POWC1051 EN
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8 OPERATION
8.1 Charging the battery (fig. 1)
The battery (5) must be charged before first use. Only after several charge and discharge
cycles the battery will attain full capacity.
▪ Only use the provided adaptor (9) to charge the battery set.
▪ Only charge the battery set when the ambient temperature is within 10° - 40° C.
▪ Plug the adaptor (9) to a 230V alternating voltage source.
▪ The battery (5) should under no circumstances be disassembled.
▪ To remove the battery , press the battery release button (6) on the top side of the battery
set and extract the battery (5).
▪ Connect the plug of the charger to the loading-socket (8) of the battery-set.
▪ Red LED will light once the battery has been connected to the charger and the charging
procedure will proceed.
▪ The battery set is completely loaded and ready for use once the green LED is lit and the
red LED is OFF – after approximately 3-5 hour.
Defective or used battery sets must be disposed of in specialised refuse,
and must not be placed in domestic refuse.
8.2 Positioning and removing a drill or screw bit (fig. 2)
This tool is equipped with a keyless chuck.
▪ Open the chuck by turning the collar.
▪ Insert the drill or screw bit in the chuck.
▪ Close the chuck by firmly tightening the front collar (a) while holding the rear part (b) of the
chuck with the other hand.
▪ In order to remove the drill or screw bit proceed in reverse order. Before positioning or
removing a drill or screw bit always remove the battery from the machine.
8.3 Forward/reverse switch
▪ Push the forward/reverse switch (2) from right to left side to drill holes and fasten screws.
▪ Push the forward/reverse switch (2) from left to right side to loosen screws. Always wait
until the motor has come to a complete standstill before changing the direction of rotation.
8.4 Adjusting the torque
This machine has been fitted with an adjustable coupling (18+1 pos) to limit the torque when
tightening screws .
▪ Turn the adjustment collar (3) clockwise to reduce the torque and counterclockwise to
increase the torque. The correct setting depends on the type and size of the screw and the
work piece.
▪ In case of doubt, start with the lowest setting and increase the torque until you have
reached the desired result.
▪ For drilling, turn the adjustment collar fully counterclockwise (to the drilling symbol).
8.5 Switching on and off
▪ To switch on the machine, press the on/off switch (1).
▪ To switch off the machine, release the on/off switch.
