Use as a drill
- Remove battery and set direction switch in middle
(lock) position.
- Set the sleeve (6) to drill setting. Insert a drill bit into
chuck and set the torque ring (4) to drilling position.
- Check the direction switch is set to the correct
direction, normally to "R" for right hand operation.
- Insert battery and unlock direction switch to make
drill ready for use.
Use as an impact drill
- For drilling hard material like stone or concrete.
- Remove battery and set direction switch in middle
(lock) position.
- Set the sleeve (6) to impact/hammer setting. Insert a
suitable hard tipped masonry bit into chuck.
- Check the direction switch is set to the correct
direction, normally to "R" for right hand operation.
- Insert battery and unlock direction switch to make
drill ready for use.
MAINTENCE, CARE AND
REPAIR
CLEANING
Clean by brushing with a soft brush.
Do not use flammable liquids to clean the drill – never use
solvents such as petrol, ammonia or alcohol; they
damage the plastic parts and present a fire risk.
FAULTS
Switch OFF immediately at the mains plug and
remove the plug when:
- The plug or cable is damaged.
- The switch on the machine is defective.
- You smell or see smoke caused by scorched insula-
tion in the machine
Overheating
- The ventilation slots are blocked with dirt. Clean
with dry cloth.
- The machine does not start when switched on.
Check the mains lead and the fuse/plug. Take to your
Ferm Dealer for repair
- The motor is defective. Take to your Ferm Dealer
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep the tool clean for better and safer performance.
Store the accessories properly in accordance with the
maker’s instructions.
Follow instructions for changing accessories. Inspect
tool and extension cables periodically and if damaged,
have them repaired by a qualified person or authorised
service body. Keep handles free from oil or grease. Keep
the ventilation slots clean to prevent motor overheating.
Check for damaged parts
Do not use a tool with damaged parts, before further use
a damaged tool must be carefully checked by a qualified
person to determine that it will operate properly. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding or breakage of
parts, mounting and other conditions that may affect its
operation.
A damaged part or guard should be properly repaired by
an authorised service centre, unless indicated otherwise
in the instruction manual. Have defective switches repla-
ced by an authorised service centre. Do not use a tool if
the switch does not turn on and off.
Have your tool repaired by an expert
This appliance is manufactured in accordance with rele-
vant safety standards. Only experts must carry out repai-
ring of electrical appliances, otherwise considerable dan-
ger for the user may result.
Storing tools
When not in use tools should be stored in the dry, out of
reach of children.
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Charging the Battery
- Place the battery charger (9) on a level surface, check
it is connected correctly then put the battery (7) into
the charger.
- Make sure the terminals on the battery tongue line up
with the + and – terminals on the charger. The red
light (10) on the charger indicates the battery is being
fast charged.
- When charging is finished the red light will go out and
the green light (11) will light, indicating that the bat-
tery is ready for use
The first charge will take 1-2 hours; the battery will reach
maximum performance after it has been charged 4-5
times. Only use the charger between +10 degrees C and
+40 degrees C in dry conditions.
Insert/remove battery
Make sure the direction switch is in the middle (lock)
position so that the drill does not start unexpectedly.
Place the battery in the end of the handgrip, it can only go
in one way and will click when in place.
To remove battery, push the tabs in on either side of the
battery with finger and thumb and pull out of handgrip.
OPERATION
- To switch ON/OFF make sure the direction switch is
set to left or right position then press the trigger
switch (1)
- To lock trigger release the trigger switch put the
direction switch (2) in the central position
- Speed control Adjust the drills speed by more or less
pressure on the trigger-switch (1).
- The drill has two speed ranges. Set switch (3) to posi-
tion "1" for low speed and to position "2" for high
speed. The trigger variable speed control will work in
either range.
- Direction of rotation Change the direction of rota-
tion by setting the direction switch (2) to left or right,
this must be done when the drill is not rotating.
- Drill or Impact Setting. Set sleeve (6) clockwise to
"drill" position and anticlockwise to "impact or ham-
mer setting"
INSERTING AND REMOVING ACCESSORIES
- Remove battery and set direction switch in middle
(lock) position.
- Put the accessory into the chuck (5) as far as it will go,
then tighten firmly anticlockwise by hand only – hold
one section of the chuck and turn the other to tighten.
- Remove accessories by turning the front part of the
chuck clockwise while holding the other. Keep your
finger off the trigger-switch during these operations.
- Insert battery and unlock direction switch to make
drill ready for use.
Use as a screwdriver
- Remove battery and set direction switch in middle
(lock) position.
- Set sleeve (6) to drill setting then inset a suitable
screwdriver bit into the chuck. Set the torque ring (4)
to desired setting (1 is low and 8 is high) Insert battery
and unlock direction switch to make drill ready for
use,
- Start at low setting and increase setting until the cor-
rect setting for the job is found.
- Use the direction switch set to right to insert screws
and to left to remove them
- Do not use as a screwdriver with the torque
ring set in drill position, this will damage the
drill.
