CHUCK KEY & STORAGE AREADEPTH GAUGE (Optional Accessory)
Keyed models are equipped with a chuck keyYour drilling depth can be pre-set and/or
that can be conveniently located on the cordrepeated by using the depth gauge (optional
protector where it is always handy and unlikelyaccessory), not included.
to get lost or misplaced (Fig. 5).
Setting depth: After the auxiliary handle is
installed, push down on the depth gauge
release lever, slide the depth gauge to
desired depth and release pressure on lever
FIG. 5to lock the depth gauge in place (Fig. 1).
Operating Tips
You will extend the life of your bits and doallows you to slowly increase RPM. By using a
neater work if you always put the bit in contactslow starting speed, you are able to keep the
with the work before pulling the trigger. Duringbit from Owandering�. You can increase the
the operation, hold the tool firmly and exertspeed as the bit Obites� into the work by
light, steady pressure. Too much pressure atsqueezing the trigger.
low speed will stall the tool. Too little pressure
will keep the bit from cutting and cause excessDRIVING WITH VARIABLE SPEED
friction by sliding over the surface. This can beVariable speed drills will double as a power
damaging to both tool and bit.screwdriver by using a screwdriver bit in the
drill mode. The technique is to start slowly,
DRILLING WITH VARIABLE SPEED
increasing the speed as the screw runs down.
The trigger controlled variable speed featureSet the screw snugly by slowing to a stop. Prior
will eliminate the need for center punches in
to driving screws, pilot and clearance holes
hard materials. The variable speed trigger
should be drilled.
FASTENING WITH SCREWSThe adjustable screw drill accessory will do
The procedure shown in (Fig. 6) will enableall of these operations quickly and easily.
you to fasten materials together with yourScrew drills are available for screw sizes No.
hammer drill in the drill mode without6, 8, 10 and 12.
stripping, splitting or separating the material.
FASTENING2.Drill same diameter
First, clamp the pieces together and drill the
WITH SCREWSas screw shank
first hole 2/3 the diameter of the screw. If the
material is soft, drill only 2/3 the proper1.Drill 2/3 diameter3.Countersink
length. If it is hard, drill the entire length.and 2/3 of screwsame diameter
length for softas screw head
materials, full
length for hard
Second, unclamp the pieces and drill thematerials
second hole the same diameter as the screwAdjustable
shank in the first or top piece of wood.Screw
Drill
Screw
Third, if flat head screw is used, countersink
the hole to make the screw flush with the
Apply a slight
surface. Then, simply apply even pressureeven pressure
when driving
when driving the screw. The screw shank
screws
clearance hole in the first piece allows the
screw head to pull the pieces tightly
FIG. 6
together.
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