Skil 6237 - Manual (Page 8)

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* DRILL BIT STORAGE COMPARTMENT
AND QUICK REFERENCE GAUGE
Your tool may be equipped with a bit storage
compartment and quick reference gauge
located on top of your tool (Fig. 3).
To remove, simply slide off the housing
towards the back of the tool.
The quick reference gauge will allow you to
identify the size of drill bits, and standard or
metric screws.
Hex bits can be slid in from the front for
storage.
QUICK REFERENCE
GAUGE
BIT STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
FIG. 3
You will extend the life of your bits and do
neater work if you always put the bit in
contact with the work before pulling the
trigger. During the operation, hold the tool
firmly and exert light, steady pressure. Too
much pressure at low speed will stall the tool.
Too little pressure will keep the bit from
cutting and cause excess friction by sliding
over the surface. This can be damaging to
both tool and bit.
DRILLING WITH VARIABLE SPEED
The trigger controlled variable speed feature
will eliminate the need for center punches in
hard materials. The variable speed trigger
allows you to slowly increase RPM. By using
a slow starting speed, you are able to keep
the bit from “wandering”. You can increase
the speed as the bit “bites” into the work by
squeezing the trigger.
DRIVING WITH VARIABLE SPEED
Variable speed drills will double as a power
screwdriver by using a screwdriver bit in the
drill mode. The technique is to start slowly,
increasing the speed as the screw runs
down. Set the screw snugly by slowing to a
stop. Prior to driving screws, pilot and
clearance holes should be drilled.
FASTENING WITH SCREWS
This procedure shown in (Fig. 4) will enable
you to fasten materials together with your
Drill/Screwdriver without stripping, splitting or
separating the material.
First, clamp the pieces together and drill the
first hole 2/3 the diameter of the screw. If the
material is soft, drill only 2/3 the proper
length. If it is hard, drill the entire length.
DRILL LEVEL
Your tool is equipped with drill level located on
top of the housing that will allow you to
accurately enter the workpiece in a horizontal
position (Fig. 1).
USING THE LEVEL: Place drill bit where hole
is to be drilled, position drill so the bubble in the
level is centered between the lines, then start
drilling the hole, once the bit has entered the
workpiece check from time to time to be sure
the bit is maintaining the horizontal position.
Operating Tips
2. Drill same
diameter as
screw shank.
3. Countersink
same diameter
as screw head.
1. Drill 2/3 diameter and
2/3 of screw length for
soft materials, full
length for hard
materials.
Adjustable
Screw
Drill Screw
Apply a slight
even pressure
when driving
screws.
FASTENING
WITH SCREWS
FIG. 4
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