Operating instructions – Porter-Cable PCL120DD User Manual

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Operating Instructions

TRIGGER SWITCH & FORWARD/REVERSE BUTTON - FIGURE E

• The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling

and releasing the trigger switch (1) shown

in figure E. The farther the trigger is

depressed, the higher the speed of the

drill.

• A forward/reverse control button (2)

determines the toolʼs direction and also

serves as a lock off button.

• To select forward rotation, release the

trigger switch and depress the

forward/reverse control button on the right

side of the tool.

• To select reverse, depress the

forward/reverse control button on the left

side of the tool.

The center position of the control button

locks the tool in the off position. When changing the position of the control button, be

sure the trigger is released.

LED WORK LIGHT

When drill is activated by pulling the trigger switch (1), the integrated LED work light (9)

will automatically illuminate the work area. NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the

immediate work surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.

ADJUSTING TORQUE CONTROL - FIGURE F

This tool is fitted with a torque adjustment

collar (3) to select the operating mode and to

set the torque for tightening screws. Large

screws and hard workpiece materials require

a higher torque setting than small screws

and soft workpiece materials.

• For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set

the collar to the drilling position symbol

• For screwdriving, set the collar to the

desired setting. If you do not yet know the

appropriate setting, proceed as follows:

• Set the collar to the lowest torque setting.

• Tighten the first screw.

• If the clutch ratchets before the desired

result is achieved, increase the collar

setting and continue tightening the screw. Repeat until you reach the correct setting.

Use this setting for the remaining screws.

DUAL RANGE GEARING - FIGURE G

The dual range feature of your drill allows you

to shift gears for greater versatility.

• To select low speed, high torque setting

(position 1), turn tool off and permit to stop.

• Slide gear shifter button (4) away from

the chuck.

• To select the high speed, low torque

setting (position 2), turn tool off and permit

to stop.

• Slide gear shifter button back (towards

the chuck).

NOTE: Do not change gears when tool is

running. If you are having trouble changing

gears, make sure that the dual range gear

button is either completely pushed forward or completely pushed back.