Adjusting Torque Settings

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The presenter then focuses on the numbered ring around the drill chuck, which controls the torque output (also known as the clutch setting). This ring allows you to set the amount of rotational force the drill will apply before the clutch mechanism 'slips'. Lower numbers (e.g., 1-6) provide less torque, meaning the clutch will disengage sooner, preventing screws from being stripped or the material from being damaged by overtightening. Higher numbers (e.g., 12-18) allow for more torque. This function is primarily used when driving screws.

Goal: Understand how to adjust the drill's torque for driving screws.

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Cordless Drill Milwaukee M18 FUEL — Demonstrating and operating the various settings

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drilling into concrete or masonry. This one is a screw function, and this adjusts how much torque the drill puts out. Low torque starting at one all the way up to higher torque at 18. Once you switch this over again, you have the essentially drilling function for drill bits or spade bits or whatever the case may be, and this takes the clutch

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