Use and Care Manual

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or right- handed users. If the hook is not desired at all, it can
be removed from the tool.
To move the belt hook, remove the screw that holds the
belt hook in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be
sure to securely tighten the screw.
OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. D)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.
To install the battery pack
6
into the tool handle, align the
battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in
the tool and ensure that it does notdisengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
5
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of thismanual.
5
6
Fig. D
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
11
.
Fig. E
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Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch
1
. To turn
the tool off, release the trigger switch. Your tool is equipped
with a brake. The chuck will stop when the trigger switch
is fully released. The variable speed switch enables you to
select the best speed for a particular application. The more
you squeeze the trigger, the faster the tool will operate. For
maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting holes
or fasteners.
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the switch and should be
avoided.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. A)
A forward/reverse control button
2
determines the
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock-off button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and
depress the forward/reverse control button on the right side
of the tool.
To select reverse, release the trigger switch and depress the
forward/reverse control button on the left side of the tool.
The center position of the control button locks the tool in
the off position. When changing the position of the control
button, be sure the trigger is released.
NOTE: The first time the tool is run after changing the
direction of rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem.
Worklights (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury could result.
There is a worklight
7
located above the trigger switch
1
. The worklight is activated when the trigger switch is
depressed. When the trigger is released, the worklight will
stay illuminated for up to 20 seconds. If the trigger switch
remains depressed, the worklights will remain on.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work
surface and are not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Quick-Release Chuck (Fig. A, F, G)

WARNING: Use only impact accessories. Non-impact
accessories may break and cause a hazardous
condition. Inspect accessory prior to use to ensure that
it con tains no cracks.
NOTE: The chuck accepts 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex accessories
and 1" (25.4 mm) bit tips only.
Place the forward/reverse button
2
in the lock-off
(center) position or remove battery pack before changing
accessories.