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Got a problem with my drill...need help

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.d.
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so i have this drill that im using to build my pvc rail, and when i tried screwing a screw into wood, it was hard, it would skip over the groves, then i pushed down really hard so it would go in. i was successful, then on the 2nd screw, the drill started slowing down. i thought it was the batterey, so i let it charge over night and all day, right now i put it in and it still doesnt work. i mean that plug couldve been not working too, but i dunno.
   1 did i break it by pushing down too hard?
   2 are you supposed to do that?
   3 and how long are you supposed to charge the batteries?

thanks
Dec 3 2007 5:39PM
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Owen.
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is it a new drill?
it shouldnt break by pushing down hard, that would be gee
and charging for almost 24 hours should give it a bit of juice
bring it in to a hardware store
Dec 3 2007 5:42PM
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wev-skis
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some times that happens to mine but its usually the battery.  i guess u could bring it to like home depot and ask them.
Dec 3 2007 5:43PM
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.d.
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k cool thanks
Dec 3 2007 5:47PM
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Casey
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if its a shitty drill then yeah, it will probly break when you use it. maybe the battery is bad and isn't charging fully, thats what it sounds like at least.
Dec 3 2007 5:52PM
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skidog10
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if you take a little drillbit and make holes where you are going drill it takes a little pressure off and goes more smooth and easy
Dec 3 2007 6:56PM
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Tucks
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The lock could be on so it should be the same switch as when you change the foreward or reverse
Dec 3 2007 6:59PM
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tBatt
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or if its an old drill/gets used a lot the battery could be permanently dying.
Dec 3 2007 9:23PM
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