Use and Care Manual

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Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before

changing modes. Press the selector button to

cycle between the settings. Select wireless to

change the default RPM settings via the ONE-KEY

App on your smart device.

Default Max RPM

High

Low

Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4

1 200

300

1 450

375

1 700

425

2 000

500

Selecting Speed

The speed selector is on top of the motor housing.

Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before

changing speeds. See “Applications” for recom-

mended speeds under various conditions.

1. For Low speed, push the speed selector to display

“1”.

2. For High speed, push the speed selector to display

“2”.

Using the Control Switch

The control switch may be set to three positions:

forward, reverse and lock. Due to a lockout mecha-

nism, the control switch can only be adjusted when

the ON/OFF switch is not pressed. Always allow the

motor to come to a complete stop before using the

control switch.

Lock

Push to

CENTER

Reverse

Forward

For forward (clockwise)

rotation, push in the con-

trol switch from the right

side of the tool. Check

the direction of rotation

before use.

For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push in the

control switch from the left side of the tool. Check

direction of rotation before use.

To lock the trigger, push the control switch to the

center position. The trigger will not work while the

control switch is in the center locked position. Always

lock the trigger or remove the battery pack before

performing maintenance, changing accessories,

storing the tool and any time the tool is not in use.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, always

always hold or brace securely.

Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed

1. To start the tool, grasp the handles ﬁ rmly and pull

the trigger.

NOTE: An LED is turned on when the trigger is

pulled.

2. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pres-

sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,

the greater the speed.

3. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Make sure

the bit comes to a complete stop before laying the

tool down.

Drilling

Place the bit on the work surface and apply ﬁ rm pres-

sure before starting. Too much pressure will slow the

bit and reduce drilling efﬁ ciency. Too little pressure

will cause the bit to slide over the work area and dull

the point of the bit.

If the tool begins to stall, reduce pressure slightly to

allow the bit to regain speed. If the bit binds, reverse

the motor to free the bit from the workpiece.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING

Recharge only with the charger

speciﬁ ed for the battery. For spe-

ciﬁ c charging instructions, read the operator’s

manual supplied with your charger and battery.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

To remove the battery, push in the release buttons

and pull the battery pack away from the tool.

To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body

of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, always

use a side handle when using this

tool. Always brace or hold securely. Ensure side

handle is tightened securely before each use.

Installing the Side Handle

1. To install the side handle,

Hooks

Slots

loosen the side handle grip

until the hooks are far

enough apart to ﬁ t into the

slots on the gear case ring.

Position the side handle on

the top, pointing to the left or

right. Tighten the side han-

dle grip until it is secure.

2. To remove the side handle,

loosen the side handle grip

until the side handle can be

removed. Reposition and

tighten securely.

WARNING

Always remove battery pack before

changing or removing accesso-

ries. Only use accessories speciﬁ cally recom-

mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

Installing Bits

Always remove the battery before inserting or remov-

ing bits. Select the proper style and size bit for the job.

This tool is equipped with a spindle lock. The chuck

can be tightened with one hand, creating higher grip

strengths on the bit.

1. To open the chuck jaws, turn the sleeve in the

counterclockwise direction.

When using drill bits, allow the bit to strike the

bottom of the chuck. Center the bit in the chuck

jaws and lift it about 1/16” off of the bottom.

When using screwdriver bits, insert the bit far

enough for the chuck jaws to grip the hex of the

bit.

2. To close the chuck jaws, turn the sleeve in the

clockwise direction. The bit is secure when the

chuck makes a ratcheting sound and the sleeve

can not be rotated any further.

3. To remove the bit, turn the sleeve in the counter-

clockwise direction.

NOTE: A ratcheting sound may be heard when the

chuck is opened or closed. This noise is part of the

locking feature, and does not indicate a problem with

the chuck’s operation.

ONE-KEY™

To learn more about the ONE-KEY functionality for

this tool, please reference the Quick Start guide in-

cluded with this product or go to milwaukeetool.com/

One-Key. To download the ONE-KEY app, visit the

App Store or Google Play from your smart device.

APPLICATIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock,

check work area for hidden pipes

and wires before drilling or driving screws.

Drilling in Wood, Composition

Materials and Plastic

When drilling in wood, composition materials and

plastic, select the

drill-only operating mode.

Start the drill slowly, gradually increasing speed as

you drill. When drilling into wood, use wood augers

or twist drill bits. Always use sharp bits. When using

twist drill bits, pull the bit out of the hole frequently to

clear chips from the bit ﬂ utes. To reduce the chance of

splintering, back work with a piece of scrap wood. Se-

lect low speeds for plastics with a low melting point.

Drilling in Metal

When drilling in metal, select the drill-only oper-

ating mode. Use high speed steel twist drills or hole

saws. Use a center punch to start the hole. Lubricate

drill bits with cutting oil when drilling in iron or steel.

Use a coolant when drilling in nonferrous metals such

as copper, brass or aluminum. Back the material

to prevent binding and distortion on breakthrough.

Drilling in Masonry

When drilling in masonry, select the hammer

drill operating mode. Use high speed carbide-

tipped bits. Drilling soft masonry materials such

as cinder block requires little pressure. Hard

materials like concrete require more pressure.

A smooth, even ﬂ ow of dust indicates the proper

drilling rate. Do not let the bit spin in the hole

without cutting. Do not use water to settle dust or

to cool bit. Both actions will damage the carbide.

Driving Screws and Nut Running

Drill a pilot hole when driving screws into thick or hard

materials. Select the driving screws mode. Set

the torque selector collar to the proper position and

set the speed to low. Use the proper style and size

screwdriver bit for the type of screw you are using.

With the screwdriver bit in the screw, place the tip of

the screw on the workpiece and apply ﬁ rm pressure

before pulling the trigger. Screws can be removed

by reversing the motor.

Overloading

Continuous overloading may cause permanent dam-

age to tool or battery pack.

OPERATION

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, wear

safety goggles or glasses with side

shields.

Selecting Action

1. To use the hammer-drilling

mode (Cat. No. 2706-20 only),

rotate the application selector

collar until the hammer symbol

appears in line with the arrow.

Apply pressure to the bit to en-

gage the hammering mechanism.

NOTE: The number selected on the torque selec-

tor collar has no effect on operation of the drill in

this mode.

NOTE: When using carbide bits, do not use water

to settle dust. Do not attempt to drill through steel

reinforcing rods. This will damage the carbide bits.

2. To use the driving screws mode

rotate the application selector

collar until the drive symbol

appears in line with the arrow.

Then rotate the torque selector

collar until the desired clutch set-

ting appears in line with the arrow.

The adjustable clutch, when properly adjusted, will

slip at a preset torque to prevent driving the screw

too deep into different materials and to prevent

damage to the screw or tool.

The torque speciﬁ cations shown here are approximate

values obtained with a fully charged battery pack.

Clutch

Setting in. lbs Applications

Small screws in softwood.

Medium screws in softwood or

small screws in hardwood.

Large screws in softwoods. Me-

dium screws in hardwood or large

screws in hardwood with pilot hole.

NOTE: Because the settings shown in the table are

only a guide, use a piece of scrap material to test

the different clutch settings before driving screws

into the workpiece.

3. To use the drilling only mode,

rotate the application selector

collar until the drill symbol

appears in line with the arrow.

NOTE: The number selected on

the torque selector collar has no

effect on operation of the drill in

this mode.

4. To use the Mode Selector

buttons, rotate the application

selector collar until the wireless

symbol

appears in line with

the arrow.

NOTE: The number selected

on the torque selector collar has

no effect on operation of the drill in this mode.

Hammer-drilling is not available in this mode.