Skil 6265 - Manual (Page 7)

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Operating Instructions
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or
"OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. The
speed can be adjusted from the minimum to
maximum nameplate RPM by the pressure you
apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to
increase the speed and release pressure to
decrease speed (Fig. 1).
"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
The "Lock-ON" button, located in the handle
of your tool allows for continuous operation at
maximum RPM without holding the trigger
(Fig. 1).
TO LOCK TRIGGER "ON": squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger.
TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger
and release it without depressing the "Lock-
ON" button.
If the “Lock-ON” button is
continuously being depressed,
the trigger can not be released.
FORWARD/REVERSING BUTTON
& TRIGGER LOCK
Your tool is equipped with a forward/reversing
button and trigger lock located above the
trigger (Fig. 1). This button was designed for
changing rotation of the chuck, and for locking
the trigger in an“OFF” position to help prevent
accidental starts. For forward rotation, (with
the chuck pointed away from you) slide button
to the far right. For reverse rotation slide the
button to the far left. To activate trigger lock
move button to the center off position.
Do not change direction of
rotation until the tool comes
to a complete stop. Shifting during rotation of
the chuck can cause damage to the tool.
! WARNING
! CAUTION
INSERTING BIT
For small bits, open jaws enough to insert the
bit up to the flutes. For large bits, insert the bit
as far as it will go. Center the bit as you close
the jaws by hand. This positions the bit
properly, giving maximum contact between the
chuck jaws and the bit shank.
To tighten, hold the chuck collar firmly with one
hand and securely tighten the chuck sleeve
with the other hand (Fig. 3).
To prevent friction burns, or
possible hand injury, do not
loosen or tighten the chuck by using the power
of the drill.
CHUCK
COLLAR
CHUCK
SLEEVE
FIG. 3
! WARNING
SITE-LIGHT™ (Model 6265 only)
Your tool is also equipped with a Site-Light™
for better visibility during operation
(Fig. 2).
When the tool is plugged in, the light will turn
on automatically when the user grips the
handle and covers the sensor.
The Site-Light™ is maintenance free and was
designed to last the life of your tool.
Note: When holding the tool, always make
sure the sensor in the handle is completely
covered when activating the light.
BIT STORAGE AREA
Your tool is equipped with a bit and storage
area that is conveniently located in the handle
base where it is always handy and unlikely to
get lost or misplaced (Fig. 1).
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