User Manual

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Operation Modes (Fig. G)
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WARNING: Do not select the operating mode when the
tool isrunning.
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CAUTION: Never use in Rotary Drilling or Rotary
Hammering mode with a chisel bit in the bit holder.
Personal injury and damage to the the tool mayresult.
Your tool is equipped with a mode selector dial
5
to selectthe
mode appropriate to desiredoperation.
Symbol Mode Application
Rotary Drilling
Screwdriving
Drilling into steel, wood
andplastics
Rotary Hammering
Drilling into concrete
andmasonry
To select an operating mode:
1. Rotate the mode selector dial so that the arrow points to the
symbol corresponding for the desiredmode.
Worklight (Fig. A)
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CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury couldresult.
There is a worklight
7
located on the front of the tool. The
worklight is activated when the trigger switch is depressed, and
will automatically turn off 20seconds after the trigger switch is
released. If the trigger switch remains depressed, the worklight
will remainon.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface
and is not intended to be used as aflashlight.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. F)
A forward/reverse control button
4
determines the direction of
bit rotation and also serves as a lock‑offbutton.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch
3
and
depress the forward/reverse control button on the right side of
thetool.
To select reverse, 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.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch
The variable speed trigger switch enables you to select the best
speed for a particular application. The farther you squeeze the
trigger switch, 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 trigger switch and should
beavoided.
Trigger Switch (Fig. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch
3
. To turn the
tool off, release the trigger switch. Your tool is equipped with
a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger switch is
fullyreleased.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, E)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
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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 side handle
1
,
with the other hand on the main handle
6
.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
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WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
Bit and Bit Holder
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WARNING: Burn Hazard. ALWAYS wear gloves when
changing bits. Accessible metal parts on the tool and bits
may get extremely hot during operation. Small bits of
broken material may damage barehands.
The hammerdrill can be fitted with different bits depending on
the desired application. Use sharp drill bitsonly.
Bit Reccomendations
• For wood, use twist bits, spade bits, power auger bits or
holesaws.
• For metal, use high‑speed steel twist drill bits or holesaws.
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions
are cast iron and brass which should be drilleddry.
SDS plus® Bit Holder (Fig.H)
NOTE: Special adapters are needed to use the SDS plus® bit
holder with straight shank bits and hexagonal screwdriver bits.
Refer to OptionalAccessories.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
1. Insert the shank of the bit about 19mm into SDS plus® tool
holder
15
.
2. Push and rotate bit until it locks in place. The bit will be
securelyheld.
3. To release bit, pull the sleeve
16
back and remove thebit.
To move ultilty hook, remove the screw that holds the ultilty
hook in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure to
securely tighten thescrew.