2321 AB - Drill SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 2321 AB SKIL

Cordless drill/driver 2321

• This tool is intended for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic

and plastic; tools with electronic speed control and left/

right rotation are also suitable for screwdriving and thread

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• The light of this power tool is intended to illuminate the

power tool΄s direct area of working operation and is not

suitable for household room illumination

• Read and save this instruction manual 3

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

D Lock-position (clutch)

E 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)

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

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

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

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

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

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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

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.8

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

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 tool is maintained.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS DRILL/

• 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 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 the power tool only by the insulated gripping

surfaces when performing an operation where the

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own

power cord (contact with a “live” wire will also make

exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and 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

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

materials you want to work with

• Ensure that switch E 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

• 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

• If you anticipate long periods of non-use for the tool, it is

best to unplug the charger from its power source

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)9

6 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, 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 waste material

9 Do not dispose of the battery together with

household waste material

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

• Speed control for smooth starting !

• Charging battery @

- connect charger to power source as illustrated

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

ready for operation @a

- insert battery into charger as illustrated @b

- 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 @c

! remove battery from charger after charging

period has ended thereby lengthening the service

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

1) that the battery is too cold or too hot (charger only

charges batteries when its temperature is between

2) that the battery should be replaced

- 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 remove battery from tool while it is running

- a signicantly reduced working period after charging

indicates that the battery is worn out and should be

• 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

• Changing drill bits $

- insert the bit as deep as possible in the chuck

- use screw bits in combination with a bitholder

! do not use bits with a damaged shank

! only use sharp bits

• Torque control (VariTorque) %

- output torque will increase as clutch ring C is rotated

from 1 to 19; position D will lock up the clutch to permit

drilling or driving heavy duty work

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

and increase until the desired depth has been reached

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 G 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 a hole

• Splinterfree drilling in wood (

• Dustfree drilling in walls )

• Dustfree drilling in ceilings ¡

• Drilling in tiles without skidding ™

• For more tips see www.skil.com

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Keep tool and charger clean

- clean charging contacts in charger with alcohol or

! unplug charger from power source before

• 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.skil.com)

- in case of a defective charger send both charger and

battery to your dealer or the SKIL service station10

• 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 the product

described under “Technical data” is in conformity with the

following standards or standardization documents: EN

60335, EN 61000, EN 60745, EN 55014, in accordance

with the provisions of the directives 2006/95/EC,

• Measured in accordance with EN 60745 the sound

pressure level of this tool is <70 dB(A) (standard

deviation: 3 dB) and the vibration ✱ m/s² (hand-arm

✱ when drilling in metal <2.5 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 maintained 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

2006/95/EF, 2004/108/EF, 2006/42/EF, 2011/65/EU,

VEDLIKEHOLD / SERVICE

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

2006/95/CE, 2004/108/CE, 2006/42/CE, 2011/65/UE,

EN 61000, EN 60745, EN 55014, conforme as

disposições das directivas 2006/95/CE, 2004/108/CE,

2006/42/CE, 2011/65/UE, 2009/125/CE (UE regulamento

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

60335, EN 61000, EN 60745, EN 55014 conform

prevederilor directivelor 2006/95/CE, 2004/108/CE,

2006/42/CE, 2011/65/UE, 2009/125/CE (UE

reglementare 1194/2012)

2006/95/EK, 2004/108/EK, 2006/42/EK, 2011/65/ES,

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