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VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or
"OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger.
The speed can be adjusted from the minimum
to maximum nameplate RPM by the pressure
you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure
to increase the speed and release pressure to
decrease speed Fig. 1).
To reduce the risk of injury
W RNING
immediately discontinue
use of the tool if the variable speed control
ceases to function. Subsequent loss of
on/off control of the trigger switch is likely.
MODE SELECTOR DIAL
The mode selector dial allows the tool to be
set for various applications as listed in the
following chart, (Fig. 10).
Do not operate the selection
C UTION
dial until the tool comes to a
Drilling only:
used for drilling
wood, steel, etc.
Operating Instructions
FORW RD/REVERSING LEVER
ND TRIGGER LOCK
FIG. 9
Drilling/hammering:
used for drilling
concrete
FORWARD/REVERSING LEVER &
TRIGGER LOCK
Your tool is equipped with a forward/
reversing lever and trigger lock located above
the trigger (Fig. 9). This lever was designed for
changing rotation of the chuck, and for locking
the trigger in an "OFF" position to help prevent
accidental starts and accidental battery
discharge.
For forward rotation, (with chuck pointed away
from you) move the lever to the far left. For
reverse rotation move the lever to the far right.
To activate trigger lock move lever to the
center off position.
Do not change direction of
C UTION
rotation until the tool
comes to a complete stop. Shifting during
rotation of the chuck can cause damage to the
tool.
complete stop. Shifting during rotation of the
chuck can cause damage to the tool.
When using demolition or chipping bits such
as bull points, chisels, spades, gouges, etc.
the "Hammer Only" mode must be selected.
Vario-lock
allows for desired
positions of "hammer"
FIG. 10
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Hammering only:
used for light
chipping work