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Chicago Electric HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS 98544 User Manual

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SKU 98544

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Decide on which setting to choose:

4.

Torque Settings:

Use one of the 22 settings (1-23) for

screwdriver usage.

Use the Drill Bit setting for use with

drill bits.
The different sizes of Bit Adapters

(62) are an indication of how much

torque the Cordless Drill/Driver will

apply to the bit before the clutch slips,

allowing the bit to stop and helping

to prevent damage to the screw, bit,

or workpiece. The larger the screw,

the more torque is applied before the

clutch slips. Unless when drilling,

always start with a lower number to

help prevent damage. This Cordless

Drill/Driver also has torque settings

between the screws to allow a great-

er range of control.
Drill Setting (

):

This setting essentially prevents the

clutch from slipping entirely. It is de-

signed for drilling, but is not advised

for using a screwdriver bit because it

offers no protection against stripping

the head or splitting the wood.
To use the screwdriver function, in-

5.

sert the Bit Adapter into the Chuck as

detailed in Step 1. Insert the required

screwdriver bit into the Bit Adapter.
Set the drilling torque by turning the

6.

Torque Control (6) so that it lines up

with the Arrow on the center top of

the Cordless Drill/Driver.
When driving screws, start with a

7.

lower torque setting.
When drilling in light gauge metal or

8.

wood, use a wooden block to back up

the material and prevent damage to

the workpiece.
Mark the center of the hole to be

9.

drilled with a center punch (not in-

cluded) to give a Drill Bit a starting

point and to prevent it from “walking”.
Lubricate the Drill Bit with cutting oil

10.

(not included) when drilling iron or

steel. Use a coolant (not included)

when drilling nonferrous metals such

as copper, brass, or aluminum.
Insert the fully charged Battery Pack

11.

into the Handle of the Drill/Driver.
The Direction Lever (38) allows you

12.

to change the rotational direction of

the Drill/Driver. For a clockwise rota-

tion, move the Lever forward. For a

counterclockwise rotation, move the

Lever back. The center position locks

the Trigger (61), to prevent the Drill/

Driver from operating.

CauTIOn: never attempt to change

rotational direction while Chuck is

rotating.
Hold the Cordless Drill/Driver firmly

13.

with both hands, as torque from the

Motor can cause the tool to twist.
Operate Drill by squeezing Trigger.

14.

The speed of can be controlled by

varying the pressure on the Trigger.
If the clutch starts slipping before the

15.

screw is in all the way, stop the drill,

put the Direction Lever in the center

position and change the torque set-

ting. Reset the rotation direction be-

fore continuing.
If Drilling:

16.

Use the Drill torque setting, as de-

scribed above.