Black & Decker BDCD18, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
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Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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The charger is intended for indoor use only.
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Read the instruction manual before use.
Electrical safety
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Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on
the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. Variable speedswitch
2. Forward/reverse slider
3. Keyless chuck
4. Battery
5. Battery release button
6. Charger
Assembly
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Charging the battery (fig. A)
The battery needs to be charged before first use and whenev-
er it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily
done before. The battery may become warm while charging;
this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging tem-
perature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 10 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell tempera-
ture warms up or cools down.
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Plug the charger (6) into any standard 230 Volts 50 Hz
electrical outlet.
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Slide the battery pack into the charger as shown in figure
A.
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The green LED will flash indicating that the battery is be-
ing charged.
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The completion of charge is indicated by the green LED
remaining on continuously. The pack is fully charged and
may be used at this time or left on the charger.
Warning! Do not use tool while it is connected to the charger.
Warning! fire Hazard. When disconnecting the charger from
the tool, be sure to unplug the charger from the outlet first,
then disconnect the charger cord from the tool.
Installing and removing the battery pack from the
tool (fig. B)
Warning! Make certain the forward/reverse slider (2) is in the
locked position (see trigger switch & reversing button” section)
to prevent switch actuation:
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Insert battery pack (4) into tool, until an audible click is
heard (fig. B)
Removing the battery pack from the tool (fig. C)
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Depress the battery release button (5) as shown in (fig. C)
and pull battery pack (4) out of tool.
Operating Instructions
Trigger switch & reversing button (fig. D)
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The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling and releasing
the trigger switch (1). The farther the trigger is depressed,
the higher the speed of the drill.
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A forward/reverse control button (2) determines the direc-
tion of the tool and also serves as a lock off button.
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To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and
depress the forward/reverse control button to the left.
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To select reverse, depress the forward/ reverse control
button the opposite direction.
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To lock the tool, set the forward/reverse slider into the
centre position.
Note! The center position of the control button locks the tool
in the off position. When changing the position of the control
button, be sure the trigger is released.
Keyless chuck (fig. E)
Warning! Make certain the forward/reverse slider (2) is in the
locked position (see trigger switch & reversing button” section)
to prevent switch actuation.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
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Grasp the rear half of the chuck (7) with one hand and use
your other hand to rotate the front half (8) in the counter-