2598 AA - Drill SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 2598 AA SKIL

A B C D E F J K L M H G

Cordless impact drill/driver 2598

• 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

C Red charging light

D Switch for changing direction of rotation

E Indicator of selected direction of rotation

F Switch for on/o and speed control

H Impact drilling position

J Ring for torque control

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

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

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.8

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.

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVERS

• Wear ear protectors (exposure to noise can cause

• Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool

(loss of control can cause personal injury)

• 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

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

materials you want to work with

• 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)

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

• 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

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

when the correct accessories are use d which can be

obtained from your SKIL dealer

• 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

• Ensure that switch D 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 40°C or drop below 0°C

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

burn battery for any reason

• 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 Incorrect polarity of the charger connection could cause a

hazard (only charge the battery with the charger supplied)

7 Automatic shut-o when charger gets too hot (thermic

fuse blows and charger becomes useless)

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

• Charging battery 0

- battery of new tools is not fully charged

- insert charger plug A into charger B

- slide charger onto battery

- connect charger to power source

- red light C will turn on indicating that the battery is

! remove battery from charger after charging

period has ended thereby lengthening the service

- after 3 hours the charging operation will be completed,

and the battery may be used, even though the red

light may still be on (the red light may require more

than 3 hours to turn o)

- 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

40°C; this will seriously damage the battery as well as

- do not remove battery from tool while it is running

! a battery that is new or has not been used for a

longer period does not develop its full capacity

until after approximately 5 charging/discharging

- do not repeatedly recharge the battery after only a few

minutes of operation; this may result in a reduction of

operating time and battery eciency

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

is best to unplug the charger from its power source

• Speed control for smooth starting @

• Changing direction of rotation #

- indicator E shows the selected direction of rotation

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

! only use sharp bits

• Torque control (VariTorque) %

- output torque will increase as clutch ring J is rotated

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

and increase until the desired depth has been reached

- position G will lock up the clutch to permit (non-

impact) drilling or driving heavy-duty work

- position H will lock up the clutch to permit impact

! ensure that gear selector K is in position 2 when

clutch ring is in impact drilling position

! do not use impact drilling position H for drilling in

wood, metal, ceramic and plastic to prevent the

drill/screw bit from being damaged

• Mechanical gear selection ^

- set selector K to desired speed

! actuate the gear selector while tool is

- for screwdriving and drilling large diameters

- for tapping thread

- for drilling small diameters

- for impact drilling

• Holding and guiding the tool &

- always use auxiliary handle L 2 (can be adjusted

! while working, always hold the tool at the

grey-coloured grip area(s)

- keep ventilation slots M 2 uncovered

- do not apply too much pressure on the tool;

let the tool do the work for you

• 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 ¡

• Drilling in tiles without skidding ™

• For more tips see www.skileurope.com10

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Keep tool and charger clean

- clean charging contacts in charger with alcohol or

- clean ventilation slots M 2 regularly with a brush or

! unplug charger from power source before cleaning

• 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)

• 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),

4825 BD Breda, NL Arno van der Kloot

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• Measured in accordance with EN 60745 the sound

pressure level of this tool is 88 dB(A) and the sound

power level 99 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the

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

✱ when drilling in metal 1.9 m/s²

✱ when impact drilling in concrete 14.8 m/s²

✱ when screwdriving 1.1 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

2006/95/CE, 2004/108/CE, 2006/42/CE

(PT-SEU/PJE), 4825 BD Breda, NL Arno van der Kloot

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F Afbryder til tænd/sluk og regulering af omdrejningstal

G Position for boring

H Position for slagboring

J Ring til justering af drejningsmoment

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2004/108/EF, 2006/42/EF

(PT-SEU/PJE), 4825 BD Breda, NL Arno van der Kloot

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

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

(PT-SEU/PJE), 4825 BD Breda, NL Arno van der Kloot

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

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