Craftsman 90016496 drill

User Manual - Page 11

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To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
1. Grasp the rear half of the chuck (10) with one hand and use
your other hand to rotate the front half to the left, as viewed from
the chuck end.
2. Insert the bit or other accessory fully into the chuck, and tighten
securely by holding the rear half of the chuck and rotating the
front portion to the right, as viewed from the chuck end.
TORQUE CONTROL - FIGURE F
This toot is fitted with a torque adjustment collar (11) 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. _,
° For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the collar to the drilling
position symbol
° For screwddving, set the collar to the desired setting. Ifyou do not
yet know the appropriate setting, proceed as follows:
Set the collar to the lowest torque setting.
Tighten the first screw.
If the clutch ratchets before the desired result is achieved,
increase the collar setting and continue tightening the
screw. Repeat until you reach the correct setting. Use this setting for the remaining screws.
ON-BOARD BIT STORAGE
A bit storage slot (5) is built-in to the area just above the battery pack for easy bit storage and acces&
DRmLLING
, Use sharp drill bits only.
, Support and secure work properly, as instructed inthe 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 ina 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 to control its twisting action.
° 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 breakthrough by reducing pressure and slowly drilling through the last part of
the 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.
DRmLMNG IN WOOD
Holes in wood can be made with the same twist dri!1bits used for metat or with spade bits, These bits
should be sharp and should be pulled out frequently when drilling to clear chips from the flutes,
DRILLING mNMETAL
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which should be
drilled dry. The cutting lubricants that work best are sulfudzed cutting oil or lard oil.
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