Skil 2885 User Manual
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DRILLING WOOD OR PLASTIC
If backing block is not used, ease up on the
pressure just before the bit breaks through
the wood to avoid splintering. Complete the
hole from the opposite side immediately after
the point breaks through. If bit binds, reverse
the drilling operation to help remove the bit
from the work.
DRILLING METAL
Make a center punch in the material for easier
starting. Use enough pressure to keep the bit
cutting. If the bit is allowed to merely spin in
the hole, it will become dull within a short
time. When drilling a larger hole, it is faster
and easier on your power pack to first make a
smaller hole and enlarge it to the required
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1. The battery pack accepts only about 80%
of its maximum capacity with its first few
charge cycles. However, after the first few
charge cycles, the battery will charge to full
capacity.
2. The charger was designed to fast charge
the battery only when the battery
temperature is between 40˚F (4˚C) and
105˚F (41˚C).
3. A substantial drop in operating time per
charge may mean that the battery pack is
nearing the end of its life and should be
replaced.
4. If you anticipate long periods (i.e. a month
or more) of non-use of your tool, it is best to
run your tool down until it is fully discharged
before storing your battery pack. After a long
period of storage, the capacity at first recharge
will be lower. Normal capacity will be restored
in two or three charge/discharge cycles.
Remember to unplug charger during storage
period.
5. If battery does not charge properly:
a. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging
in some other electrical device.
b. Check to see if outlet is connected to a
light switch which turns power “off” when
lights are turned off.
c. Check battery pack terminals for dirt.
Clean with cotton swab and alcohol if
necessary.
d. If you still do not get proper charging,
take or send tool, battery pack and charger
to your local Skil Service Center. See “Tools,
Electric” in the Yellow Pages for names and
addresses.
Note: Use of chargers or battery packs not
sold by Skil will void the warranty.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
CHARGING BATTERY PACK (3 HOUR CHARGER)
Plug charger cord into your standard power
outlet, then insert battery pack into charger.
The charger’s green light (Fig. 4), will turn
“ON”. The green light remains ‘‘ON’’ as long as
charger is plugged in, and does not shut off.
After normal usage, the battery pack requires
approximately 3 hours or less charging time
to become fully charged. If the battery pack
is run-down completely, it may require up to
5 hours charging time to become fully
charged.
When the battery pack is fully charged,
unplug the charger (unless you're charging
another battery pack) and slip the battery
pack back into the tool handle.
INDICATOR
LIGHT
BATTERY PACK
CHARGER
FIG. 4