Skil 2487 2587 2887 - Manual (Page 9)

INSERTING BITS
Move reverse switch lever to the center “OFF”
position. Remove battery pack and rotate the
clutch ring to the drill bit symbol
“ ”. Rotate the chuck sleeve counter-
clockwise viewing from chuck end, and open
chuck to approximate drill bit diameter. Insert
a clean bit up to the drill bit flutes for small
bits, or as far as it will go for large bits. Close
chuck by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise
and securely tighten by hand
(Fig. 2).
Do not use the power of
the drill while grasping
chuck to loosen or tighten bit. Friction burn
or hand injury is possible if attempting to
grasp the spinning chuck.
REMOVING CHUCK
Rotate the clutch ring to the drill bit
symbol “ ”. 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. 2).
INSTALLING CHUCK
Always keep the spindle threads, the threads
of the chuck and securing screw free of
debris. To install a chuck, reverse “removing
the chuck” procedure.
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CLOCKWISE
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
CHUCK
SLEEVE
FIG. 2
* 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.
FIG. 3
QUICK REFERENCE
GAUGE
BIT STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
* STUD FINDER
Your tool may be equipped with a stud finder
located on top of your tool.
To remove, simply slide off the housing
towards the back of the tool.
Before first use, open the battery
compartment door and remove the protective
plastic insert from between the batteries.
Assure proper battery placement as shown in
the compartment and replace the door (Fig.
4). Your stud finder uses four L1154 button
cell batteries.
FIG. 4
BATTERIES
DOOR
PROTECTIVE
PLASTIC INSERT
! WARNING