3/8" RIGHT ANGLE DRILL 241-0976 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Amperes: 4 AMP Chuck speed: 0–1,200 RPM (no load) Chuck: 3/8" Keyed Maximum drilling capacity in wood: 1" (25 mm) Maximum drilling capacity in metal: 3/8" (10 mm) Weight: 3 lb 14 oz (1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………… Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... General safety rules ………………………………………………………………….. Work area ………………………………………………………………….………….. Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ! WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS EYE, EAR & LUNG PROTECTION – cont’d WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. ! WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Know your drill. Do not plug the drill into the power source until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury. Always wear eye protection. Any power tool can throw foreign objects into your eyes and cause permanent eye damage.
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY ! WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool. Make sure any extension cord used with this tool is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one of heavy enough gauge to carry the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the drill. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. V A Hz W kW L kg H N/cm2 Pa OPM Min S or a.c.
KNOW YOUR RIGHT ANGLE DRILL Air vents Forward/reverse switch Chuck Variable speed switch LED worklight LED worklight switch 10 Chuck key
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING LED WORKLIGHT VARIABLE-SPEED SWITCH The LED worklight (1) is turned ON and OFF by pressing the worklight switch button (2) (Fig. 1). To turn the worklight ON, press the worklight switch button once. To turn the worklight OFF, press the switch button a second time. This drill is equipped with a variable-speed ON/OFF switch. 1. To start the drill, gently squeeze the switch (1) (Fig. 3). NOTE: The drill will turn at its slowest speed when the switch is depressed slightly.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING DRILL BITS – cont’d REMOVING BITS 3. 1. Remove the drill plug from the power source. 2. Insert chuck key into one of three holes in the chuck body. Rotate chuck key counter clockwise until the chuck jaws release the drill bit. NOTE: Do not use a wrench on the chuck key or you may damage the key or chuck. 3. Remove the drill bit. 4. Insert the bit into the chuck the full length of the jaws.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING DRILLING – cont’d 2. Hold the drill firmly with both hands whenever possible. Use one hand to grasp the rear of the handle and switch and the other to grasp the forward body of the drill. NOTE: Make sure your hands do not cover the air vents in the drill housing. Covering these air vents will reduce the motor cooling and possibly lead to overheating the motor. 3. While holding the drill firmly, place the point of the drill bit at the point to be drilled.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHUCK REMOVAL – cont’d 3. 7. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet (4) in a clockwise direction. This action will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal. Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the jaws of chuck securely (Fig. 9). Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction. This will loosen the chuck on the spindle. The chuck can now be unscrewed and removed from the spindle by hand Fig. 7 4. Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
MAINTENENCE RETIGHTENING A LOOSE CHUCK GENERAL After installing the chuck once it has been removed, the chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose causing the chuck jaws to bind and prevent them from closing. To tighten the chuck, follow these steps: ! WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. 1.
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PARTS LIST ! WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the drill. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this drill may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-866-349-8665. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
PARTS LIST Key # 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Part # 1140020040 4020030010 4010010048 3011010022 1010010019 2050050044 1230010135 2030070050 4030010006 4010010034 3110040009 2030070050 3120010083 2050080171 3150130126 2.04E+09 1.13E+09 3.12E+09 1.19E+09 3.12E+09 1.061E+09 2.05E+09 3.14E+09 1.
PERFORMAX® 3/8" RIGHT ANGLE DRILL WARRANTY 30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: This PERFORMAX® brand power tool carries our 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your PERFORMAX® brand power tool for any reason within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, return the tool with your original receipt to any MENARDS® retail store, and we will provide you a refund – no questions asked.
