Changing the direction of rotation
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Change the direction of rotation by pushing the
rotation direction switch
Tips and tricks
Tip! How to do things correctly.
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Before operation, check whether the screw or
drill insert is correctly fitted, i.e. centred in the
drill chuck.
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Screw bits are labelled according to their
dimensions and their shape. If you are uncer-
tain, always check first whether the bit fits tightly
in the screw head without any play.
Torque
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Smaller screws/bits can be damaged if you
set too high a torque or too high a speed.
Hard screw joints (in metal)
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Particularly high torques occur, e.g. in metal
screw joints made using drive sockets.
Select a low rotational speed.
Soft screw joints (e.g. in soft wood)
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Here, too, you should use a low rotational
speed, e.g. to avoid damaging the surface of
the wood upon contact with the screw head.
Use a countersink.
When drilling in wood, metal and other
materials, observe the following:
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Use a high speed for drill bits with a small
diameter and a low speed for drill bits with
a large diameter.
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Select a low speed for hard materials and
a high speed for soft materials.
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Secure or fasten the workpiece in a clamp
or vice (if possible).
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to the right or left.
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Mark the spot where you want to drill using
a centre punch or nail. Select a low rotational
speed when starting.
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Pull the rotating drill bit from the hole repeatedly
to remove dust and chips and clear the hole.
Drilling in metal
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Use a metal drill (HSS). For optimum results,
cool the drill bit with cutting oil. Metal drill bits
can also be used to drill into plastics. Start with
a 3 mm drill bit and then increase the size until
the desired hole diameter is achieved.
Drilling in wood
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Use a wood drill with a lathe centre; for deep
holes, use an auger bit; for large-diameter
holes, use a Forstner bit. Small screws can be
screwed directly into soft wood without
predrilling.
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