User manual SKIL 2898

[. . . ] WARNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. [. . . ] Insert a clean bit up to the drill bit flutes for small bits, or as far as it will go for large bits. Open the chuck all the way, remove left-hand thread screw inside chuck by turning it clockwise. Insert the short arm of a 1/2" hex key wrench and close jaws on flats of wrench. Strike long arm of wrench sharply counterclockwise, remove wrench and unthread chuck from spindle (Fig. Do not use the power of the Do not CAUTION rotation change direction of until the tool comes Shifting during rotation of the chuck can cause damage to the tool. The drill " " position will lock up the clutch to permit drilling and driving heavyduty work, and also enables bits to be changed quickly and easily in the keyless chuck. bRAKE When the trigger switch is released it activates the brake to stop the chuck quickly. This is especially useful in the repetitive driving and removal of screws. gEAR SHIFTING Your tool is equipped with two separate gear ranges , Hi-torque and High-speed. Hi-torque provides high-torque and slower drilling speeds for heavy duty work or for driving screws. INSTALLING CHUCK Always keep the spindle threads, the threads of the chuck and securing screw free of debris. RELEASING AND INSERTING BATTERY PACK Release battery pack from tool by pressing the battery release button and sliding pack To insert battery, align battery and slide battery pack into tool until it locks into position. The battery pack accepts only about 80% of in two or three charge/discharge cycles. Its maximum capacity with its first few charge Remember to unplug charger during storage cycles. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging the battery only when the battery temperature in some other electrical device. A substantial drop in operating time per light switch which turns power "off" when lights charge may mean that the battery pack is are turned off. If you still do not get proper charging, or more) of non-use of your tool, it is best to take or send tool, battery pack and charger to run your tool down until it is fully discharged before storing your battery pack. Period of storage, the capacity at first recharge Note: Use of charger's or battery packs not will be lower. BATTERY CHARGE CONDITION INDICATOR LIGHTS (SB18B BATTERY) Your battery pack is equipped with charge condition indicator lights (Fig. The indicator lights shows the charge condition of the battery during operation. When all five lights are illuminated, this indicates the batter pack is fully charged. When only three lights illuminate, this indicates the battery pack is partially charged. [. . . ] If this procedure is not followed, the tool will have a tendency to torque or twist in your hands when the nut or bolt seats. If both hands are holding the drill, they cannot be cut by the hole saw. Hole saws are ideal for use with lock installation kits for 2-1/8" deadbolts or locksets with 15/16" or 1" latch hole in wooden and composition doors. Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard. [. . . ]