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Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
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Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced immediately
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Do not disassemble the battery
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Do not expose tool/battery to rain
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Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation -20...+50°C
- during storage -20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
6 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
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Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
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Removing/installing the battery 2
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Battery level indicator 7
- press the battery level indicator button H to show the
current battery level 7a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button H7b, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button H7c, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
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Battery protection
The tool is suddenly being switched off or prevented from
being switched on, when
- the load is too high --> remove load and restart
- the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C -->2
levels of the battery level indicator start flashing when
pressing button H7c; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
- the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge) --> a low battery level or flashing low
battery level 7b is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button H; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
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Attaching belt clip 8
- attach the belt clip L to the wrench with the supplied
screw
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Changing direction of rotation 9
- when not properly set in left/right position, switch E2
cannot be activated
! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a
complete standstill
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Combined switch for on/off q and speed control w
- control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by
putting less or more pressure on the E2
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LED-light e
- LED-light turns on when activating on/off switch E, or
pressing either LED-light button F or mode button G
- Press LED-light button to select desired brightness:
Low brightness – turns off approx. 10s after on/off
switch is released
High brightness - turns off approx. 600s after on/off
switch is released
! When LED-light starts flashing rapidly, the battery
protection is activated (see above)
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Mode selection r
- press the mode button G to select the desired mode:
Low speed mode (light "1" shines green) ra
- tightening with less torque and low speed
- for small bolts and screws
Medium speed mode (lights "1&2" shine green) rb
- tighten with medium torque and speed
- for the screws in medium-duty application
High speed mode (lights "1&2&3" shine green) rc
- tightening with high force and speed
- for large screws and bolts
Reverse control mode (light "RM" shines green) rd
- for loosening bolts and nuts
- stops when the bolt or nut is loosened
! control mode is only available with reverse
rotation; in forward rotation it is used for high
speed
! modes can only be changed when green LED(s)
are activated and when the tool is at a complete
standstill
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Installing and removing sockets t
- to install a socket, simply push it onto to square drive D
- to remove a socket, simply pull it off square drive D
! only use sockets with a 3/8" square drive ta
! use adapter M for sockets with a 1/2" square drive
tb
! do not use damaged sockets
Holding and guiding the tool y
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! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s)
- keep ventilation slots B2 uncovered
- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you
APPLICATION ADVICE
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Use the appropriate bits
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When turning in a screw at/near the cross cut end or an
edge of wood, pre-drill a hole in order to avoid cracking
of the wood
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For an optimal use of the tool a steady pressure on the
screw is required, especially while removing
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When screwdriving in hard wood one should pre-drill a
hole
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For more information see www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
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This tool is not intended for professional use
Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots B2)
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! Remove battery from tool before cleaning
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If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should
be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
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