New batteries are shipped with a low charge and require a full charge prior to the first use.

A slow charger (3-5 hour) comes in two pieces; the charging base and a separate power cable. The initial charge for a slow charger is 8 hours. After 8 hours please remove the battery from the charging base. After the initial 8 hour charge, it is recommended to charge your battery for 3-5 hours.

A quick charger (1 hour) comes as one piece (the power cable is wired to the charging base). The initial charge for a quick charger is 3-5 hours. After 5 hours please remove the battery from the charging base. After the initial charge, it is recommended to charge your battery for 1 hour.

TIP: Always let a battery cool down, after use, for at least 30 minutes prior to charging. Also, you should let the battery cool down prior to inserting into your tool.

Check speed selector located on the top of the drill (see image)

Slide speed selector to 1, make sure speed selector is flush. (see image)

Press trigger for 3-5 seconds.

Slide speed selector to 2, make sure speed selector is flush. (see image)

Press trigger for 3-5 seconds.

Verify if the grinding sound is still present.

Tip: Prior using the drill make sure proper torque setting is set and speed selector is properly engaged.

Alltrade compressors are typically shipped with 30w motor oil. In the event you need to replace oil you may use a 10w-30 motor oil or 5w-30 motor oil. Fill to the middle of the red dot on oil sight glass.