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Page 2 - WORK AREA; ELECTRICAL SAFETY; SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES

2 WORK AREA 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in thepresence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3. Keep bystand...

Page 7 - CHARGING THE BATTERY; INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK”.; NORMAL CHARGING; A B; TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:; TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK:; INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK

7 CHARGING THE BATTERY Before using your cordless tool for the first time, the battery pack should befully charged. If the battery pack is installed, remove it by followinginstructions under “ INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK”. NORMAL CHARGING Make sure that the power circuit voltage is the same ...

Page 8 - BATTERY OPERATION; DIAGNOSTICS; FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; FOREWORD

8 BATTERY OPERATION DIAGNOSTICS The Model 8924 Charger is equipped with a diagnostic system thatautomatically checks the battery pack each time a pack is inserted into thecharger. If no problems are found, the charger will automatically switch to“Fast Charge” mode as described in NORMAL CHARGING. If...

Page 9 - SWITCH OPERATION; ELECTRIC BRAKE

9 SWITCH OPERATION Squeeze trigger switch (A) Fig. 3 to start motor. Release trigger to stop motor. Asthe trigger is squeezed, the motor speed increases. A low volume, high pitched tone may be heard while the switch is inthe variable speed mode. This is normal. FORWARD/REVERSE • Make sure trigger sw...

Page 10 - DRIVER BIT STORAGE; SIDE HANDLE

10 In general, lower torque settings areused for driving small screws and otherdelicate work, while higher torquesettings are used for driving largerscrews. The “Drill” position is used fordrilling and for driving very large screws.The Model 987 is equipped with a ham-mer setting (A) Fig. 5B. The ha...

Page 11 - OPERATION; HOW TO HOLD THE DRILL/ DRIVER AND HAMMER DRILL; IT’S

11 Fig. 9 Fig. 8 B A A To change grips, remove the phillips head screw (B) Fig. 8 from right side ofthe handle by turning it counterclockwise. Lift the grip insert (A) from theback of the handle. Install a new grip by first inserting the tab (A) Fig. 8 at thetop of the grip into the corresponding sl...

Page 12 - DRILLING WOOD

1. Set torque adjusting collar for drilling operation and set speed selector toappropriate speed. 2. Be sure drill bit is securely gripped in chuck. 3. Set REVERSING BUTTON for clockwise rotation. Make sure work is held securely in vise or clamped in placeprior to starting drilling operation. Loose ...

Page 13 - DRIVING WOOD SCREWS; IT’S A; SUGGESTED HOLE SIZES

13 2. Start drilling with slow speed and gradually increase speed as drill cuts.The harder the material, the slower the speed required. The softer thematerial, the faster the speed. 3. When drilling a large hole, first drill a smaller hole and then enlarge it tothe required size. 4. The use of a lub...

Page 15 - CHUCK REPLACEMENT; ALTERNATE CHUCK REPLACEMENT; REMOVE

15 A A B B Fig. 13 Fig. 14 CHUCK REPLACEMENT Remove battery pack to prevent accidental start-up. 1. Open chuck jaws (A) Figs. 13 and 14 as wide as possible to gain accessto the chuck retaining screw (B) Fig. 13. 2. Remove chuck retaining screw (B) by turning it clockwise (left-handthread) with a hex...

Page 16 - MAINTENANCE

16 KEEP TOOL CLEAN All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER usesolvents to clean plastic parts. They could very possibly dissolve or otherwisedamage the material. FAILURE TO START Should your tool fail to start, make sure battery pack is charged and properlyinstalled in dril...

Page 17 - ACCESSORIES; ONE YEAR WARRANTY

17 A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable · Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable · Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations.Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. Since accessories ...

Page 18 - NOTES

18 NOTES 984-987 - manual - 905273- 04-08-03.qxd 4/8/03 9:41 AM Page 18

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