Although overcharging is not a safety concern, it can significantly reduce overall power pack life. 7. When the battery is inserted into the charger, the red “Charging Indicator” light will come on indicating that there is contact between the battery and charger. The light will stay on as long as the battery is in the charger and the charger is plugged into a working outlet. It WILL NOT flash, go out or change to a different color when the charging cycle is complete. 8. The power pack will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during normal usage. There is no need to run the batteries down completely before recharging. Normal usage is the best method of discharging and recharging the batteries. Safety Warnings and Instructions: Drills 1. Do not lock the tool ON when drilling by hand. Refer to Operating Instructions-Switch. 2. Hold drill firmly to control the twisting action of the drill. See figure 2. 3. When attaching accessories in the drill chuck, hand tighten the keyless chuck firmly WARNING: Drill may stall (if overloaded or improperly used) causing a twist. Always expect the stall.Grip the drill firmly to control the twisting action (see Fig.2) and prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. If a stall does occur, release the trigger immediately and determine the reason for the stall before re-starting. Operating Instructions Switch and Control Button A forward/reverse control button determines the direction of the tool and also serves as a lock off button (Fig. 1 or 1A). To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and depress the forward/reverse control button as shown in Figure 1 or 1A. To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control button the opposite direction. 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. NOTE: The first time tool is run after changing direction of rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Torque Control (Catalog Number CD9600) To set the tool’s torque, rotate the adjustable torque collar clockwise as required. 6 positions are marked around the collar and the higher the number, the higher the torque. Each click in a clockwise direction means an increase in the torque produced. Position 6 is the drill mode and is marked with the picture of a drill bit. In this position the clutch will not operate. This permits heavy duty drilling / driving screws. Torque Control (Catalog Numbers CD1200, CD1440, CD1800) To set the tool’s torque, rotate the adjustable torque collar clockwise as required. 24 positions are marked around the collar and the higher the number, the higher the torque. Each click in a clockwise direction means an increase in the torque produced. Position 24 is the drill mode and is marked with the picture of a drill bit. In this position the clutch will not operate. This permits heavy duty drilling / driving screws. Keyless Chuck Operation To attach accessories, grasp the rear half of the chuck with one hand and use your other hand to rotate the front half in the counterclockwise direction. Insert the bit or other accessory fully into the chuck, and tighten securely by holding the rear half of the chuck and rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction as viewed from the chuck end. Drilling • Use sharp drill bits only. • Support and secure work properly, as instructed in the Safety Instructions. • Use appropriate and required safety equipment, as instructed in the safety instructions. • Secure and maintain work area, as instructed in the safety instructions. • Run the drill very slowly, using light pressure, until the hole is started enough to keep the drill bit from slipping out of it. • Apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough pressure to keep the bit biting but not so much as to stall the motor or deflect the bit. • Hold the drill firmly to control its twisting action. • DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF A STALLED DRILL OFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO START IT. DAMAGE TO THE DRILL CAN RESULT. • Minimize stalling on breakthrough by reducing pressure and slowly drilling through last part of hole. • Keep the motor running while pulling the bit out of a drilled hole This will help reduce jamming. • Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which should be drilled dry. Lubricants that work best are sulphurized cutting oil or lard oil. • When using twist drill bits to drill holes in wood, it will be necessary to pull the bits out frequently to clear chips from the flutes. • Make sure switch turns drill on and off. WARNING: It is important to support work properly and to hold the drill firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury If you have questions on how to operate tool, call: 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986). Maintenance Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any l...