2532 AA - Drill SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 2532 AA SKIL

F G A J K B H C D E 2

Cordless impact drill/driver 2532

• This tool is intended for impact drilling in brick as well as

for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic; tools with

electronic speed control and left/right rotation are also

suitable for screwdriving and thread cutting

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Read and save this instruction manual 3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1

Max. torque for hard screwdriving application according to

A Switch for on/o and speed control

B Green charging light

C Ring for torque control

E Impact drilling position

F Switch for changing direction of rotation

SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all

warnings and instructions for future reference. The term

“power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated

(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

b) 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.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs

with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs

and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power

tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,

alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye

protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used

for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in

the off-position before connecting to power source and/

or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying

power tools with your nger on the switch or energising power

tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times. This enables better control of the power tool

in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

the battery pack from the power tool before making

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or

these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.8

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind

and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,

in accordance with these instructions, taking into

account the working conditions and the work to be

performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of

battery pack may create a risk of re when used with

another battery pack.

b) Use power tools only with specifically designated

battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may

create a risk of injury and re.

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from

other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,

nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can

make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from

the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally

occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,

additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the

battery may cause irritation or burns.

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

person using only identical replacement parts. This

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVERS

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the charger

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction, immediately

switch o the tool or unplug charger from power source

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

when original accessories are used

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching

at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

• The tool/charger is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of

the tool/charger by a person responsible for their safety

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool/charger

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

when performing an operation where the cutting

accessory or fastener may contact hidden wiring or

its own cord (cutting accessory and fasteners contacting

a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power

tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock)

• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or call

the local utility company for assistance (contact with

electric lines can lead to re or electrical shock; damaging a

gas line can result in an explosion; penetrating a water pipe

will cause property damage or an electrical shock)

• Do not work materials containing asbestos

(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust

extraction device when connectable

• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic (such

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

work with a dust extraction device when connectable

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

materials you want to work with

• Ensure that switch F 2 is in the middle (locking) position

before making any adjustments or changing accessories

as well as when carrying or storing the tool

• Charge battery only with the charger that is supplied with

• Do not touch the contacts in the charger

• Do not expose tool/charger/battery to rain

• Do not charge battery in damp or wet environments

• Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature

will not exceed 50°C or drop below 0°C

• Do not use charger when damaged; take it to one of the

ocially registered SKIL Service Stations for a safety check

• Do not use charger when cord or plug is damaged; cord

or plug should be replaced immediately at one of the

ocially registered SKIL Service Stations

• Do not use battery when damaged; it should be replaced

• Do not disassemble charger or battery

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON CHARGER/BATTERY

3 Read the instruction manual before use

4 Only use the charger indoors

5 Double insulation (no earth wire required)

6 Batteries may explode when disposed of in re, so do not

burn battery for any reason

7 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature

will not exceed 50°C

8 Do not dispose of the charger together with household

9 Do not dispose of the battery together with household

WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):

• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire

in the cord of the charger to the earth terminal of the plug

• If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of the charger,

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

• Combined switch A 2 for on/o and speed control

Control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by

putting less or more pressure on the trigger9

• Charging battery 0

! a lithium-ion battery that is new or has not been

used for a longer period does not develop its full

capacity until after approximately 3 charging/

- connect charger to power source as illustrated 0a

- green light B will turn on indicating that the charger is

ready for operation 0a

- insert battery into charger as illustrated 0b

! the battery can also remain in the tool while

charging; in that case the tool cannot be switched on

- green light B will blink indicating that the battery is

- after approximately 1 hour the battery is fully charged

and green light B stays on after blinking, at which time

the charger automatically switches to maintenance-

! remove battery from charger after charging

period has ended thereby lengthening the service

- if green light B does not blink after inserting a battery,

this may mean that the battery is too cold or too hot

(charger only charges batteries when its temperature is

between 0°C and 45°C); the charger then automatically

switches to maintenance-charging, until a temperature

between 0°C and 45°C is reached, at which time the

charger will automatically switch to normal charging 0e

- the lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time

(interrupting the charging procedure does not damage

- the lithium-ion battery does not have to be empty

before charging (no “memory-eect” as with

nickel-cadmium batteries)

- while charging, the charger and the battery may

become warm to touch; this is normal and does not

- ensure that the outside surface of the battery is clean

and dry before inserting into charger

- do not charge at temperatures below 0°C and over

45°C; this will seriously damage the battery as well as

- do not remove battery from tool while it is running

- if you anticipate long periods of non-use for the tool, it

is best to unplug the charger from its power source

- when the lithium-ion battery is empty, the tool is

switched o automatically

- a signicantly reduced working period after charging

indicates that the battery is worn out and should

• Changing direction of rotation !

- when not properly set in left/right position, switch A 2

! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a

- insert the bit as deep as possible in the chuck

! do not use bits with a damaged shank

• Torque control (VariTorque) #

- output torque will increase as clutch ring C is rotated

- when turning in a screw, rst try VariTorque position 1

and increase until the desired depth has been reached

- position D will lock up the clutch to permit (non-impact)

drilling or driving heavy-duty work

- position E will lock up the clutch to permit impact

! ensure that gear selector G is in position HIGH

when clutch ring C is in impact drilling position

! do not use impact drilling position E for drilling in

wood, metal, ceramic and plastic to prevent the

drill/screw bit from being damaged

• Mechanical gear selection $

- set selector G to desired speed

! actuate the gear selector while tool is

- for screwdriving and drilling large diameters

- for tapping thread

- for impact drilling

- for drilling small diameters

• Battery protection

Switches o the tool automatically when

1) the load is too high

2) the battery temperature is not within the allowable

operating temperature range of -10 to +60°C

3) the lithium-ion battery is nearly empty (to protect

against deep discharge)

! do not continue to press the on/off switch after

the tool is switched off automatically; battery may

• Holding and guiding the tool ^

! while working, always hold the tool at the

grey-coloured grip area(s)

- keep ventilation slots J 2 uncovered

- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool

• When drilling ferrous metals

- pre-drill a smaller hole, when a large hole is required

- lubricate drill bit occasionally with oil

• When turning in a screw at/near the cross cut end or an

edge of wood, pre-drill a hole in order to avoid cracking of

• For an optimal use of the tool a steady pressure on the

screw is required, especially while removing

• When screwdriving in hard wood one should pre-drill

• Splinterfree drilling in wood *

• Dustfree drilling in walls (

• Dustfree drilling in ceilings )10

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Keep tool and charger clean

- clean charging contacts in charger with alcohol

! unplug charger from power source

• If the tool/charger should fail despite the care taken in

manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be

carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL

- send the tool or charger undismantled together with

proof of purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL

service station (addresses as well as the service

diagram of the tool are listed on www.skileurope.com)

- in case of a defective charger send both charger and

battery to your dealer or the SKIL service station

• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and

packaging together with household waste material

(only for EU countries)

- in observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on

waste of electric and electronic equipment and its

implementation in accordance with national law,

electric tools that have reached the end of their life

must be collected separately and returned to an

environmentally compatible recycling facility

- symbol 8 will remind you of this when the need for

• The battery must be kept separate from the natural

environment and should not be disposed of as normal

domestic waste (symbol 9 will remind you of this when

the need for disposing occurs)

! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with

heavy tape to prevent short-circuit

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• We declare under our sole responsibility that this product

is in conformity with the following standards or

standardized documents: EN 60335, EN 61000,

EN 60745, EN 55014, in accordance with the provisions

of the directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC

• Technical file at: SKIL Europe BV (PT-SEU/PJE),

• Measured in accordance with EN 60745 the sound

pressure level of this tool is 89 dB(A) and the sound

power level 100 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the

vibration ✱ (hand-arm method; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²)

✱ when drilling in metal 4.5 m/s²

✱ when impact drilling in concrete 16.0 m/s²

✱ when screwdriving 1.0 m/s²

• The vibration emission level has been measured in

accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745; it

may be used to compare one tool with another and as a

preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when

using the tool for the applications mentioned

- using the tool for dierent applications, or with dierent

or poorly maintainted accessories, may signicantly

increase the exposure level

- the times when the tool is switched o or when it is

running but not actually doing the job, may signicantly

reduce the exposure level

! protect yourself against the effects of vibration by

maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping

your hands warm, and organizing your work patterns

2004/108/CE, 2006/42/CE

C Ring til justering af drejningsmoment

D Position for boring

E Position for slagboring

F Omskifter til ændring af omdrejningsretningen

2006/95/EF, 2004/108/EF, 2006/42/EF

VEDLIKEHOLD / SERVICE

2004/108/EF, 2006/42/EF

in corrispondenza della(e) area(e) grigia(e)

direttive 2006/95/EG, 2004/108/EG, 2006/42/EG51

EN 60745, EN 55014, a 2006/95/EK, 2004/108/EK,

2004/108/EK, 2006/42/EK82

2004/108/CE, 2006/42/CE

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