of the battery, completely charge
the battery in the battery charger
before using your power tool for
the first time)
- connect charger cable K with both
charger A and charger interface B
- connect charger A with wall socket
- indicator C is blinking GREEN
indicating that the battery is being
charged
- during the charging procedure, the
handle of the tool warms up; this
is normal
- indicator C turns GREEN
continuously when the battery is
fully charged
- the lithium-ion battery can be
charged at any time (interrupting
the charging procedure does not
damage the battery)
- the lithium-ion battery does not
have to be empty before charging
(no "memory-effect" as with nickel-
cadmium batteries)
- the tool cannot be used during
the charging procedure; it is not
defective when inoperative during
the charging procedure
- if you anticipate long periods of non-
use for the tool, it is best to unplug
the charger from its power source
• On/off 9
• Changing direction of rotation q
- when not properly set in left/right
position, switch D 2 cannot be
activated
! change direction of rotation
only when tool is at a complete
standstill
• Changing bits w
- push bit to end position in bitholder
G
! do not use bits with a damaged
shank
• Automatic spindle-lock
Allows you to manually tighten or
loosen screws, when necessary e
• Spot light r
Spot light H automatically lights on
when activating switch D, even when
switch E is in the middle (locking)
position
• Bit storage J 2
Offers storage for 2 bits at the front
• Battery protection
Switches off the tool or prevents the
tool from being switched on, when
- the load is too high
- the battery temperature is not within
the allowable operating temperature
range of -20 to +50°C
- the lithium-ion battery is nearly
empty (to protect against deep
discharge)
! do not continue to press the
on/off switch after the tool is
switched off automatically;
battery may be damaged
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Use the appropriate bits t
! do not use damaged bits
! only use bits with hexagon shaft
• When turning in a screw at/near the
cross cut end or an edge of wood, pre-
drill a hole in order to avoid cracking
of the wood
• For an optimal use of the tool a steady
pressure on the screw is required,
especially while removing
• When screwdriving in hard wood one
should pre-drill a hole
• For more information see
www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for
professional use
• Keep tool and charger clean
! unplug charger from power
source before cleaning
• If the tool/charger should fail despite
the care taken in manufacturing and
testing procedures, repair should be
carried out by an after-sales service
centre for SKIL power tools
- send the tool or charger
undismantled together with proof
of purchase to your dealer or
the nearest SKIL service station
(addresses as well as the service
diagram of the tool are listed on
www.skil.com)
• Be aware that damage due to overload
or improper handling of the tool will
be excluded from the warranty (for
the SKIL warranty conditions see
www.skil.com or ask your dealer)
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