Skil 2410 - Manual (Page 10)

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BATTERY CHARGE CONDITION
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Your tool is equipped with charge condition
indicator lights (Fig. 4). The indicator lights
shows the charge condition of the battery
during operation.
The charge condition can be checked for a
few seconds when the trigger is depressed
fully or halfway.
When the green light illuminates, this indicates
the battery is 50-100% charged.
When the yellow lights illuminates, this
indicates the battery is 30-50% charged.
When the red light illuminates, this indicates
the battery is 30% charged.
GREEN
INDICATOR
LIGHT
RED
INDICATOR
LIGHT
YELLOW
INDICATOR
LIGHT
FIG. 4
FASTENING WITH SCREWS
The procedure shown in figure. 5 will enable
you to fasten materials together with your
Cordless 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.
Second, unclamp the pieces and drill the
second hole the same diameter as the screw
shank in the first or top piece of wood.
Third, if a flat head screw is used, countersink
the hole to make the screw flush with the
surface. Then, simply apply even pressure
when driving the screw. The screw shank
clearance hole in the first piece allows the
screw head to pull the pieces tightly together.
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.
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.
Screw
Apply a slight
even pressure
when driving
screws.
FASTENING
WITH SCREWS
FIG. 5
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