PBSA 12 D4 drill with detachable chuck

The PBSA 12 D4 is a cordless drill with a detachable chuck distributed under the Parkside brand.

The machine has a brushed electric motor that is powered by a Parkside 12 volt battery.

With the chuck removed a magnetic 1/4" hex bit holder is exposed where bits can be inserted directly, allowing for faster bit changes and making the machine more compact and lighter.

Availability

In 2021 the machine was listed as being in stock in an online Lidl shop. It is also found for sale online at Amazon.co.uk

Exterior

The machine has a dark green plastic housing with black rubberized parts around the handle and back.

The machine has a very bumpy exterior with thick black rubber bulges all over giving it a very rugged appearance.

On the bottom of the handle a 12 volt battery is inserted.

On front of the handle is a red trigger switch with a black rubberized front. Above it is a push button to reverse the direction of rotation on each side.

On the left side of the housing is an integrated magnetic bit holder. Below that is a row of three LEDs that act as a battery charge indicator. On top of the housing is a red gear selector switch.

At the front is clutch setting ring with 19 settings plus a drill setting that disables the clutch. At the front is a black plastic chuck with a maximum opening of 10 mm. Behind the chuck is a red ring that can be pulled forward to detach the chuck.

Just below the clutch adjustment ring is a white LED that illuminates the working area.

Operation

The machine works as a standard drill. It is activated by pressing the variable speed trigger switch. The push button above it can be used to reverse the turning direction or as a trigger lock when the button is centered.

The resistance of the clutch is adjusted with the ring behind the chuck.

The gear can be selected with the sliding switch on top of the body while it is not turning.