Operation
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WARNING!
Burn hazard!
The drill bit or fitted tool may be very hot directly after drilling.
− Wear suitable work gloves or wait a moment until the drill bit or fitted tool
have cooled off before changing them.
WARNING!
Health hazard!
Some work materials pose a health hazard.
− Do not drill any materials that pose a health hazard, e.g. asbestos.
1. Follow the steps described in the chapter “Preparations”.
2. Insert the mains plug in a properly installed socket.
3. To switch the drill on, push the green ON switch
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4. To lower the spindle with the chuck
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, turn the handle fixture
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on one of the
handles
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anticlockwise to lower. Turn it until the drill bit/tool penetrates the
workpiece to the desired depth.
5. Then guide the handle in the opposite direction up to the stop point and back to
the home position.
6. Switch the drill off by pushing the red off switch
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Tips for best results when drilling
Lubricants
− To prevent the drill from overheating, use lubricants customary for this drill bit.
These are available in every DIY store.
Drilling in metal
− Select a low speed for hard metals or large drilling diameters.
Drilling in wood
− Make sure that dust can be extracted properly.
− Wear a dust mask, as dust from wood is harmful to health.
− Drill at a low speed.
Drilling in ceramics/tiles
− Use a suitable drill bit with a centring tip.
