Battery charger safety, Intended use, Unpacking your tool – Silverline Drill Driver 12V User Manual

Page 7: Before use

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Chuck

2

Torque Selector

3

Forward/Reverse Switch

4

Trigger

5

Battery Clips

6

Battery

7

Battery Connector

8

Battery Charger

9

Worklight

Product Familiarisation

Additional Safety for Battery

Operated Drills

For safety relating to protective clothing/equipment and general health
hazards relating to power tools; refer to General and Electrical Safety
sections in this manual
IMPORTANT: It is imperative to follow all national safety regulations
concerning installation, operation and maintenance
• Do not allow anyone under the age of 18 years to use this tool, and

ensure that operators are qualified and familiar with the operating and
safety instructions

• If batteries are to be charged outdoors, ensure that the power supply and

charger are protected against weather/moisture

• When using the drill, use safety equipment including safety glasses or

shield, ear defenders, and protective clothing including safety gloves.
Wear a dust mask if the drilling operation creates dust

• Use metal and voltage detectors to locate concealed electric, water or

gas lines. Avoid touching live components or conductors

• Ensure that the lighting is adequate
• Ensure that the drill bit is securely fixed in the chuck. Insecure drill bits

can be ejected from the machine causing a hazard

• Ensure that the drill bit is in contact with the workpiece prior to starting

up the tool

• Before drilling, check that there is sufficient clearance for the drill bit

under the workpiece

• Do not put pressure on the tool, to do so would shorten its service life
• Drill bits get hot during operation, allow to cool prior to handling them
• Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste close by the bit
• If you are interrupted when operating the drill, complete the process and

switch off before looking up

• Where possible, use clamps or a vice to hold your work
• Examine the chuck regularly for signs of wear or damage. Have damaged

parts repaired by a qualified service centre

• Always wait until the drill has come to a complete stop before putting

it down

• Periodically check all nuts, bolts and other fixings and tighten where

necessary

Battery Charger Safety

Use the battery charger correctly

• Refer to the section of this manual relating to use of the battery charger

before attempting to charge the battery.

• Do not attempt to use the charger with any batteries other than those

supplied. Keep your battery charger clean; foreign objects or dirt may
cause a short or block air vents. Failure to follow these instructions may
cause overheating or fire

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,

its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard

WARNING: NEVER attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

Use batteries correctly

• Only charge batteries using the charger provided. Only use batteries

provided with this power tool, or others recommended by the supplier.
Keep batteries clean; foreign objects or dirt may cause a short. Allow
batteries to cool for 15 minutes after charging or heavy use. Failure to
follow these instructions may cause overheating or fire.

• When not in use batteries should be stored at room temperature (approx.

20°C). Ensure that batteries cannot accidentally short in storage.

Intended Use

General purpose cordless power drill for screw driving and drilling
applications (excluding masonry). This drill is optimally configured for
screw driving applications. It is not intended to be used with attachments
that are purposely designed for high torque impact drivers or high-current
mains-operated drills.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its

features and functions

• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If

any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before
attempting to use this tool

Before Use

Removing the battery from the drill

• To remove the Battery (6) from the drill, press both Battery Clips (5) and

pull the Battery downwards out of the battery housing at the base of the
main grip handle

Installing a charged battery

1. To fit a charged Battery (6) to the drill, slide it in to the battery housing

Note: The Battery will fit only in one direction, which is determined by its
shape and the design of the battery housing. However, if the Battery does
not slide into the housing easily, don’t force it. Instead, pull the Battery out
of the housing again, check for correct position, and try again gently.

2. Push the Battery into the battery housing in the handle until it locks

into place securely

Setting up the charger

1. If fitted, remove the Battery (6) from the Battery Connector (7)
2. Connect the Battery Charger (8) DC Plug to the Battery Connector
3. Connect the Battery Charger to the mains power supply

Note: The green LED on the Battery Connector will illuminate to indicate
that battery charger is powered.
WARNING: Only use this Battery Charger to charge the supplied battery.
WARNING: The Battery Charger is designed for indoor use only and must
not be exposed to moisture and rain.

Included accessories:

• Blow-moulded case
• 6 x screwdriver bits
• 1 x bit adaptor
• 6 x drill bits

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