Operation; Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - Craftsman CMCH233 Instruction Manual

Heavy-duty 20v max cordless rotary hammer
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Side Handle and Depth Rod (Fig. D)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
ALWAYS operate the tool with the side handle
properly installed. Failure to do so may result in
the side handle slipping during tool operation and
subsequent loss of control. Hold tool with both hands
to maximize control.
The side handle 
 3 
clamps to the front of the gear case
and may be rotated 360˚ to permit right- or left-hand use.
The side handle must be tightened sufficiently to resist the
twisting action of the tool if the accessory binds or stalls. Be
sure to grip the side handle at the far end to control the tool
during a stall.
To loosen side handle, rotate counterclockwise.
To Adjust the Depth Rod (Fig. D)
1. Push in and hold the depth rod release button
side handle.
2. Move the depth rod
 8 
so the distance between the
end of the rod and the end of the bit equals the desired
drilling depth.
3. Release the button to lock rod into position. When
drilling with the depth rod, stop when end of rod
reaches surface of material.
Bit and Bit Holder

WARNING: Burn Hazard. ALWAYS wear gloves when
changing bits. Accessible metal parts on the tool and
bits may get extremely hot during operation. Small bits
of broken material may damage bare hands.
The hammerdrill can be fitted with different bits depending
on the desired application. Use sharp drill bits only.
Bit Reccomendations
For wood, use twist bits, spade bits, power auger bits or
hole saws.
For metal, use high-speed steel twist drill bits or
hole saws. Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals.
The exceptions are cast iron and brass which should be
drilled dry.
For masonry, such as brick, cement, cinder block, etc.,
use carbide-tipped bits rated for percussion drilling.
SDS Plus Bit Holder (Fig. E)
nOTE: Special adapters are needed to use the SDS
Plus bit holder with straight shank bits and hexagonal
screwdriver bits.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
8
1. Insert the shank of the bit about 3/4" (19 mm) into SDS
Plus tool holder 
2. Push and rotate bit until it locks in place. The bit will be
securely held.
3. To release bit, pull the sleeve 
the bit.

OPERATION


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

(Fig. F)
nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in
the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
 2 
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)
 9 
on the

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle  
, with the other hand on the side handle 
 10 
Trigger Switch (Fig. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch
the tool off, release the trigger switch. Your tool is equipped
with a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger
switch is fully released.
Variable speed Trigger switch
The variable speed trigger switch enables you to select
the best speed for a particular application. The farther you
squeeze the trigger switch, the faster the tool will operate.
For maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting
holes or fasteners.
nOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the trigger switch and
should be avoided.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. A)
A forward/reverse control button
direction of bit rotation and also serves as a lock-off button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch
and depress the forward/reverse control button on the right
side of the tool.
To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control
button on the left side of the tool.
 11 
.
back and remove
 12 
into the tool handle, align the
 1 
 5 
determines the
 4 
.
 3 
. To turn
 5 

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