POWER TOOLS
SKIL
Rutherford-Makita
Rutherford, a wholly owned subsidiary of
JSE-listed Hudaco Trading (Pty) Ltd, cel-
Skil 2-gear 6495 (Impact Drill)
ebrated its 100 year Anniversary of service
The Skil 2-gear 6495 impact drill has a
powerful 1 000W motor with two gear
settings, a high speed for fast drilling
and a low speed for tough drilling
and screw driving. The anti-slip
soft grip on the back handle
allows for optimal working
comfort and the variable speed
switch allows the user to have complete
control over the tool. There is a lock-on button for
continuous working, and the user can preselect
a speed for optimal performance in all applications.
It has a metal depth gauge which allows the user
to preselect the drilling depth for blind holes. It has
a drilling depth of 22mm in stone, 45mm in wood
and 13mm in metal. There is a left/right function for
removing screws and bolts. The Skil 6495 impact drill
has an aluminium gear housing for increased durability
and precision, and the 4m cord provides the user with
optimal working freedom.
Power: 1 000W
Capacity: 22mm (stone); 45mm (wood); 13mm (steel)
4m power cord
to the Southern African industrial arena in
2012. The company was established by AE
Rutherford in 1912 and specialised in sales of
general engineering requisites and consumables, including woodworking machines and
tools, belt drives, stone and ore crushers and
screens, as well as concrete and ‘macadam’
mixers.
Rutherford has occupied the same headquarters in Germiston for decades, with 5
500m 2 of warehousing and 1 600m 2 of office
space. Full technical support and back-up
services are offered from this site, as well as
their branches.
After importing Makita products since the
1960s, Rutherford was appointed sole distributor of the Makita brand in southern Africa in
1985 and today, through focused marketing,
new technology and world class after sales
support, Makita has become a brand leader
in the region. Fully-fledged Makita training
centres operate at its Germiston, Cape Town
and Durban branches, dedicated to educating South African operators on the safe use
of Makita power tools.
Robert Bosch
With brands such as Bosch, Skil and Dremel,
the Bosch Power Tool division stands for
customer focus and extremely high power
of innovation. The core success factors are
the power and pace of innovation: Bosch
launches more than 100 new power tools
into the market every year. In 2011, around
40% of the sales of Bosch Power Tools were
achieved with products that have been on
the market for less than two years. In 2011,
Bosch was able to grow faster than the market and gained important market shares.
Skil 1734 (Rotary Hammer)
Skil 6221 (Drill/Driver)
The Skil 1734 2-function Energy line rotary
hammer has a compact and efficient motor
which allows for non-stop power and low energy
consumption. The 1,6kg lightweight design and
6m cord provides the user with work freedom,
making it the ideal tool for any DIY enthusiast. The
ergonomically shaped handgrip with anti-slip soft
grip ensures user comfort while working. The Skil
1734 rotary hammer has a speed selection knob
which allows the user to preselect the speed for
optimal performance for all applications. Variable
speed allows the user to have a gentle start and
full control of the drill while working. It comes with
an SDS and chuck for easy accessory change
and a hammer stop function for regular drilling
applications.
Weighs: 1,6kg
6m power cord
SDS and chuck for easy accessory changes
The Skil 6221 2-gear energy corded drill/driver
is mains-powered with a 6m cord, and has low
energy consumption and no charging time,
allowing for optimal working freedom. It is ideal
for any drilling jobs around the home as its
compact and lightweight design makes it easy
to use. The Skil 6221 corded drill/driver has a
variable speed switch which allows the user to
start gently and have full control of the drill at
all times. The keyless chuck makes accessory
change quick and easy, and two mechanical
speeds allow for high speed while drilling or high
power for screw driving. It also has a 20-position
VariTorque for precise screw driving and drilling,
as well as a forward/reverse function for driving or
removing screws.
2-Gear energy corded
6m power cord
Lightweight design
Skil
Skil has built an outstanding reputation over
more than 85 years. A reputation based on
more than 130 million tools sold, numerous
awards in independent (consumer) tests and
many inventions and patents. Skil has always
focused on developing smart products that
are affordable and easy to use. A philosophy
that has made Skil one of the world’s leading
brands of electrical power tools.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Hitachi(Matus): 011-681-9100
Robert Bosch: 011-651-9600
Rutherford-Makita: 011-868-2600
Skil: 011-651-9600
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