CHARGING/BATTERIES
• This charger can be used by
children aged 8 and above and
by persons who have physical,
sensory or mental limitations
or a lack of experience or
knowledge if a person
responsible for their safety
supervises them or has
instructed them in the safe
operation of the charger and
they understand the
associated dangers (otherwise,
there is a danger of operating
errors and injuries)
• Supervise children (this will
ensure that children do not play
with the charger)
• Cleaning and user
maintenance of the battery
charger shall not be made by
children without supervision
• Only use SKIL charger 2610Z07495 and SKIL battery
pack(s) 2610Z07493 with this tool
• Do not touch the contacts in the charger
• Do not expose tool/charger/battery to rain
• Do not charge battery in damp or wet environments
• Do not use charger when damaged; take it to one of the
officially registered SKIL Service Stations for a safety
check
• Do not use charger when cord or plug is damaged; cord
or plug should be replaced immediately at one of the
officially registered SKIL Service Stations
• Do not use battery when damaged; it should be replaced
immediately
• Do not disassemble charger or battery
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries
with the charger
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 0...+45°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYmBOLS ON TOOL/CHARGER/
BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Only use the charger indoors
5 Double insulation (no earth wire required)
6 Incorrect polarity of the charger connection could cause
a hazard (only charge the battery with the charger
supplied)
7 Automatic shut-off when charger gets too hot (thermic
fuse blows and charger becomes useless)
8 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• Charging battery 9
- battery of new tools is not fully charged
- connect charger to power source as illustrated
- insert battery into charger
- red light H will turn on indicating that the battery is
being charged
- red light H will stay on as long as the battery is
connected to the charger and the charger is in the wall
socket
! remove battery from charger after charging
period has ended thereby lengthening the service
life of the battery
IMPORTANT:
- after 8 hours the charging operation will be completed,
and the battery may be used
- while charging, the charger and the battery may
become warm to touch; this is normal and does not
indicate a problem
- ensure that the outside surface of the battery is clean
and dry before inserting into charger
- do not charge at temperatures below 0°C and over
45°C; this will seriously damage the battery as well as
the charger
- do not remove battery from tool while it is running
! a battery that is new or has not been used for a
longer period does not develop its full capacity
until after approximately 5 charging/discharging
cycles
- do not repeatedly recharge the battery after only a few
minutes of operation; this may result in a reduction of
operating time and battery efficiency
- if you anticipate long periods of non-use for the tool, it
is best to unplug the charger from its power source
• On/Off 0
• Speed control for smooth starting !
• Changing direction of rotation @
- when not properly set in left/right position, switch A 2
cannot be activated
! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a
complete standstill
• Changing bits #
- insert the bit as deep as possible in the chuck
! do not use bits with a damaged shank
• Torque control (VariTorque) $
- output torque will increase as clutch ring D is rotated
from 1 to 5; position E will lock up the clutch to permit
drilling or driving heavy duty work
- when turning in a screw, first try VariTorque position 1
and increase until the desired depth has been reached
• Holding and guiding the tool %
! while working, always hold the tool at the
grey-coloured grip area(s)
- keep ventilation slots F 2 uncovered
- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Use the appropriate bits ^
! only use sharp bits
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