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DRIllING IN WooD
Holes in wood can be made with the same twist drill bits used for metal or with spade
bits. These bits should be sharp and should be pulled out frequently when drilling to
clear chips from the flutes.
DRIllING IN MeTAl
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass
which should be drilled dry. The cutting lubricants that work best are sulfurized cutting oil
or lard oil.
DRIllING IN MASoNRy
Use carbide tipped masonry bits. Refer to Drilling section. Keep even force on the drill
but not so much that you crack the brittle material. A smooth, even flow of dust indicates
the proper drilling rate.
TRoUbleSHooTING
Problem
Possible cause
Possible Solution
• Unit will not start.
• Cord not plugged in.
• Plug tool into a working outlet.
• Circuit fuse is blown.
• Replace circuit fuse. (If the
product repeatedly causes the
circuit fuse to blow, discontinue
use immediately and have it
serviced at a Bostitch service
center or authorized servicer.)
• Circuit breaker is tripped.
• Reset circuit breaker. (If the
product repeatedly causes the
circuit breaker to trip,
discontinue use immediately
and have it serviced at a Bostitch
service center or authorized
servicer.)
• Cord or switch is damaged.
• Have cord or switch replaced
at a Bostitch Service Center or
Authorized Servicer.
For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.bostitch.com. for a list of
service centers, or call the Bostitch Customer Care Center at (800) 262-2161.
MAXIMUM RecoMMeNDeD cAPAcITIeS
CHUCK CAPACITY
3/8 in. (9.5 mm)
R.P.M.
0–2500
BITS, METAL DRILLING
1/2 in. (13 mm) low speed
WOOD, FLAT BORING
1-1/4 in. (32 mm)
MAINTeNANce
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
RePlAceMeNT PARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service
website at www.bostitch.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Bostitch
Factory Service Center or Bostitch Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call
our Customer Care Center at (800) 262 2161.
SeRvIce AND RePAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For
information about Bostitch, its factory service centers or authorized warranty service
centers, visit our website at www.bostitch.com or call our Customer Care Center at
(800) 262 2161. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against
