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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 HARDWARE AFRICA 2014 135