Intended Use
Battery-powered SDS drill with two modes: hammer and conventional drilling. For hammer drilling
in concrete, brick and stone and conventional drilling in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic. Also
suitable for screwdriving.
The tool must ONLY be used for its intended purpose. Any use other than those mentioned in this
manual will be considered a case of misuse. The operator, and not the manufacturer, shall be liable
for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse. The manufacturer shall not be liable
for any modifications made to the tool, nor for any damage resulting from such modifications.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect your product. Fully familiarise yourself with all its features and
functions
• Ensure all parts of the product are present and in good condition
• If any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this
product
Before Use
Removing the Battery
To remove the Battery (8), press the Battery Release (17) and slide the Battery out of the Battery
Mount (9) (Fig. I (a-b)).
Installing a charged Battery
1. To fit a charged Battery (8), slide it into the Battery Mount (9) (Fig. I (c))
Note: The Battery will fit only in one direction. If the Battery does not slide into the Battery Mount
easily, do not force it. Instead, pull the Battery out of the Battery Mount again, check for correct
position, and try again gently.
2. Push the Battery into the Battery Mount until it locks into place securely
Setting up the Charger
1. If inserted, remove the Battery (8) from the Battery Charger (13) (Fig. II (b))
2. Connect the Battery Charger to the mains power supply
Note: The Green LED (15) on the Battery Charger will illuminate to indicate that the Charger is
powered.
WARNING: The Battery Charger is designed for indoor use only and must not be exposed to
moisture and rain.
Charging the Battery
WARNING: Failure to follow the correct procedure when charging the Battery (8) will result in
permanent damage.
Note: Normal charging time is 2 hours for a recently fully-discharged Battery, but if the Battery has
been left in a discharged state for some time, it may take extended time to charge.
1. Slide a discharged or partially discharged Battery onto the Battery Charger (13) (Fig. II (a))
Note: Make sure the Battery and Battery Charger are lined up correctly. If the Battery does not slide
onto the Battery Charger easily, don't force it. Instead, remove the Battery, then check that the top of
the Battery and the Battery Charger slot are clean and undamaged and that the Charger Terminals
(16) are not bent.
2. Once charging commences, only the Red LED (14) will illuminate
Note: If the Red LED is not constantly illuminated after an uncharged Battery is inserted into the
Charger, the Battery or Charger may be faulty. Check the Battery is fully inserted in the Battery
Charger. If the fault persists do not use and contact your authorised Silverline distributor.
3. When the Battery is fully-charged, only the Green LED (15) will be illuminated
Battery Charge Level
The Battery has a built-in Battery Charge Indicator (18). Pressing on the button to the right will
indicate the charge level. The number of bars that illuminate when the button is pressed indicate
the charge level; 1 bar indicating a low charge, 3 bars indicating a full charge.
IMPORTANT: Be aware that at a low charge level the tool may stop operating while in use. This may
be dangerous. Always ensure the Battery has a good charge level.
18V SDS Plus Hammer Drill
Notes about battery charging
IMPORTANT: Batteries capacity shortens over time. Always adhere to the correct handling and
charging instructions in the manual. If the battery does not hold charge or working time is
shortened, purchase a genuine Silverline replacement.
• The battery should be charged at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 40°C (ideally around
20°C)
• After charging, allow 15 minutes for the battery to cool before use
• Ensure that the charger is disconnected from the mains supply after use, and is stored correctly
• Do not leave batteries on charge for extended periods and never store batteries on charge
• The charger monitors battery temperature and voltage while charging. Remove the battery once
charging has been completed to maximise charge cycles of the battery and not waste power
• Batteries can become faulty over time, individual cells in the battery can fail, and the battery
could short. The charger will not charge faulty batteries. Use another battery, if possible, to check
correct functionality of the charger and purchase a replacement battery if a faulty battery is
indicated
• Do not store Lithium-ion battery packs in a discharged state long term. This can damage the cells.
For long-term storage, store batteries in a high charge state disconnected from the power tool
• The capacity of batteries will reduce over time. After 100 charge cycles, the battery's operation
time and the performance will slightly reduce. This decline will continue until the battery has
minimal capacity after 500 charge cycles. This is normal and not a fault with the battery pack
Fitting a drill bit
WARNING: ALWAYS ensure that the tool is switched OFF and the battery removed, before fitting
or removing drill bits.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear suitable cut-proof gloves when handling drill bits.
WARNING: ONLY fit drill bits that are in perfect condition. Blunt, bent, and cracked drill bits
should be discarded
1. Pull the Chuck Sleeve (2) backward (Fig. III (a))
2. Insert the drill bit, apply light pressure and twist until it locates correctly in the SDS slot (Fig. III
(b))
3. To remove the drill bit, pull the Chuck Sleeve back and remove the drill bit (Fig. III (c-d))
Note: This tool features an SDS Plus chuck and requires an adaptor (sold separately) if you wish to
use conventional drill or driver bits.
Operation
WARNING: ALWAYS wear appropriate safety equipment. Use of this tool requires eye
protection, gloves, ear defenders, and good quality respiratory protection.
WARNING: Ensure you have read and understood the Safety and Before Use sections of this
manual before using this tool.
Switching ON & OFF
1. Hold the tool securely by the Main Handle (7) and Auxiliary Handle (10)
2. Select the direction of rotation using the Direction Switch (4)
3. Press the ON/OFF Trigger Switch (6) to switch on the power tool
4. Release the switch to switch off the power tool
Adjust Rotational Speed
The rotational speed is controlled via the ON/OFF Trigger Switch (6).
1. To increase rotational speed, increase pressure on the ON/OFF Trigger Switch
2. To decrease rotational speed, decrease pressure on the ON/OFF Trigger Switch
Direction control
With the Chuck (1) pointing away from you, push the Direction Switch (4) to the right for forward
rotation (Fig. IV (a)). Push the Direction Switch to the left for reverse rotation (Fig. IV (c)). When the
Direction Switch is set to the central point (Fig. IV (b)) the drill will not operate.
When the tool is ON, the Indicator Lights (5) on the top of the drill indicate which direction has been
set. The arrow pointing towards the Chuck (1) indicates leftward rotation. The arrow pointing away
from the Chuck indicates a rightward rotation (reverse).
Mode setting
• To turn the Mode Selection Dial (12) push in the button and twist (Fig. V (a))
• To set the drill for hammer drilling in concrete or stone, turn the Mode Selection Dial so that the
hammer drill symbol aligns with the indicator (Fig. V (b))
• To set the drill for conventional drilling or driving without impact in wood, metal, ceramic and
plastic, turn the Mode Selector Dial so that the drill symbol aligns with the indicator (Fig. V (c))
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