Black & Decker ASD 184, User Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Autosense
TM
technology
In screwdrive mode, this tool is equipped with Autosense
TM
technology that helps drive screws accurately and without
effort.
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Select Screwdrive mode & ensure the forward/reverse (2)
is pushed to the left.
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Pull the trigger switch (1) to drive a screw into the work-
piece and the tool will automatically stop when the screw
is flush to the workpiece.
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If a deeper screw is desired, continue to hold the trigger
switch. After a moment the drill will begin to rotate, to
drive the screw to the desired depth at a more controllable
pace.
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Once the desired depth is reached, release the trigger
switch.
Note: If the screw stops half way, release the trigger
switch (1) then press the trigger switch (1) to start again.
State of charge indicator (fig. D)
The tool is fitted with a state of charge indicator. This can be
used to display the current level of charge in the battery during
use.
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Press either the drill mode selector button (3) or the
screwdriver mode selector button (4) to display the current
state of charging.
LED work light
The LED work light (8) is activated automatically when the trig-
ger is depressed. The LED work light will illuminate when the
trigger is partially depressed, before the unit begins running.
Hints for optimum use
Drilling
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Always apply a light pressure in a straight line with the drill
bit.
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Just before the drill tip breaks through the other side of the
workpiece, decrease pressure on the tool.
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Use a block of wood to back up workpieces that may
splinter.
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Use spade bits when drilling large diameter holes in wood.
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Use HSS drill bits when drilling in metal.
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Use a lubricant when drilling metals other than cast iron
and brass.
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Make an indentation using a centre punch at the centre of
the hole to be drilled in order to improve accuracy.
Screwdriving
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Always use the correct type and size of screwdriver bit.
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If screws are difficult to tighten, try applying a small
amount of washing liquid or soap as a lubricant.
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Always hold the tool and screwdriver bit in a straight line
with the screw.
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over a
long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continu-
ous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on the tool,
remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger before
cleaning it.
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Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
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Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
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Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove any dust
from the interior.
Protecting the environment
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Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product avail-
able for separate collection.
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Separate collection of used products and
packaging allows materials to be recycled and
used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps
prevent environmental pollution and reduces
the demand for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec-
trical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or
by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at
the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com