Porter-Cable PC650HD - Manual (Page 7)

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ASSEMBLY
To reduce the risk of injury, before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
ATTACHING THE SIDE HANDLE - (FIGURE D)
If your drill is equipped with a side handle, it must be installed properly to control the drill
• Turn the grip counterclockwise until you can slide the side handle (9) onto the front of
the tool as shown.
• Rotate the side handle into the desired position.
• Insert the depth stop (8) into the mounting hole as shown. (for PC650HD only)
• Set the drilling depth as described under “Setting the Drilling Depth”. (for PC650HD only)
• Tighten the side handle by turning the grip clockwise.
INSERTING A DRILL BIT OR OTHER ACCESSORY (FIGURE E)
Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or any other accessory) by
gripping the front part of the chuck and turning the tool on. Damage to the chuck
and personal injury may occur when changing accessories.
Always ensure the bit is secure before starting the tool. A loose bit
may eject from tool causing possible personal injury.
• Open the chuck (6) by turning the collar counterclockwise (when viewed from the chuck
end).
• Insert the accessory shaft into the chuck to about 3/4 in. (19 mm) depth, centered in the
jaws.
• Tighten chuck collar by hand by turning the collar clockwise. Place chuck key (7) into
each of the three holes and securely tighten in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: Tighten chuck with all three holes to prevent slippage.
REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE CHUCK (FIGURE F)
NOTE: Before attempting to remove chuck, shift the drill into the drilling mode (not
hammer, if so equipped).
• Switch tool off and unplug.
• Place chuck key (7) in any one of the three holes in the chuck (6).
• Using a soft hammer, strike the key in a clockwise direction. This will loosen the screw
inside the chuck.
• Open chuck jaws fully and remove the chuck retaining screw, located in the chuck, by
turning it clockwise using a screwdriver (left hand thread).
• Place key in chuck. Using a soft hammer, strike key sharply in a counterclockwise
direction.
• Remove the chuck by turning it counterclockwise.
• To attach the chuck, screw it onto the spindle and secure it with the chuck retaining screw.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand and
follow all safety warnings and instructions prior to using tool.
It is important to support the work properly and to hold the drill
firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury.
Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or any other accessory) by
gripping the front part of the chuck and turning the tool on. Damage to the chuck
and personal injury may occur when changing accessories.
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug drill from power supply
before making any adjustments or changing accessories.
To reduce the risk of injury, let the tool work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
SELECTING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION
For drilling and for tightening screws, use forward (clockwise) rotation. For loosening
screws or removing a jammed drill bit, use reverse (counterclockwise) rotation.
Note: The direction of rotation is also depicted by an arrow on the forward/reverse slider (3).
Never change the direction of rotation while the motor is running.
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