Craftsman 26302 Operation Manual - Page 20

USING THE AUXiLiARY

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

(ONLY AVAILABLE

iN

320.26302

)(Fig.

15)

An

auxiliary

handle

assembly

is packed

with

the drill for

ease

of operation

and to help

prevent

loss of control.

The handle can be

rotated

360 ° and it can also be mounted

on the

opposite

side for left hand use.

m Loosen the handle

assembly

by turning

the

handle counterclockwise.

m Rotate

the handle

assembly

to the desired

operating

position.

m Securely

tighten

by turning

the handle

assembly

clockwise.

Be sure the handle

assembly

is securely

tightened

against

the clamp.

This secures

the

handle assembly.

DRILLING

(Fig. 16)

m Check

the direction

of rotation

selector

for

the correct

setting

(forward

or reverse).

m Secure

the material

to be drilled

in a vise or

with clamps

to keep it from turning

as the drill

bit rotates.

m Hold the drill firmly

and place the bit at the

point to be drilled.

II

Depress

the trigger

switch

to start the drill.

m Move the drill bit into the workpiece,

applying

only

enough

pressure

to keep the bit cutting.

Do not force

the drill or apply

side pressure

to

elongate

a hole. Let the tool do the work.

m When

drilling

hard, smooth

surfaces,

use

a center

punch to mark the desired

hole

location.

This will prevent

the drill bit from

slipping

off-center

as the hole is started.

m When

drilling

metals,

use a light oil on the

drill

bit to keep it from overheating.

The oil

will prolong

the life of the bit and increase

the

drilling

action.

m If the bit jams

in the workpiece

or if the drill

stalls,

stop the tool immediately.

Remove

the

bit from the workpiece

and determine

the

reason for jamming.

NOTE:

This drill is

equipped

with

an electric

brake.

When the brake

is

functioning

properly,

sparks

may

be

visible

through

the

vent

slots

in

the

housing.

This

is

normal

and

is

the action

of

the brake.

To

tighten

,_WARNiNG:

Be

prepared

for binding

at bit breakthrough.

When

these

situations

I

occur,

the

drill

has

a tendency

to grab

and

kick opposite

to the

direction

of

rotation

and

could

cause

loss

of control

when

breaking

through

material,

if

not

prepared,

this

loss

of

control

can

result in possible

serious

injury,

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