/2" Brushless Drill / Driver 241-0480 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Injury, User Must Read and Understand the Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference. For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-917-4374 (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm EST).
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Overview/Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions! Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. 4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure that these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards. USE AND CARE OF THE POWER TOOLS 1. Do not force the power tool.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BRUSHLESS DRILL/DRIVER 1. Know your drill/driver. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury. 2. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. 3.
OVERVIEW Torque-adjustment Ring FIG. 1 Two-speed Gearbox Switch Keyless Chuck Chuck Jaws Vents Direction-of-rotation Selector (Forward/ Center-lock/Reverse) Variable-speed Trigger Switch LED Worklight SPECIFICATIONS Motor 20 Volt DC Chuck 1/2” (13mm) No Load Speeds 0-450 / 0-1750 RPM Clutch 23+1positions Torque 600 in.lb Weight (without battery) 2 lb. 12 oz. (1.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any part is broken or missing, DO NOT attempt to attach the battery pack, or operate the tool until the broken or missing part is replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.
OPERATION 2. Depress the battery-release button, located on the front of the battery pack, to release the battery pack. 3. Pull the battery pack and remove it from the tool. DIRECTION -OF-ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/CENTERLOCK/REVERSE) (FIG. 3) FIG. 3 VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 2) FIG. 2 Reverse Forward Directionof-rotation Selector Variable-speed Trigger Switch The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located above the trigger switch.
OPERATION ELECTRIC BRAKE To stop the drill/driver, release the trigger switch and allow the chuck to come to a complete stop. The electric brake quickly stops the chuck from rotating. This feature engages automatically when you release the trigger switch. TWO-SPEED GEARBOX (FIG. 4) FIG. 4 NOTICE: Avoid running the drill/driver at high speed for extended periods of time. Running at high speed under constant usage may cause the drill/driver to become overheated.
OPERATION ADJUSTABLE-TORQUE CLUTCH (FIG. 6) DRILL MODE (FIG. 7) FIG. 7 FIG. 6 To Decrease Torque Drill Icon 17 1 9 21 23 Torque-adjustment Ring Torque Indicator To Increase Torque The higher the torque drill setting, the more force the drill/driver produces to turn an object in either low or high rotation speed. When using the drill/driver for different driving applications, increase or decrease the torque in order to help prevent damage to screw heads, threads, workpiece, etc.
OPERATION INSTALLING BITS (FIG. 9) FIG. 9 Keyless Chuck REMOVING BITS (FIG. 10) FIG. 10 OPEN (Release) Chuck Jaws OPEN (Release) Bit 17 1 9 21 23 Chuck Jaws 17 1 9 21 23 Bit Keyless Chuck GRIP (Tighten) GRIP (Tighten) 1. Remove the battery pack from the drill/ driver. 1. Remove the battery pack from the drill/ driver. 2.
OPERATION INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BELT CLIP (FIG.11) FIG. 11 To install the bit holder: 1. Align the rib of the bit holder the hole on the base of the drill. 2. Insert the screw (included) and tighten the screw securely with a screwdriver. The bit holder can be positioned on either side of the tool. To remove the bit holder: Belt Clip 1. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw that attaches the bit holder to the drill. 2. Remove the screw and the bit holder.
OPERATION DRILLING IN WOOD • Overheat the drill/driver • Wear the bearings For maximum performance, use woodboring brad-point drill bits (available separately) or brad-point bits (available separately) for wood drilling. • Bend or burn bits • Produce off-center or irregularly shaped holes 1. When drilling “through” holes, place a block of wood behind the workpiece to prevent ragged or splintered edges on the back side of the hole.
MAINTENANCE REMOVING THE CHUCK (FIG. 13) 1. Remove the battery pack from the drill/ driver. 2. Open the chuck jaws. 3. Insert a 3/8” hex key (available separately) into the chuck and securely tighten the chuck jaws onto the hex key. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet (available separately) in a clockwise direction. This will tighten the chuck onto the spindle. 4. Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The drill/driver does not work. Bit cannot be installed. Motor is overheating. CAUSE SOLUTION Battery is depleted. Charge the battery. Chuck jaws are not open. Open the chuck jaws. The bit does not fit the chuck jaw. Use an appropriate bit with a shank no larger than ½ in. The cooling vents may be obstructed. Clean, clear the vents. Do not cover the vents with your hand during operation.
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