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RE: [OT] Inserting bits into an SDS drill...


  • To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: RE: [OT] Inserting bits into an SDS drill...
  • From: "James Hoye" <yahoo@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 13:24:19 +0100
  • Mailing-list: list ukha_d@xxxxxxx; contact ukha_d-owner@xxxxxxx
  • Reply-to: ukha_d@xxxxxxx

> I recently took advantage of screwfix's offer for an SDS drill
> for 30 quid.

Another "Bargain(tm) Victim"... :)

> However, I have one problem - getting a damn bit in it (yes, I'm
> using as SDS bit...!)
>
> The instructions say:
> 1. Lightly lubricate the shaft of the drill bit before inserting
> into the machine.
> 2. Place the shaft of the drill bit into the opening of the drill
> chuck and twist until latched.
>
> Having never owned an SDS drill before, these instructions don't
> mean too much to me.
> (However, I have got it in once so far...!!!)
>
> Can anyone give me any pointers...?
> Should the drill bit be fully inserted before using the drill or
> something click into place when the drill starts...???

You only need to rotate the bit to line it up.  Apply light pressure as you
do and twist a maximum of 180 degrees - it should catch and push fully in.
Easy once you get the hang of it ;)

Once fully inserted it locks and can't be simply pulled out - you need to
"retract" the collar of the chuck to release it.

HTH,
James H



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