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

ACTIVCELL™
Our intelligent ACTIVCELL™ technology continuously monitors the voltage, temperature and current of the battery. Transmitting this information to the tool in real-time, it helps extract the right amount of energy from the battery for the job.
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PWRCORE 20™ SERIOUS POWER AND PERFORMANCE.
PWRCORE 20™ is the perfect choice for bigger projects. The serious power and performance allow you to complete every task at hand with ease.
Product Description
The ‘20V Max’ (18V) SKIL 2842 cordless drill meets all your DIY needs for the toughest 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 for an optimized battery lifetime, variable speed and electronic brake for full control and the LED light ensures good visibility of your work. The patented battery-level indicator clearly 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 2842 AA is supplied with one ‘20V Max’ (2,0Ah) battery, a charger and a double-ended screwdriver bit.
‘PWRCORE 20™’ industry-leading battery technology to power all SKIL '20V Max' tools
The ‘PWRCORE 20™’ system consists of industry-leading advanced battery and charger technology, plus innovative features you won’t find anywhere else, such as our patented ‘KEEPCOOL™’ battery cooling technology which increases the runtime by up to 25% and doubles the battery lifetime. Whereas the patented ‘ACTIVCELL™’ technology safeguards a maximum performance and optimal battery protection. The ‘PWRCORE 20™’ batteries and chargers are 100% compatible and interchangeable with all SKIL ‘PWRCORE 20™’ power tools and garden tools for ultimate flexibility.
Specifications
Performance Level | RELIABLE 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 | 5 h |
Voltage/frequency (charger) | 220-240V/50-60Hz |
Battery type | Lithium-Ion |
Max. torque hard joint | 45 N·m |
No Load Speed (rpm) | 0-400/0-1500 |
Battery capacity | 2.0 A·h |
Voltage Max | 20 V Max |
Charge current | 0.4 A |
Number of batteries | 1 |
Net weight excl. battery | 0.9 kg |
Net weight incl. battery | 1.4 kg |
EAN | 8719643006233 |
Power source | Direct Current |
Power Platform | PWRCORE20 |
Brushless | No |
Variable speed switch | Yes |
LED Light | No |
New | No |
LED Light | Yes |
Sound pressure | 73 dB |
Uncertainty noise power (K) | 5 dB |
Uncertainty Vibration (K) | 1.5 m/s² |
Vibration level | 2.6 m/s² |
Sound power | 84 dB |
Packaging contains
- SKIL 2842 cordless drill
- '20V Max' (18V) 2,0 Ah Li-Ion battery (1x)
- Charger
- Double-ended screwdriver bit
- Instruction manual
Available documents for this tool