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(Original instructions)
Hammer drilling
u  For hammer drilling in masonry and concrete, set the 
operating mode selector (4) to the 
 position and the 
drilling mode selector (3) to the 
 position. When ham-
mering, the tool should not bounce and run smoothly. If 
necessary, increase the speed.
Hammering
u  For hammering with spindle lock, and for light chiselling 
and chipping, set the operating mode selector (4) to the 
 position and the drilling mode selector (3) to the 
 
position.
u  When changing from hammer drilling to chiselling, turn 
the chisel to the desired position. If resistance is felt 
during mode change, slightly turn the chisel to engage the 
spindle lock.
Switching on and off 
u  Select the required speed by turning the speed selector 
dial (2).
u  To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (1).
u  To switch the tool off, release the on/off switch.
Brush monitor (g. E)
Your tool has a built in system that monitors the health of the 
brushes.
u  Green brush monitor indicator (17). The brushes are in 
good condition.
u  Red brush monitor indicator (18). The brushes are warn 
and need replacing, return your tool to an authorised 
Stanley Europe Service Centre in order to to have the 
brushes replaced.
Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used. 
Stanley Fat Max accessories are engineered to high quality 
standards and designed to enhance the performance of your 
tool. By using these accessories you will get the very best 
from your tool.
Maintenance
Your Stanley Fat Max corded/cordless appliance/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 regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
u  Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
u  Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
u  Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do 
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
u  Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove any dust 
from the interior (when tted).
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be tted:
u  Safely dispose of the old plug.
u  Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new 
plug.
u  Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal. 
Follow the tting instructions supplied with good quality plugs. 
Recommended fuse: 5 A.
Protecting the environment
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Separate collection. This product must not be 
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you nd one day that your Stanley Fat Max product 
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not 
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product avail-
able for separate collection.
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Separate collection of used products and packag-
ing allows materials to be recycled and used again.  
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent 
environmental pollution and reduces the demand 
for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec-
trical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or 
by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Stanley Europe provides a facility for the collection and 
recycling of Stanley Fat Max products once they have reached 
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service 
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who 
will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair 
agent by contacting your local Stanley Europe ofce at 
the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of 
authorised Stanley Europe repair agents and full details of our 
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet 
at: www.2helpU.com