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10.8V
L L I I T T H H I I U U M M - - I I O O N N
CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER
LD108V
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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C o de: LD108V
Black Magenta
Cyan Yellow
D a t e: 071015 E dition: 05 Op: DCR
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Contents Warranty Power Tools Warranty 2 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Introduction 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Environmental protection 3 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our Description of symbols 3 required level of performance and you may need the assistance of our service department. Specifications 3 This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home Safety instructions 4 domestic use from the date of the ori
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. your expectations. It has been manufactured under These represent important information about the stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior product or instructions on its use. performance criteria. Wear hearing protection. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, Wear eye protection. and, with proper care, it will give you many years Wear
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3. Personal safety Safety instructions a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all common sense when operating a power tool. instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/ Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power of inattenti
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c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before d. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from making any adjustments, changing accessories, or other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns d. Store idle power to
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• Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to close by the bit. eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design: • Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be left around the work area. • Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn. • Support the work properly. • Damage to hearing if effective ear defenders are not worn.
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• Do not plug anything other than your GMC tool into the • Do not place any object on to, or allow anything to rest charger, as other objects may touch dangerous voltage on the charger. points or short out parts, which could result in fire or • Make sure that the charger cable is positioned where electric shock. it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise • Do not place the tool or charger on an uneven surface, subjected to damage or stress. Keep the lead away as a fall may
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according to the instructions in the GMC Instruction • If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks open Manual. or cracks, immediately discontinue its use and do not recharge it. Ensure the battery pack clip is in good • Do not charge the battery in a place where static condition and will not allow the pack to fall free from the electricity is generated nor let the battery touch something tool. If the clip is damaged or for any reason is not locking that is statically charged. the
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Know your product This drill is mainly used for drilling in wood or metal sheet and screwdriving. Use the tool and accessories only for intended applications. All other applications are expressly ruled out. 1 8 1. Keyless chuck 2. Handle 3. Variable speed trigger switch with electric brake 4. Forward/Reverse control 5. Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack 6. LED battery indicators 7. Battery pack release button 4 8. Torque adjustment collar 9. Charger power pack/Charger pack 3 10. Cha
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In this condition, DO NOT force cool the pack by placing in Unpacking a freezer or similar device. Refer to the “Overload” section Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely in this manual. that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. Another feature of the drill/battery pack is the low voltage If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the cut out feature. This feature operates when the voltage parts have been replaced or the fault has been r
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2. Connect the power supply Battery charging from the charger adaptor (9) IMPORTANT. Before plugging in the power supply from the to the charger base (10) via charger adaptor (9) to the charger base (10) always ensure plugging the socket from the that the plug is switched off at the mains. charger adaptor (9) into the IMPORTANT. The battery will be fully charged after side of the charger base (10) 3-5 hours, remove it from the charger after this time. housing. Do not leave a battery
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4. The battery charging time is approximately 3 – 5 hours. is fully charged every time by allowing the charger to When the red and yellow LED go out leaving the green complete its full charging cycle. LED glowing the charging cycle is complete. Avoid allowing lose items like screws or nails etc. to be Turn off the charger power supply from the mains and then stored with battery packs as these or similar items can remove the battery pack (5) from the charger base (11). short battery packs a
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CAUTION. Do not continue to overload the drill and Using the drill constantly reset the overload. Doing this will cause the Trigger switch battery cells to over heat. Use the forward/reverse switch (4) to select the direction Temperature Cut Out of rotation, then pull the trigger (3). This trigger switch is an If the drill is constantly overloaded, or the drill is used electronic variable speed control which enables the user to constantly at maximum rating in high ambient conditions, vary
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For drilling, always use the use the Drill position by aligning Forward/reverse switch the Drill symbol with the triangular indicator on the front face Note. You can only change of the drill near the torque collar. the direction of rotation of the For setting the torque position, select a low setting on drill using the forward/reverse the torque collar and align the selected symbol with the switch when the trigger is NOT triangular indicator on the top of the drill. Increase gradually
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Drilling Chuck replacement Drilling metals The chucks of reversible drills are always fixed by a screw with a left-hand thread. The screw, which is located in the • Always clamp sheet metal. centre of the chuck, must be removed before the chuck can • Support thin metal with a block of wood to avoid be removed. To remove the screw, turn it in a clockwise distorting it. direction. The chuck can now be removed by unscrewing it • Use a punch to mark the centre of the hole. anti-clockwise. If
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have access to the Internet, please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST). Please n
