8V CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER BL1182/BL1181 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code: BL1182/BL1181 Date: 080613 Edition: 05 Op: DCR
Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety instructions Additional safety rules for drills Additional safety instructions for the charger Additional safety instructions related to the battery pack and battery safety When to charge the battery Know your product Unpacking Important information – Product care Fitting and removing the battery pack Battery charging To obtain the best life for the battery Using the drill Forward/reverse switch Adjustable t
Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service. CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
3. Personal safety a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c.
• Ensure that the lighting is adequate. • Do not put pressure on the drill, such that it slows the motor down. Allow the drill bit to cut without pressure. You will get better results and you will be taking better care of your tool. • Keep the area free of tripping hazards. • Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this tool. • Only use accessory bits in good condition. • Before drilling, check that there is sufficient clearance for the drill bit under the workpiece. • Do not touch the bit after operation.
who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards. Children and frail people must not use this tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety.
near a sink, wash bowl or toilet. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the tool or charger. Doing so may short out parts, causing damage to the product and creating the risk of fire or electric shock. Take the tool or charger to your nearest Authorised Service centre or phone and speak with an experienced GMC Customer Service Representative for assistance in these circumstances: • If liquid has been spilled into the tool or charger, or if rain or water has touched the tool, Battery Pack or charger.
• The battery can be charged or operated at temperatures between 0° C and 40° C. NEVER CHARGE YOU LITHIUM ION BATTERY BELOW OR ABOVE TEMPERATURES RECOMMENDED OTHERWISE FIRE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY PACK MAY OCCUR. The most suitable temperatures to charge the battery pack are between 20 - 25° C. • Always allow the battery pack to cool down after charging, do not place it in a hot environment such as a metal shed or open trailer left in the sun. • Take care where the tool is stored.
Know your product This drill is mainly used for drilling in wood or metal sheet and screwdriving. Use the tool and accessories only for intended applications. All other applications are expressly ruled out. 1. Keyless chuck 2. Torque collar 3. Trigger with variable speed control 4. Forward/reverse switch 5. Side handle 6. Side handle clamp knob 7. Battery pack release tabs 8. Rechargeable battery pack (model 1G18LiB) 9. Charger (model 1835C) 10.
In this condition, DO NOT force cool the pack by placing in a freezer or similar device. Refer to the “Overload” section in this manual. Another feature of the drill/battery pack is the low voltage cut out feature. This feature operates when the voltage drops below a pre set value. When this occurs the tool will automatically stop operating.
WARNING. Only use charger 1835C with the adaptor (1835LiA) that is supplied for the 1G18LiB battery pack. Battery charging This battery is recommended for the use of a residual current of 30mA or less. • The battery supplied with this tool is model number 1G18LiB. • The Charger Pack supplied with this tool is model number 1835C. • The Charger Adaptor supplied with this tool is model number 1835LiA. Note. Only use the supplied batteries, charger and adaptor. IMPORTANT.
Forward/reverse switch Inserting and removing bits This switch (4) will allow you to change the direction of the motor while the trigger switch is not depressed. Drilling uses the forward mode. The reverse mode is intended for the removal of screws. This drill has a keyless chuck, which means that a chuck key is not needed to secure a bit in the drill. 1.
Drilling operator tips Chuck replacement Drilling metals • Always clamp sheet metal. • Support thin metal with a block of wood to avoid distorting it. • Use a punch to mark the centre of the hole.
GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have access to the Internet, please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 7am – 7pm, 7days a week (AEST).
