Continuous Operation; Switch Position - EINHELL TC-ID 550 E Originalbetriebsanleitung

in the recess provided for it in the additional
handle.
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Set the depth stop (2) to the same level as
the drill bit.
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Pull the depth stop back by the required dril-
ling depth.
•
Turn the handle on the additional handle (8)
until it is secure.
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Now drill the hole until the depth stop (2) tou-
ches the workpiece.
5.3 Fitting the drill bit (Fig. 5)
•
Always pull the power plug before making ad-
justments to the equipment.
•
Release the depth stop as described in 5.2
and push it towards the additional handle.
This provides free access to the chuck (1).
•
This hammer drill is fitted with a keyless
chuck (1).
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Open the chuck (1). The drill bit opening must
be large enough to fit the drill bit into.
•
Select a suitable drill bit. Push the drill bit as
far as possible into the chuck opening.
•
Close the chuck (1). Check that the drill bit is
secure in the chuck (1).
•
Check at regular intervals that the drill bit or
tool is secure (pull the mains plug).
6. Operation
6.1 ON/OFF switch (Fig. 6/Item 5)
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First fit a suitable drill bit into the tool (see
5.3).
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Connect the mains plug to a suitable socket.
•
Position the drill in the position you wish to
drill.
To switch on:
Press the ON/OFF switch (5)

Continuous operation:

Secure the ON/OFF switch (5) with the locking
button (4).
I
To switch off :
Press the ON/OFF switch (5) briefl y.
6.2 Adjusting the speed (Fig. 6/Item 5)
•
You can infinitely vary the speed whilst using
the tool.
•
Select the speed by applying a greater or les-
ser pressure to the ON/OFF switch (5).
•
Select the correct speed: The most suitable
speed depends on the workpiece, the type of
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use and the drill bit used.
•
Low pressure on the ON/OFF switch (5): Lo-
wer speed (suitable for: small screws and soft
materials)
•
Greater pressure on the ON/OFF switch (5):
Higher speed (suitable for large/long screws
and hard materials)
Tip: Start drilling holes at low speed. Then increa-
se the speed in stages.
Benefi ts:
•
The drill bit is easier to control when starting
the hole and will not slide away.
•
You avoid drilling messy holes (for example
in tiles).
6.3 Preselecting the speed (Fig. 6/Item 6)
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The speed setting ring (6) enables you to
define the maximum speed. The ON/OFF
switch (5) can only be pressed to the defined
maximum speed setting.
•
Set the speed using the setting ring (6) on the
ON/OFF switch (5).
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Do not attempt to make this setting whilst
the drill is in use.6.4 Clockwise/Counter-
clockwise switch (Fig. 6/Item 7)
•
Change switch position only when the drill is
at a standstill!
•
Switch the direction of the hammer drill using
the clockwise/counter-clockwise switch (7):
Direction
Clockwise (forwards and drill)
Counter-clockwise (reverse)
6.5 Drill / hammer drill selector switch (Fig. 7/
Item 3)
Change switch position only when the drill is at a
standstill!
Drill
Drill / hammer drill selector switch (3) in the drill
position. (Position A)
Use for: Wood, metal, plastic
Hammer drill
Drill / hammer drill selector switch (3) in the ham-
mer drill position. (Position B)
Use for: Concrete, rock, masonry
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Switch position

Pushed in to the
right
Pushed in to the
left
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