LEAVING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with 
the LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the 
battery pack fresh and fully charged. This charger features 
an automatic tune-up mode which equals or balances the 
individual cells in the battery pack to allow it to function at 
peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or 
whenever the battery no longer delivers the same amount of 
work. To use the automatic tune-up mode, place the battery 
pack in the charger and leave it for at least 8 hours.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1.  Longest life and best performance can be obtained if 
the battery pack is charged when the air temperature 
is between 65°F and 75°F (18°C - 24°C). DO NOT 
charge the battery pack in an air temperature below 
+40°F (+4,5°C), or above +105°F (+40,5°C). This 
is important and will prevent serious damage to the 
battery pack.
2.  The charger and battery pack may become warm to 
touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and 
does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of 
the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or 
battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal 
shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3.  If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a.  Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or 
other appliance.
b.  Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch 
which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
c.  Move charger and battery pack to a location where the 
surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F - 
75°F (18°C - 24°C).
d.  If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack 
and charger to your local service center.
4.  The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to 
produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily 
done previously.
5.  DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. 
Follow the charging procedure.
6.  You may also charge a partially used pack whenever 
you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing and removing the battery pack from the 
tool.
CAUTION! Make certain the lock-off button is engaged 
to prevent switch actuation before removing or installing 
battery.
To install battery pack (Fig. B)
 ♦ Insert battery pack firmly into tool until an audible click 
is heard. Ensure battery pack is fully seated and fully 
latched into position.
Note: Make sure that the battery pack is firmly seated 
in place.
To remove battery pack (Fig. C)
 ♦ Depress the battery release button (7) and pull battery 
pack out of tool.
Drilling
 ♦ Use sharp drill bits only.
 ♦ Support and secure work properly, as instructed in the 
Safety Instructions.
 ♦ Use appropriate and required safety equipment, as 
instructed in the Safety Instructions.
 ♦ Secure and maintain work area, as instructed in the 
Safety Instructions.
 ♦ Run the drill very slowly, using light pressure, until the 
hole is started enough to keep the drill bit from slipping 
out of it.
 ♦ Apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough 
pressure to keep the bit biting but not so much as to stall 
the motor or deflect the bit.
 ♦ Hold the drill firmly with two hands, one hand on the 
handle, and the other gripping the bottom around the 
battery area or the auxiliary handle if provided.
 ♦ Do not click the trigger of a stalled drill off and on in an 
attempt to start it. Damage to the drill can result.
 ♦ Minimize stalling on break through by reducing pressure 
and slowly drilling through the last part of th hole.
 ♦ Keep the motor running while pulling the bit out of a 
drilled hole. This will help reduce jamming.
 ♦ Make sure switch turns drill on and off.
LED work light
When drill is activated by pulling the trigger switch (1), the 
integrated LED work light (8) will automatically illuminate 
the work area.
Note: The work light is for lighting the immediate work 
surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Bit tip storage
A bit storage slot (9) is built into the base of the tool.
Trigger switch & forward/reverse button (FIG. D)
 ♦ The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling and 
releasing the trigger switch (1) shown in figure C. 
The farther the trigger is depressed, the higher the 
speed of the drill.
 ♦ A forward/reverse control button (2) determines the 
rotational direction of the tool and also serves as a lock 
off button.
 ♦ To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and 
depress the forward/reverse control button on the right 
side of the tool.
 ♦ To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control 
button on the left side of the tool.
 ♦ The center position of the control button locks the tool 
in the off position. When changing the position of the 
control button, be sure the trigger is released.
Adjusting torque control (FIG. E)
This tool is fitted with a torque adjustment collar (3) to select 
the operating mode and to set the torque for tightening 
screws. Large screws and hard workpiece materials 
require a higher torque setting than small screws and soft 
workpiece materials.