POWP8040 EN
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7.4 On/off switch (5)
To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger.
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This feature helps reduce the possibility
of accidental starting when not in use.
7.5 Forward/reverse selector (right/left rotation selector) (4)
The drill has a forward/reverse selector located above the switch trigger.
▪ F(Forward) (Forward): Press selector on right side of machine (to the left side): drill turns
right (forward, fasten screws)
▪ R(Reverse) (Reverse): Press selector on left side of machine (to the right side): drill turns
left (reverse/ loosen screws)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the gearbox, always allow the chuck to
come to a complete stop before changing the direction of rotation or
selecting another speed (HI-LO). To stop, release the trigger switch.
7.6 Speed selector (3)
Your cordless drill has a two-speed gear, designed for drilling or driving at LO or HI speed. A
slide switch is located on top of your drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2) speed.
The low speed (LO) is used, in combination with the torque setting, for screwing screws in or
out and for drilling with a larger diameter.
The high speed (HI) is used only for drilling (never for screwing, as this may lead to damage of
the tool).
7.7 LED worklight (6)
Your cordless drill is equipped with an LED light at the front (above the ON/OFF switch) above
the battery pack. The white LED light will light when you operate the machine, providing the
work area to be lighted.
7.8 TPR soft grip
▪ Your cordless drill is equipped with TPR soft grip and protective parts. TPR
(Thermoplastic rubber) is elastic, chock absorbing and environmental friendly (recyclable).
8 (PRE)OPERATION
8.1 Battery charging
Use only the battery charger supplied with your tool. Only these battery chargers are matched
to the lithium ion battery of your power tool.
Note: The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full capacity of
the battery, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before
using your power tool for the first time. The lithium ion battery can be
charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the
charging procedure does not damage the battery.
Charging procedure 1h:
▪ Adapt the charger to the mains. The green led will light up.
▪ Place the battery in the charger. The green led will start blinking.
▪ When the battery is fully charged (after 1 hour), the green led will light up constantly.
▪ If the red led of charger is blinking, the battery is overheated.
▪ If the red led of charger lights up constantly, there is a battery fault.
▪ The battery indicator leds on the tool (yellow, green red) will show the battery status.
When only the red led is lit, the battery needs recharging.
