User manual SKIL 2860

[. . . ] WARNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. [. . . ] Strike long arm of wrench sharply counterclockwise, remove wrench and unthread chuck from spindle (Fig. INSTALLING CHUCK Always keep the spindle threads, the threads of the chuck and securing screw free of debris. Do not CAUTION rotation change direction of until the tool comes Shifting during rotation of the chuck can cause damage to the tool. The drill " " position will lock up the clutch to permit drilling and driving heavyduty work, and also enables bits to be changed quickly and easily in the keyless chuck. bRAKE When the trigger switch is released it activates the brake to stop the chuck quickly. This is especially useful in the repetitive driving and removal of screws. RELEASING AND INSERTING BATTERY PACK Release battery pack from tool by pressing the battery release button and sliding pack To insert battery, align battery and slide battery pack into tool until it locks into position. The battery pack accepts only about 80% of in two or three charge/discharge cycles. Its maximum capacity with its first few charge Remember to unplug charger during storage cycles. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging the battery only when the battery temperature in some other electrical device. A substantial drop in operating time per light switch which turns power "off" when lights charge may mean that the battery pack is are turned off. If you still do not get proper charging, or more) of non-use of your tool, it is best to take or send tool, battery pack and charger to run your tool down until it is fully discharged before storing your battery pack. Period of storage, the capacity at first recharge Note: Use of charger's or battery packs not will be lower. BATTERY CHARGE CONDITION INDICATOR LIGHTS (SB18B BATTERY) Your battery pack is equipped with charge condition indicator lights (Fig. The indicator lights shows the charge condition of the battery during operation. When all five lights are illuminated, this indicates the batter pack is fully charged. When only three lights illuminate, this indicates the battery pack is partially charged. â· When only one light illuminates, this indicates the battery pack is slightly charged. When no lights illuminate, this indicates the battery pack is completely discharged. CHARGING BATTERY PACK (SC118 OR SC118B CHARGER) Plug charger cord into your standard power outlet, then slide the battery pack into charger (Fig. Fast-charging will automatically stop when the battery pack is fully charged. When the indicator light stops "BLINKING" (and becomes a steady green light) fast charging is complete. [. . . ] RUNNING NUTS AND BOLTS Variable speed control must be used with caution for driving nuts and bolts with socket set attach ments. The technique is to start slowly, increasing speed as the nut or bolt runs down. If this procedure is not followed, the tool will have a tendency to torque or twist in your hands when the nut or bolt seats. Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard. [. . . ]