Milwaukee Tool 6580-20 - Manual (Page 7)

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Driving Decking Screws
For Screwdrivers with Depth Locators Rated
up to 2700 RPM
Standard decking screws are generally designed
for attaching wood to wood studs. MILWAUKEE
Screwdrivers are ideal for driving these types
of decking screws. The depth setting is very im-
portant. Refer to the guide below for the correct
depth setting.
The snap-action clutch will automatically disen-
gage and the insert bit will stop rotating once the
screw has been driven to the selected depth.
These screwdrivers feature a snap-action clutch,
which may ratchet slightly when the screw is
sunk to the selected depth.
NOTE: Practice driving screws into pieces of
scrap material to become familiar with the tool
and the snap-action clutch action before attempt-
ing to drive screws into the workpiece.
3. To remove screws, remove the locator assembly
and switch the forward/reverse switch to the re-
verse position. Reattaching the locator assembly
will not change the depth setting.
Driving Self-Drilling Screws into Cold-Formed
Steel Framing
For Adjustable Torque Screwdrivers Rated up
to 2700 RPM
Follow this procedure when working with light
gauge sheet metal, 20 gauge and thicker.
The screw may hesitate slightly when it fi nishes
breaking through the fi rst layer of material and
starts to penetrate the sheet metal. This is normal.
Keep fi rm pressure on the tool until the screw is
fully seated.
Self-drilling and self-tapping screws drill, tap and
fasten in one quick, easy motion without a sepa-
rate drilling operation. Their unique design works
in metal up to 1/2" thick, giving a strong, reliable
hold. The drill point ensures rapid drilling and con-
sistently low drilling pressure while the drill fl utes
remove drilling chips. The pilot section ensures
that drilling is completed before the fi rst thread
engages the material. These screws can be used
in many applications.
1. Insert screw into the hex
socket and align the screw
against the work surface.
2. Pull the trigger while push-
ing the tool forward. This
motion will engage the
drive clutch, causing the
screw to start rotating. If
pressure is not maintained
on the tool, the drive clutch
will disengage and the
screw will stop rotating.
When the selected torque
is fully reached, the torque
clutch will ratchet. If the
screw is not fully seated,
increase the torque setting
number until the desired
torque is obtained.
NOTE: Practice driving
screws into pieces of
scrap material to become
familiar with the tool and
the clutch action before
attempting to drive screws
into the workpiece.
3. To remove screws, switch
the forward/reverse switch
to the reverse position.
Too deep. Head of screw
punches hole in surface,
allowing moisture to collect.
Decrease depth.
Too shallow. Head of screw
extends above surface.
Increase depth.
Correct. Head of screw is
below surface.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Corrugated siding
Wood to structure
Structure to structure
Sheet to sheet
Sheet to structure
NOTE: Practice driving screws into pieces of
scrap material to become familiar with the tool
and the snap-action clutch action before attempt-
ing to drive screws into the workpiece.
3. To remove screws, remove the locator assembly
and switch the forward/reverse switch to the re-
verse position. Reattaching the locator assembly
will not change the depth setting.
1. Select the proper decking screw for each job.
Pilot holes are not needed. To insert screws,
place the screw onto the insert bit, then align
the screw against the work surface, making sure
to hold the tool and screw square to the work
surface.
If the tool or screw are misaligned, the screw will
not drive into the work surface or it will not drive
straight. Wood screws have sharp points or drill
points, and course threads that help the screw
through the wood.
2. Pull the trigger and push the tool forward to sink
the screw into the wood. A quick motion will en-
gage the snap-action clutch, cause the screw to
start rotating, sink the screw and disengage the
snap-action clutch within a fraction of a second.
If pressure is not maintained on the tool after
engaging the snap-action clutch, the screw will
not properly seat.