool outdoors, use all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. and instructions may result in electric shock, fire Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces and/or serious injury.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing edges are less likely to bind and are easier to or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and control.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a vise to Know your drill. Do not plug hold the workpiece. It is safer than using your the drill into the power source until you have hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool. read and understand this Instruction Manual.
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool. Make sure any extension cord used with this tool is in good condition.
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 more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Direct current Amperes No load speed Hertz Alternating or direct current...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING LED WORKLIGHT VARIABLE-SPEED SWITCH The LED worklight (1) is turned ON and OFF by This drill is equipped with a variable-speed pressing the worklight switch button (2) (Fig. 1). ON/OFF switch. To turn the worklight ON, press the worklight switch button once.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING DRILL BITS – cont’d REMOVING BITS Insert the bit into the chuck the full length Remove the drill plug from the power of the jaws. Raise the front of your drill source. slightly to prevent the bit from falling out of the chuck jaws.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING DRILLING – cont’d Hold the drill firmly with both hands whenever possible. Use one hand to grasp the rear of the handle and switch and the other to grasp the forward body of the drill. NOTE: Make sure your hands do not cover the air vents in the drill housing.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHUCK REMOVAL – cont’d Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the jaws of chuck securely (Fig. 9). Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet (4) in Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a a clockwise direction.
MAINTENENCE RETIGHTENING A LOOSE CHUCK GENERAL After installing the chuck once it has been WARNING: When servicing, use only removed, the chuck may become loose on the identical replacement parts. The use of any spindle and develop a wobble. Also, the chuck other part may create a hazard or cause screw may become loose causing the chuck product damage.
PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the drill. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this drill may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
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