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CORDLESS DRILL
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODELS: 8014, 8018, 8024
14.4V
18V
24V
WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS CORDLESS DRILL
KING CANADA TOOLS
OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
LIMITED TOOL WARRANTY
KING CANADA makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality
and durability standards. KING CANADA warrants to the original retail consumer a
2-year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that
each product is free from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects
due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or
alterations and lack of maintenance. KING CANADA shall in no event be liable for
death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, special or consequential
damages arising from the use of our products. To take advantage of this warranty,
the product or part must be returned for examination by the retailer. Shipping and
handling charges may apply. If a defect is found, KING CANADA will either repair
or replace the product.
1. KNOW YOUR TOOL.
Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application
and limitations as well as its specific potential hazards.
2. Don’t use battery-power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep work
area well lit and provide adequate surrounding work space.
3. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
4. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep tool clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for operation and
changing accessories.
5. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Only use recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
6. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, parts that are damaged should be carefully checked to ensure
they will operate properly and perform their intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Parts which are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
7. USE PROPER SPEED.
A tool will do a better and safer job when operated at the proper speed.
8. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, watch) because they could get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.Roll up long sleeves above the elbows.
9. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not use tool if trigger does not turn it on or off. A tool which can not be controlled with the
trigger is a potentially dangerous tool and must be repaired.
2. Only use sharp undammaged drill bits and properly fitting screwdriver bits.
3. Never use your battery-powered drill and charger in the vicinity of vapours and combustible
liquids.
4. Look for concealed electric cables, gas pipes and water pipes before drilling and screw-
driving in walls.
5. Always set the Forward/Reverse switch to the center position (locked position) before
replacing drill bit, battery or transportation.
6. Only change the direction of rotation while the drill has come to a complete stop.
GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions for Performance Plus charger and batteries
1. Never attempt to open the charger for any reason or attempt to charge a battery which is
not designed for use with this charger.
2. Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40˚C.
3. Charge only at ambient temperatures between 4˚C and 40˚C.
4. Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
5. Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur. When you notice liquid on the
battery, proceed as follows:
•Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.
In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions below:
In case of skin contact, immediately rinse with water. Neutralise with a mild acid such as
lemon juice or vinegar. In case of eye contact, rinse abundantly with clean water for at least
10 minutes. Consult a physician.
6. Disconnect the battery pack from the tool or place the forward/reverse switch in the center
lock position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
7. Be careful not to drop, shake or strike the battery.
Fire hazard! Do not short the battery.Do not touch the terminals with any conductive
material. Do not store battery in a container with other metal objects such as nails, screws,
coins. The charger must be used in a well ventilated area.
Important: This charger is intended for indoor use only.
1. Only use the supplied charger to charge the batteries.
2. Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
3. Have defective charger power cord replaced immediately.
4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
5. Do not open the charger.
6. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
Protecting the Environment- Be responsible
Should you find one day that your tool needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you,
think of the protection of the
environment. If you want to dispose of
the tool yourself, the batteries must be
removed and disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
Take the batteries to your service
agent or a local recycling station.
Collected batteries will be recycled or
disposed of properly.
BATTERY AND CHARGER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CORDLESS DRILL
1) Keyless chuck
2) Torque setting ring
3) Speed selector
4) Bubble level
5) LED light (below torque ring)
6) 2 Position handle
7) Forward/reverse switch w/lock position
8) Variable speed trigger
9) Battery release clip (2)
10) Rechargeable battery (2)
11) Double-ended driver bit (2)
12) Battery charger
13) Charger Red light, battery is charging
14) Charger green light, battery is fully charged
Specifications
Models and voltage........................................8014 (14.4V), 8018 (18V), 8024 (24V)
“Jacobs” keyless chuck ..........................................3/8” (14.4V and 18V), 1/2” (24V)
Speeds..................................................................2 (0-400, 0-1150)(14.4V and 18V)
Speeds ..................................................................................2 (0-400, 0-1200)(24V)
Torque settings ................................................................................................21 + 1
Battery type..................................1.5Ah Ni-Cd (14.4V and 18V), 1.7Ah Ni-Cd (24V)
Charger Input ............................................................................................120V/60Hz
Charge time ......................................................................................................1 hour
CHARGING AND INSTALLING
BATTERY
IMPORTANT STEPS BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS DRILL
If you are using the cordless drill for the first time, the batteries must first be fully charged. A new
battery,or one which has not been used for an extended period of time, achieves full
performance only after 5 full charges and discharges of the battery. A substantial drop in
operating period per charge indicates that the battery is worn out and must be replaced.
BATTERY CHARGER SAFETY GUIDELINES
•Always inspect the battery charger, cord and plug before each use.
•The supplied charger is suitable for charging KING CANADA batteries only.
•Protect battery charger from humidity and only operate in dry areas.
•Do not disassemble charger or operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, has been
dropped or damaged in any way. Replace damaged charger immediately. Do not use damaged
battery or charger.
CHARGING BATTERY
Start the charging procedure by plugging the charger to a 120V, 60Hz power source and
inserting the battery upside down into the charger slot. The battery and the charger become warm
during the charging process, this is normal and expected. To prevent incorrect battery insertion
in the charger, insert the battery according to the position of the key in the charger.
CHARGER INDICATOR LIGHTS
The red light on the side of the charger indicates that the battery is fully inserted and charging
has begun. If the red light does not come on, make sure the battery is fully inserted into the
charger or check the power source. The green light indicates that the battery has completed
recharging the battery.After charging is complete, disconnect the charger from its power source
and then remove the battery.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERYFROM DRILL
To install a battery (A) Fig.1 into the base (B) of the
cordless drill, simply slide the battery up into the
base of the drill and push it all the way until the
battery clips (C) snap and hold the battery into
place.
To remove the battery from the base of the drill,
simultaneously press both battery clips on both
sides of the battery and pull the battery away from
the drill.
Figure 1
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER
Your cordless drill is equipped with a variable speed
trigger switch (A) Fig.2. The speed can be controled from
the minimum to the maximum RPM just by the pressure
applied to the trigger switch. Apply more pressure to
increase speed and apply less pressure to decrease
speed. Release trigger to stop drill.
FORWARD / REVERSE AND TRIGGER LOCK
Your cordless drill is equipped with a forward/reverse
lever and a trigger lock (B) Fig.2. It is located above the
trigger. This lever is designed to change the direction of
rotation of the keyless chuck and to lock the trigger to
help prevent accidental starts and battery discharge. For
aforward rotation (with the chuck pointing away from you)
move the lever to the left. For reverse rotation move the
lever to the right. To lock the trigger, place the lever in the
center position.
WARNING! Do not change the rotation direction until the drill chuck has come to a
complete stop. Changing the rotation during an operation can cause damage to the tool.
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE SETTINGS
Your cordless drill features 21+1 torque settings for
driving different types of screws into different types of
materials. The output torque increases as the torque ring
(A) Fig.3 is rotated from 1 to 21. Correct torque settings
are as follows, setting 1-2 is ideal for driving small screws,
setting 3-4 is ideal for driving medium sized screws into
soft material, setting 5-6 is ideal for driving screws into
soft and medium density materials, setting 7 is ideal for
driving screws into hardwood, setting 8 is ideal for large
screws. Use the highest setting (final torque setting 22,
indicated by a drill bit) allows you to perform heavy duty
drilling operations.
SPEED SELECTOR
Before an operation, set the speed selector switch (B) Fig.3 to the desired speed. Slide the speed
selector towards the rear for low-RPM operation or towards the front for high-RPM operation. It
is recommended to use the low-RPM setting for drilling large holes or driving screws, use the
high-RPM setting for drilling small holes.
Warning! Do not attempt to change the speed setting during an operation, damage to the gear
may result.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
This cordless drill is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consistantly fails to stop quickly
after the trigger is released, have the tool serviced.
Figure 2
Figure 3
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
2POSITION HANDLE
This cordless drill comes with a 2 position handle (A)
Fig.4 which can be installed on either side of the drill.
This handle allows greater drilling control during
operations. To install the handle, simply screw it into the
side of the drill.
LED LIGHT
Your cordless drill features a LED light system (B) Fig.4
which gets activated by pressing the trigger. This feature
is ideal when working in partially lit work environments.
BUBBLE LEVEL
Your cordless drill features a bubble level (A) Fig.5 at the
rear of the drill body,this feature allows the user to level
the drill in order to achieve straight drilling and driving
operations.
INSTALLING DRILL BIT IN KEYLESS CHUCK
To open the keyless chuck jaws, hold the chuck collar (A)
Fig.6 firmly with one hand and turn the chuck sleeve (B)
counterclockwise with the other hand. To close the chuck
jaws, turn the chuck sleeve clockwise.
For small drill bits, open chuck jaws enough and insert
the drill bit up to the flutes. For larger drill bits, insert the
bit as far as it will go. Center the bit as you close the jaws
of the keyless chuck by hand. This positions the drill bit
properly,giving maximum contact between the chuck
jaws and the drill bit shank.
Pay Attention! Drill bit must be properly inserted in
keyless chuck with all three jaws holding the drill bit
centered in the chuck. If not, this could cause the drill bit
to be thrown from the chuckresulting in possible serious
injury.
Warning! Before removing drill bit after any operation, let the drill bit cool down before
attempting to remove it and touching it with your fingers, risk of burning!
Figure 4
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Figure 6
OPERATION
OPERATIONAL STEPS-DRILLING
When drilling metal, it is recommended to use a light oil on the drill bit to keep it from over-
heating.
1) Make sure the drill bit is firmly locked in the keyless chuck and set the direction of rotation
using the forward/reverse switch.
2) Set the torque setting ring to the highest setting.
3) Secure workpiece in vise or other type of support. Hold the drill firmly with both hands, place
the point of the drill bit at the point to be drilled and depress trigger to start the drilling
operation. Always use the higher speed setting for drilling small holes, use the lower speed
setting for drilling larger holes.
4) Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough pressure to keep the drill bit cutting.
Do not force the drill bit or apply sideways pressure.
OPERATIONAL STEPS-DRIVING SCREWS
1) Make sure to use the correct screwdriver bit that correctly fits the screw being driven.
2) Fasten screwdriver bit into the chuck, making sure the flat of the bit are gripped by the chuck
jaws.
3) Set the torque setting ring to the appropriate setting as described in the adjustable torque
setting section.
DRILLING WOOD OR PLASTIC
If backup material is not used, ease up on the pressure just before the bit breaks through the
wood to avoid splintering. Finish the hole from the opposite side after the point breaks through.
If it binds, reverse the drilling operation to help remove the bit from the work.
DRILLING METAL
Make a center punch in the metal to be drilled for easier starting. Use just enough pressure to
have keep the bit cutting. Do not apply great pressure on this tool when drilling metals. When
drilling large holes, it is faster and easier on your power pack to first make a smaller hole and to
then enlarge it to the size desired. Lubricate the tip of the bit occasionally with light oil for easier
metal drilling. If it binds, reverse the drilling operation to help remove the bit from the work. It is
not recommended to drill holes larger than 3/8” diameter through soft steel thicker than 1/8”.
Drilling through metal rapidly drains energy from your battery.
DRILLING MASONRY
Use carbide-tipped masonry bits for cider blocks, mortar,common brick, soft stone and other
materials. The amount of pressure to be used is dependent upon the type of material being
drilled. Less pressure is needed for soft materials and more pressure for harder materials.
FASTENING WITH SCREWS
The illustration on the next page illustrates how to fasten materials together with your cordless
drill without stripping, splitting or separating the material being drilled.
1) Clamp the pieces together and drill a hole 2/3 the diameter of the screw to be used. If the
material is soft, drill up to 2/3 of the length of the screw to be used and for hard material drill
the entire length of the screw.
2) Unclamp the pieces and drill the second hole the same diameter as the screw shank in the
first or top piece of wood.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
3) If a flat head screw is used, coutersink the hole to make the head of the screw flush with the
surface of the piece of wood. Then, apply even pressure when driving the screw. The screw
shank clearance hole in the first or top piece allows the screw head to pull the two pieces
together.
WARNING: THERE ARE NO USER SERVICE-ABLE PARTS INSIDE
Preventative maintance performed by an unauthorized personnel may result in the misplacement
of internal wires and componenets which could cause serious hazards. We recommend that all
servicing be performed by a qualified KING CANADA service center technician.
BATTERIES
Pay attention to the battery power levels as the battery nears its end of life. If you notice a
decrease in battery performance or a significant difference in running power between charges,
then it is time to replace the battery. Failure to do so may damage the charger and cause
improper operation.
LONG TERM BATTERY STORAGE SHOULD BE IN THE DISCHARGE STATE. Batteries last
longer and recharge better when they are stored discharged. Fully recharge the battery before
using after prolonged storage.
TOOL LUBRICATION
This cordless drill has been properly lubricated and will never require additionnal lubrication.
CLEANING
To avoid accidents, always remove the battery from the cordless drill before cleaning. The tool is
most effectively cleaned with the use of an air compressor. Always wear safety glasses when
using an air compressor. Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of
foreign objects. Do not insert pointed objects through these openings in the attempt to clean them.
CAUTION: Some cleaning products and solvents can damage the plastic parts of your cordless
drill such as gasoline, chlorinated cleaning agents, ammonia and household detergents that
contain ammonia.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and
parts list.
1. Drill 2/3 diameter and length of
screw for soft materials and full
length for hard materials
3. Countersink same diameter
as screw head
Screw Adjustable screw drill
Apply even
pressure when
driving screws
2. Drill same diameter as screw
shank
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