Cordless drill



- Compact and versatile 12V Lithium-Ion cordless drill
- Two gears: high speed for drilling and high torque for tough screwdriving
- 10 mm single-sleeve keyless chuck
- Automatic spindle lock for fast and easy accessory changing
- 23 torque settings for precise screwdriving plus full lock-up position for drilling
- Variable speed ensures a gentle start and full control at all times
- LED light for a better sight of the workpiece and more comfortable working in poorly lit areas
- Lithium-Ion technology: no memory effect, no self-discharge and always ready for use
- Battery-level indicator conveniently displays the charge level of the battery
- Ergonomic design and softgrip for optimal comfort and control

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Product Description
Compact Lithium-Ion two-gear cordless drill
The 12V SKIL 2740 is a compact cordless drill that meets your needs for DIY screwdriving jobs and for drilling into wood and metal. It has two gears that you can use for either fast drilling or for tough screwdriving. The 23 torque settings ensure precise results for screwdriving and this tool also has one setting for drilling jobs. You can conveniently change accessories, thanks to the 10-mm single-sleeve keyless chuck with automatic spindle lock. All in all, this versatile tool truly offers everything you need: reliable Lithium-Ion battery technology, variable speed for full control and the LED light ensures good visibility of your work. The battery-level indicator conveniently shows the charge level of the battery, so you’ll always be in time to recharge. Last but not least, the ergonomic design and softgrip on the tool provide extra working comfort. The SKIL 2740 AA is supplied with one 12V 2,0Ah battery, a 1-hour charger and a double-ended screwdriver bit.
Longer run time & battery life
This tool is part of the SKIL ‘PWRCore 12™’ system. With the compact 12V Lithium-Ion battery packs you’re ensured of optimal flexibility because the batteries can power all 12V 'PWRCore' tools. The ‘PWRCore 12™’ tools are available with and without batteries, which gives you the flexibility to add more tools to your range without being obliged to purchase new batteries and chargers as well. This battery also contains ‘Keep Cool™’ battery technology, our coolest innovation yet. ‘Keep Cool™’ cools the battery cells to prevent them from over-heating, which increases the run time by up to 25% and doubles the battery lifetime!
Specifications
| Performance Level | HIGH PERFORMANCE |
|---|---|
| Clutch settings | 23 + 1 |
| Capacity screws | 8 mm |
| Chuck capacity (“) | 10 mm |
| Drilling capacity in steel | 10 mm |
| Drilling capacity in wood | 35 mm |
| Two mechanical speeds | Yes |
| Chuck Type | Single-sleeve keyless |
| Charging time | 1 h |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion |
| Max. torque hard joint | 35 Nm |
| No Load Speed (rpm) | 0-400/0-1300 |
| Battery capacity | 2.0 Ah |
| Charge current | 2.4 A |
| Number of batteries | 1 |
| Net weight excl. battery | 0.8 kg |
| Net weight incl. battery | 1.1 kg |
| EAN | 8719643000873 |
| Power source | Direct Current |
| Power Platform | PWRCORE12 |
| Brushless | No |
| Variable speed switch | Yes |
| LED Light | Yes |
| Sound pressure | < 70 dB |
| Uncertainty noise power (K) | 3 dB |
| Uncertainty Vibration (K) | 1.5 m/s² |
| Vibration level | < 2.5 m/s² |
Packaging contains
- SKIL 2740 cordless drill
- 2700 AA 12V 2,0Ah Li-Ion battery (1x)
- Charger
- Double-ended screwdriver bit
- Instruction manual
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