11
complete standstill
• Changing bits q
! do not use bits with a damaged shank
• Torque control (VariTorque) w
- output torque will increase as clutch ring B is rotated
from 1 to 23; position C will lock up the clutch to permit
drilling or driving heavy duty work
-
and increase until the desired depth has been reached
• Mechanical gear selection e
- set selector D to desired speed
! actuate the gear selector while tool is running
slowly
1
- low speed
- high torque
- for screwdriving and drilling large diameters
- for tapping thread
2
- high speed
- lower torque
- for drilling small diameters
• WORKLIGHT H r
- WORKLIGHT H will illuminate in default low brightness
mode when the tool is turned on OR if WORKLIGHT
button G is depressed without turning the tool on.
button G.
- Low brightness
switch is released
- High brightness
switch is released
- if press the WORKLIGHT button G
the WORKLIGHT H actively, and the WORKLIGHT H
speed control A again.
! WORKLIGHT button G is disabled while the tool is
running. The brightness should only be switched
when the tool is not running.
!
protection is activated (see below)
• Battery protection
being switched on, when
- the load is too high --> remove load and restart
- the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C --> 2
pressing button J7c; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
- the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge)
battery level 7b is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button J; charge battery
!
damaged
• Holding and guiding the tool t
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s)
- always use auxiliary handle N, which can be mounted
on either side of the tool, depending on personal
• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
by hand)
•
or call the local utility company for assistance
shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;
penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or
an electrical shock)
BATTERIES
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
• Do not use battery when damaged; it should be replaced
immediately
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3
Read the instruction manual before use
4
burn battery for any reason
5
Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
6
Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• A 2
- control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by
putting less or more pressure on the trigger
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 2
• Battery level indicator 7
- press the battery level indicator button J to show the
current battery level 7a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
7b, the
battery is empty
!
after pressing button J 7c, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
• Attaching belt clip 8
- attach the belt clip K to the drill with the supplied screw.
• Integrated bit clip L 2
- conveniently store hex bits.
• M 2
- attach a wrist strap (not included) around your hand
when carrying the tool.
• Changing direction of rotation 9
- when not properly set in left/right position, switch A 2
cannot be activated
! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a