Is this driver variable speed, in other words, does it go slower when you press the trigger lightly?
308287
Yes there is some variation. If you initially press lightly, it goes somewhat slower than if you press the trigger all the way in. This is not a serious drill but works great for quick jobs. We really like it. It replaced a black and decker my son took to college and we dont miss it one bit.
308288
I really didn't find any variation in speed. I just pressed and released the trigger quickly to give small, quick turns rather than a slow drill. I tried over and over to get a light press, but it was all or nothing for me. I do like it very much, however, for small jobs inside the house when my husband is not available with his bigger, more powerful drill driver. It is just the right size and weight for a woman and household fixes.
955098
Yes is does. Which is why I really love this impact! Although in the #1 setting it doesn't make much of a difference. You really don't feel much trigger control, because it's such a low speed.
2132078
27,000 rpm wide open. Yes, you can vary the speed with the trigger. I definitely recommend this die grinder it's very smooth and powerful!
1568056
Yes there is two speeds but the trigger itself is variable meaning the more you press the faster it will go.
2161018
No, and I don't think you would want to do that any way. This is a powerful drill and if it catches you want to be able to let up on that trigger so it does not twist your arm. This drill is variable speed but that does not mean it will run slow. I would guess it runs between 60% and 100% speed. A lot of variable speeds allow you to go down to a point where it is barely rotating. This one does not. If you had it in a locked position and it caught on something it would really be a hazzard.
1337875
The speed is variable. The more you pull the trigger the faster it goes. On both drill and impact
1734121
Yes and no. You can control how fast or slow it goes by the amount of pressure you put on the trigger. It also has a turbo speed. My daughters love them.
1801273
It has a switch you set to 1,2,or 3 all are variable speed with the use of the trigger
2176225
Mine does it too.If it is running and you press buttons 1-4 it will move to that speed without priming.But if it is running and a schuduled time kicks in, it will prime and then go to that speed.Redundant I know, but that's it.
897635
It definitely does not have a gradual start, as some have indicated in the reviews. The lightest first contact in the trigger yields around 300 RPM's unloaded on my drill (I checked with my touch-tach). With the level of power this drill offers, even at this lowest trigger position the drill won't stall without a large amount of load. If you need delicate low-speed operation such as fastener driving, look for a smaller drill (perhaps a 3/8" VSR?). If you need a drill that will work continuously poking 3/8" to 13/16" holes in up to 3/8" thick steel as I did, this is your drill. It definitely does not have a gradual start, as some have indicated in the reviews. The lightest first contact in the trigger yields around 300 RPM's unloaded on my drill (I checked with my touch-tach). With the level of power this drill offers, even at this lowest trigger position the drill won't stall without a large amount of load. If you need delicate low-speed operation such as fastener driving, look for a smaller drill (perhaps a 3/8" VSR?). If you need a drill that will work continuously poking 3/8" to 13/16" holes in up to 3/8" thick steel as I did, this is your... » Read More It definitely does not have a gradual start, as some have indicated in the reviews. The lightest first contact in the trigger yields around 300 RPM's unloaded on my drill (I checked with my touch-tach). With the level of power this drill offers, even at this lowest trigger position the drill won't stall without a large amount of load. If you need delicate low-speed operation such as fastener driving, look for a smaller drill (perhaps a 3/8" VSR?). If you need a drill that will work continuously poking 3/8" to 13/16" holes in up to 3/8" thick steel as I did, this is your drill. « Show Less
1289938
Not at all! Press side button while pressing trigger--very easy to use--very lightweight. I use it all the time. I'm small 5 foot tall & 59 years old.
1967227
NO! The variable speed control is not good and I returned this driver Home Depot.
867573
yes, the more you push the trigger the faster it goes. It is very easy to control speed. If you wish to go slow it is very easy to control. great product you wont regret buying it!!
278706
I bought the aircat 1150 impressive trigger control i can reduce the torque apllied with trigger squeeze the dial is only the max torue apllied at that setting while the trigger allows a varibable up to the selected setting
555669
no it has a variable speed trigger the more you pull the trigger the faster it get.
1451847
Variable speed trigger. The lighter the trigger pressure, the lower the rpm's
1379358
It does have a really touchy trigger but can start out pretty slow. It starts a lot slower than my similar Dewalt. You just have to be careful because there is a fine line between being just right & making a mess... (btw I've had this drill over 2 years now & use it hard everyday. Not 1 problem. ) Good luck