User manual SKIL 2860

[. . . ] WARNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Read all safety warnings and instructions. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit. [. . . ] Insert a clean bit up to the drill bit flutes for small bits, or as far as it will go for large bits. Do not use the power of the Open the chuck all the way, remove left-hand thread screw inside chuck by turning it clockwise. Insert the short arm of a 3/8" hex key wrench and close jaws on flats of wrench. 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. However, after the first few charge period. 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. Nearing the end of its life and should be c. 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. After a long your local Skil Service Center. 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. [. . . ] SERVICEMEN: Disconnect tool and/or charger from power source before servicing. BATTERIES Be alert for battery packs that are nearing their end of life. If you notice decreased tool performance or significantly shorter running time between charges then it is time to replace the battery pack. Battery packs last longer and re-charge better when they are stored discharged. [. . . ]