8
ENGLISH
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
 
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and 
applicableregulations.
 
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal 
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power 
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the 
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up 
can causeinjury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, D)
 
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, 
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
 
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal 
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a 
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
6
, 
with the other hand on the side handle
5
.
Operation Modes (Fig. A)
 
WARNING: Do not select the operating mode when the 
tool isrunning.
Your tool is equipped with a mode selector dial 
3
 to selectthe 
mode appropriate to desiredoperation.
Symbol Mode Application
Rotary Drilling
Screwdriving
Drilling into steel, wood 
andplastics
Rotary 
Hammering
Drilling into concrete and 
masonry
Hammering 
only
Lightchipping
To select an operating mode:
1.  Depress the mode selector release button
4
.
2.  Rotate the mode selector dial so that the arrow points to the 
symbol corresponding with the desiredmode.
NOTE: The mode selector
3
 must be in rotary drilling, rotary 
hammering or hammering only mode at all times. There are no 
operable positions inbetween. It may be necessary to briefly 
run the motor after having changed from 'hammering only' to 
'rotary' modes in order to align thegears.
Performing an Application (Fig. A)
 
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL 
INJURY, ALWAYS ensure workpiece is anchored or 
clamped firmly. If drilling thin material, use a wood “back-
up” block to prevent damage to thematerial.
 
WARNING: Always wait until the motor has come to 
a complete standstill before changing the direction 
ofrotation.
1.  Choose and install the appropriate chuck, adapter, and/or 
bit onto to the tool. Refer to Bit and BitHolders.
2.  Using the mode selector dial
3
, selectthe mode 
appropriate to desired application. Refer to 
OperationModes.
3.  Adjust the side handle
5
 asrequired.
4.  Place the bit/chisel on the desiredlocation.
5.  Select the direction ofrotation using the forward/reverse 
slider
2
. When changing the position of the control slider, 
be sure the trigger isreleased.
a.  Push the forward/reverse slider
2
 to the LH-side for 
forward (RH) rotation. See arrows ontool.
b.  Push the forward/reverse slider
2
 to the RH-side for 
reverse (LH)rotation.
 
WARNING: Always wait until the motor has come to 
a complete standstill before changing the direction 
ofrotation.
6.  Depress the trigger switch
1
. The farther you depress 
the trigger switch, the faster the tool will operate. For 
maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting holes 
orfasteners.
 
WARNING:
•  Do not use this tool to mix or pump easily combustible 
or explosive fluids (benzine, alcohol, etc.).
•  Do not mix or stir inflammable liquids 
labelledaccordingly.
MAINTENANCE
Your 
 power tool has been designed to operate 
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. 
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool 
care and regularcleaning.
 
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal 
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power 
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the 
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up 
can causeinjury.
Lubrication
Various types of SDS-Plus drill bits and chisels are available as 
anoption. Accessories and attachments used must be regularly 
lubricated around the SDS-Plusfitment.
Consult your dealer for further information on the 
appropriateaccessories.
Cleaning
 
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing 
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around 
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved 
dust mask when performing thisprocedure.