Impact Driver TOOL ONLY (ETL2723) In Stock Now

WHAT IT DOES

A cordless drill that uses impact as well as rotation. The cordless impact driver is more powerful than a regular drill, and is useful for firmly driving in fasteners, or loosening stuck or rusted screws (for extra tough jobs, a screw-extractor kit may be better).

Not sure that's the right type of drill for your job? Check out our 'Choosing power drills and drivers' guide: https://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk/guides/#drill.

***BODY ONLY*****

THIS IS THE TOOL ONLY.  YOU WILL NEED TO BORROW A CHARGER AND BATTERY SEPARATELY FOR THIS TOOL UNLESS YOU HAVE COMPATIBLE 18V DE WALT EQUIPMENT AT HOME.  A LIST OF COMPATIBLE CHARGERS AND BATTERIES IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS DESCRIPTION.

ABOUT THIS TOOL

• Automatically adjusts torque level

• 18V De Walt XR battery system

• Compatible with all De Walt batteries and chargers on the system individually

• Quick change bit holder

• Good to use alongside a drill - drill drills holes, driver puts screws in

WHAT IT DOES

An impact driver is an incredibly powerful tool for putting screws and/or bolts into or out of something.  It automatically adjusts the level of torque to the suitable amount, reducing the likelihood of threaded screws.  Drivers are better for putting screws in than drills.

For more information, and to decide if this is the tool for your job, check out our explainer page: 

https://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk/guides/#drill

SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE

Safety glasses – Essential

Dust mask – Recommended

Ear protection – Essential

Safety glasses, ear protection, and other PPE are available for a suggestion donation in both of our depots.

Compatible Batteries: 

ETL2708 / ETL2709 / ETL2710 / ETL2711 / ETL2712 / ETL2713 / ETL2714/ ETL2715

Compatible Chargers:

ETL2716 / ETL2717 / ETL2718 / ETL2719 / ETL2720

SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE

• Ear defenders – Essential Impact drivers can become very loud.
• Safety goggles – Recommended

Safety glasses, ear protection, and other PPE are available for a suggested donation at check out.

YOU MAY ALSO NEED

• Driver bits – Essential There are a wide variety so may need to be borrowed or bought separately. Choose the right bit for the type of screw you are using.
• Battery charger or spare battery pack for larger jobs
• Rust remover or penetrating oil if removing rusted/stuck screws

HOW TO USE IT

Driving in screws?
If driving screws into new material, it is a good idea to drill a pilot hole first. This should be slightly thinner than the screw you are aiming to place, and the screw should follow the pilot hole’s route. As the screw is driven in further, the drill will slow down and emit a loud clicking sound. Stop driving the screw when it stops moving or has reached its proper depth.

Extracting screws?
When using an impact driver to extract a rusted or damaged screw, spray penetrating oil liberally on the screw and leave for 30-60 minutes (or per product instructions) before using the driver. If the impact driver can’t remove the screw, don’t force it as the screw head may snap off.


INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS

Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.