Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
Your drill comes with an instruction booklet, in which you will find information about, among other things, the use and maintenance of the machine. Read this information before you start working with a new tool.
Keep the drill clean
Dust and dirt in the machine can accelerate the wear process and sometimes lead to an acute malfunction. Make it a habit to clean your drill after every use. You can use a soft cloth and a toothbrush for this, or — even better — blow the openings clean with air, using a compressor.
Lubricate moving parts
In the instruction booklet, you can read where your drill needs a drop of oil from time to time.
Store in moisture and dust-free area
Even when you’re not using it, the quality of your drill can quickly deteriorate. Moisture, in particular, is a major culprit. Always keep your tools in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Be careful with the cable
If you have a drill that works on mains power, a break in the power cable is one of the problems that can occur. When storing, take care not to force the cord to bend. And don’t tug on the cord when you pull the plug from the socket.
Keep the battery half full
If you have a cordless drill, chances are it is equipped with a Li-ion battery. Li-ion batteries have several advantages compared to other battery technologies, which is why you find them everywhere these days: in your phone, your laptop and also in your drill. It is best to store a Li-ion battery with a charge of about 50%. The more fully charged the battery is stored, the faster it starts to oxidize inside and the shorter its lifespan.
Do not overload the machine
Most machine failures are caused by overload. Don’t demand more from your drill than it can handle. Forced work with worn and blunt drill bits or an extension cable that is too thin can lead to overheating and a burnt engine.
Keep an eye on the performance
Is your drill not performing up to its standard anymore, or does it make a different noise when you work with it? Those are signs that something isn’t right. In such cases, check what could be wrong and take the machine in for service if you cannot solve the problem yourself.
Replace worn parts on time
Blunt drills and damaged bits belong on the scrap heap. If you continue to work with these, you will put an unnecessary burden on your drill, and the result of your job will not get any better. Drills from professional brands are almost always brushless these days, but if your machine still has carbon brushes, check from time to time whether they need to be replaced. The graphite they are made of wears off over time, and at some point, they run out, and you need new ones.
Adhere to the warranty conditions
If you unexpectedly encounter problems with your drill, you can invoke the warranty. The legal warranty on power tools is two years and applies to defects that occur during normal use. Most brands add a one-year brand warranty on top of that, and if you buy your drill from Klium, you can even have a five-year warranty. During this period, defects will be repaired free of charge, and in other cases, you will receive a new machine. All you have to do is register your drill on the manufacturer’s website after purchase.
