POWDP1515 EN
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8 FEATURES
8.1 Li-ion battery (5)
Advantages of Li-ion batteries :
▪ Li-ion batteries have a higher capacity/weight ratio (more power for less heavy, more
compact, battery)
▪ No memory effect (capacity loss after several charge/discharge cycles) like other type
batteries. (Ni-Cd, Ni-MeH ..).
▪ Limited self discharge. (also see chapter : Storage)
8.2 Keyless chuck (1)
Your drill has a keyless chuck that allows you to hand tighten or release drill bit in the chuck
jaws.
8.3 Torque adjustment ring (2)
The drill has a torque adjustment ring. It allows you to select the desired torque depending on
the task you have to perform (drill / different types of screws into different materials). The
proper setting depends on the type of material and the size of screw you are using.
8.4 Forward/reverse selector (right/left rotation selector) (6)
The drill has a forward/reverse selector located above the switch trigger.
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.
8.5 Variable speed
Your cordless drill has a variable speed switch. The rotational speed and torque will in-/
decrease equivalently to applied trigger pressure. This drill has an electric brake, when the
trigger switch is released, the chuck stops turning.
8.6 Speed selector (3)
Your cordless drill has a two-speed gear, designed for drilling or driving at LO (1) or HI (2)
speed. A slide switch is located on top of your drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2) speed.
8.7 LED light (7)
Your cordless drill is equipped with an LED light at the front, above the battery pack
8.8 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).
9 OPERATION
9.1 Charging the battery pack
The battery pack for this tool is supplied in a low charge condition to prevent possible
problems, therefore, you have to charge the battery before first use.
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged.
Allow several cycles for the item to fully charge. The battery should only be
charged indoors.
After normal use, about 1 hour of charging time is required for the battery to be fully charged.
The battery pack will become slightly warm while charging, this is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
