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Battery protection system (Lithium-ion
battery with star marking) (Fig. 2)

Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
• Overloaded:

The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the trigger switch on the tool
and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then pull the trigger switch
again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In
this situation, let the battery cool before pulling the
trigger switch again.

• Low battery voltage:

The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. In this situation, remove and
recharge the battery.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

Only for battery cartridges with the indicator (Fig. 3)

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate
the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light
up for a few seconds.

NOTE:

• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient

temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.

Switch action

CAUTION:

• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,

always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the “OFF” position when
released.

(FIg. 4)

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.

Lighting up the front lamp

CAUTION:

• Do not look in the light or see the source of light

directly.

(Fig. 5)

Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The light automatically goes out 10 - 15 seconds after the
switch trigger is released.

NOTE:

• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be

careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.

Reversing switch action (Fig. 6)

This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A
side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.

CAUTION:

• Always check the direction of rotation before operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a

complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation
before the tool stops may damage the tool.

• When not operating the tool, always set the reversing

switch lever to the neutral position.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the

battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any
work on the tool.

Installing or removing driver bit (Fig. 7)

Use only the driver bit or socket bit shown in the figure.
Do not use any other driver bit or socket bit.
To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will go.
Then release the sleeve to secure the bit.

(Fig. 8)

For tool without sleeve to retain the bit
(Fig. 9)

Use only the driver bit or socket bit shown in the figure.
Do not use any other driver bit or socket bit.
Use insert bits shown in the figure. To install the bit, just
insert it into the spindle.

(Fig. 10)

NOTE:

• If the bit is not inserted deep enough into the sleeve,

the sleeve will not return to its original position and the
bit will not be secured. In this case, try re-inserting the
bit according to the instructions above.

Hook (Accessory)

CAUTION:

• When installing the hook, tighten the screw firmly.

Failure to do so may cause the breakage of the tool or
personal injury.

(Fig. 11)

The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
This can be installed on either side of the tool.

Indicator lamps

Remaining

capacity

Lighted

Off

Blinking