Black & Decker AST1, Instruction Manual

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8
E N G L I S H
ASSEMBLY
Before attempting any of the following
operations, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting the side handle (fig. B)
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Turn the grip (9) counterclockwise until you can
slide the side handle (5) onto the front of the
tool as shown.
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Rotate the side handle into the desired position.
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Tighten the side handle by turning the grip
clockwise.
Fitting a drill bit or screwdriver bit
Keyless chuck (fig. C)
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Open the chuck by turning the front part (10)
with one hand while holding the rear part (11)
with the other.
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Insert the bit shaft (12) into the chuck and
firmly tighten the chuck.
Keyed chuck (fig. D)
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Open the chuck by turning the sleeve (13).
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Insert the bit shaft (12) into the chuck.
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Insert the chuck key (14) into each hole (15) in
the side of the chuck and turn until tight.
Removing and refitting the chuck (fig. E)
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Open the chuck as far as possible.
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Remove the chuck retaining screw by turning it
clockwise using a screwdriver.
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Tighten an Allen key (16) into the chuck and
strike it with a hammer as shown.
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Remove the Allen key.
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Remove the chuck by turning it counterclockwise.
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To refit the chuck, screw it onto the spindle
and secure it with the chuck retaining screw.
USE
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Let the tool work at its own pace.
Do not overload.
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Before drilling into walls, floors or
ceilings, check for the location of wiring
and pipes.
Selecting the direction of rotation (fig. A)
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For drilling and for tightening screws, slide the
forward/reverse switch (7) forward.
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For loosening screws or removing a jammed
drill bit, slide the forward/reverse switch (7)
backward.
Never change the direction of rotation
while the motor is running.
Selecting the drilling mode (fig. A)
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For drilling in masonry, set the drilling mode
selector (4) to the position.
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For drilling in other materials and for
screwdriving, set the drilling mode selector (4)
to the position.
Switching on and off (fig. A)
Variable speed switch
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To switch the tool on, press the variable speed
switch (1). The tool speed depends on how far
you press the switch. As a general rule, use low
speeds for large diameter drill bits and high
speeds for smaller diameter drill bits.
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For continuous operation, press the lock-on
button (2) and release the variable speed switch.
This option is available only at full speed.
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To switch the tool off, release the variable
speed switch. To switch the tool off when in
continuous operation, press the variable speed
switch once more and release it.
On/off switch
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To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (1).
If the tool has a two-speed selector (3), set it to
the required speed range. As a general rule,
use low speeds for large diameter drill bits and
high speeds for smaller diameter drill bits.
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For continuous operation, press the lock-on
button (2) and release the on/off switch.
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To switch the tool off, release the on/off
switch. To switch the tool off when in
continuous operation, press the on/off switch
once more and release it.