Black & Decker 388268, ET1255, ET1245, ET1265, ET1275 User Manual

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Snap-on Tool Corporation, Kinosha, WI

Form# 388268

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USERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ET1265
ET1255
ET1245
ET1275

PROFESSIONAL

1/2” VSR DRILL

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entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or

pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked “W-A” or “W.” These cords are rated for

outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The
following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more AWG

Than Than
0-6 18161614
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10-1216161412
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment

of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury,

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain

long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be caught

in moving parts.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before

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General Safety Rules

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to

follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and

dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and
ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the
plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet
is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or

break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry
electricity away from the user.

• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three

wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.

• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water

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plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on.
A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used
for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or

against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The
correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage

of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified

personnel could result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.

Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

Additional Safety Rules

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tools may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal

parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

• Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and grease. It is
recommended to use rubber gloves. This will enable better control

• DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL when

drilling or driving into walls, floors or wherever live electrical
wires may be encountered. Hold the tool only by insulated

grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you drill or drive into a
live wire.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during

use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,

drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and

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• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap
and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the

skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..........volts A..........amperes

Hz ..........hertz W ........watts

min ........minutes ........alternating current

........direct current

n

o ........no load speed

............Class II /min ....revolutions per minute

..............Construction ........earthing

..........safety alert symbol ............terminals

Motor Brushes

Snap-on uses an advanced brush system which automatically stops
the drill when the brushes wear out. This prevents serious damage to
the motor.

Switch

To start drill, depress trigger switch; to stop Drill, release trigger. To
lock trigger in ON position for continuous operation, depress trigger
and push up locking button “A” Figure 1, then gently release trigger.
To release locking mechanism, depress trigger fully, then release it.
Before using the tool (each time) be sure that the locking button
release mechanism is working freely.

Do not lock the switch ON when drilling by hand so that you can
instantly release the trigger switch if the bit binds in the hole.

The locking button is for use only when the drill is mounted in a drill
press stand or otherwise held stationary.

Be sure to release the locking button before disconnecting the plug
from the power supply. Failure to do so will cause the tool to start

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FIG. 1

A

FIG. 2

REVERSING

LEVER

(Shown in Forward

Position)

LOCK-OUT KEY

FIG. 3

SWITCH

ASSEMBLY

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immediately the next time it is plugged in. Damage or injury could
result.

THE VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH permits speed control
– the farther the trigger is depressed, the higher the speed of the drill.
NOTE: Use lower speeds for starting holes without a center punch,
drilling in metal or plastics, driving screws or drilling ceramics. Higher
speeds are better for drilling wood and composition boards, and for
using abrasive and polishing accessories.
THE REVERSING LEVER The reversing lever is used when backing
out screws and jammed drill bits. To operate the tool in reverse,
release the trigger switch and push the lever to the left (when viewed
from the chuck end) as shown in Figure 2. To operate the drill in
forward for drilling holes or driving screws (as well as other
accessories) release the trigger switch and push the lever to the right
(when viewed from the chuck end).

Return the reversing lever to the forward position after all operations
in reverse are completed.

SWITCH LOCK-ON

Your drill is equipped with a switch lock-on feature. If you wish to
disable this feature, take your tool to any authorized service center.

The service center can provide a lock-out key to prevent the unit from
being locked in the “ON” position (Figure 3).

Operation

DRILLING

1. Always unplug the drill when attaching or changing bits or
accessories.

2. Use sharp drill bits only. For WOOD, use twist drill bits, spade bits,
power auger bits, or hole saws. For METAL, use high speed steel
twist drill bits or hole saws. For MASONRY, such as brick, cement,
cinder block, etc., use carbide-tipped bits.

3. Be sure the material to be drilled is anchored or clamped firmly. If
drilling thin material, use a wood “back-up” block to prevent
damage to the material.

4. Always apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough
pressure to keep drill biting, but do not push hard enough to stall
the motor or deflect the bit.

5. Hold tool firmly to control the twisting action of the drill.

6. IF DRILL STALLS, it is usually because it is being overloaded or
improperly used. RELEASE TRIGGER IMMEDIATELY, remove
drill bit from work, and determine cause of stalling. DO NOT CLICK

TRIGGER OFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO START A
STALLED DRILL — THIS CAN DAMAGE THE DRILL.

7. To minimize stalling or breaking through the material, reduce
pressure on drill and ease the bit through the last fractional part of
the hole.

8. Keep the motor running when pulling the bit back out of a drilled
hole. This will help prevent jamming.

9. With Variable Speed Drills there is no need to center punch the
point to be drilled. Use a slow speed to start the hole and
accelerate by squeezing the trigger harder when the hole is deep
enough to drill without the bit skipping out.

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FIG. 4

SPINDLE LOCK

BUTTON

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