3/8 Inch Variable Speed Drill Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Ironton 3/8 Inch Variable Speed Drill has variable speeds up to 3000 RPM to give you all the versatility needed for drilling or driving. This power drill features a keyless chuck for easy bit changes and a smooth-running, ball-bearing motor designed for heavy use. This drill is great for woodworking, metalworking, and home repair. The drill is also reversible. Technical Specifications Property Motor Speed Keyless Chuck Capacity Specification 110V, 3.
contact will cause electrical shock. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the product. Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury and/or property damage if contacted. ⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product. Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the tool itself. Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded. Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet.
As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. The smaller the wire’s gauge number, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16-gauge cord.
Main Parts of Drill Subassembly Chuck Forward/Reverse Switch Level Trigger Lock Button Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Wear eye protection. Wear ear protection with impact drills. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Always make sure the chuck is tight and the drill bit is firmly tightened in the chuck before starting drill.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Wear eye protection. Wear ear protection with impact drills. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Use only well-sharpened bits that are in good condition and appropriate to task.
Metal Drilling 1. Secure the workpiece. 2. Start by drilling slowly to keep the bit from moving away from the start point. 3. Increase the drill speed as the hole is established. Use cutting oil to keep the bit cool. 4. Lock the trigger in the ON position to maintain a constant speed and reduce fatigue. Wood Drilling 1. Secure the workpiece. 2. Start by drilling slowly to keep the bit from moving away from the start point. 3. Increase the drill speed as the hole is established. 4.
After Each Use ⚠WARNING Do no touch the drill right after use. Do not remove the drill bits until the bit has cooled. Store the drill in dry and clean place. Keep the drill away from children. Maintenance ⚠WARNING Do no touch the drill right after use. Do not remove the drill bits until the bit has cooled. Store the drill in dry and clean place. Keep the drill away from children.
Troubleshooting Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance. Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 3. Drill’s thermal reset breaker tripped (if equipped). 2. Check the power at the outlet. If the outlet is unpowered, turn off the drill and check the circuit breaker.
Parts Diagram Parts List Reference 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Part Description Left Motor Housing Flat Machine Screw (M5x22) Spring Washer Chuck Spindle Bearing (201) Half Circle Key Gear Fender Ring Brass Bushing Bearing Armature Carbon Brush Carbon Brush Holder Bearing Page 14 of 17 Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1
Reference 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 Part Description Stator Clip Self-Tapping Screw Cable Sheath Power Cord Switch Module Terminal Wire Terminal Right Motor Screw (4x16) Screw (4x20) Lock Button Forward/Reverse Trigger Level Quantity 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 6 1 1 1 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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