Black & Decker EPC126, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH
Labels on tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
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Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user must
read the instruction manual.
Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers
Batteries
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Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not store in locations where the temperature may
exceed 40 °C.
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Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and
40 °C.
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Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
in the section "Protecting the environment".
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Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.
Chargers
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Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the
battery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other
batteries could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
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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.
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The charger automatically shuts off if the ambient
temperature becomes too high. The thermal cut out
operates only once and then requires complete
replacement.
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 speed switch
2. Forward/reverse slider
3. Mode selector / torque adjustment collar
4. Chuck
5. Speed selector
6. Bit holder
7. Battery
Fig. A
8. Charger plug
9. Charger
10. Charger receptacle
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool.
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. B & C)
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To fit the battery (7), line it up with the receptacle on the
tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
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To remove the battery, push the release button (11) while
at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
Fitting the battery cap (fig. C)
Warning! Fit the cap (12) to the battery (7) for transportation
and storage.
Fitting and removing a drill bit or screwdriver bit
(fig. D)
This tool is fitted with a keyless chuck to allow for an easy
exchange of bits.
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Lock the tool by setting the forward/reverse slider (2) to
the centre position.
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Open the chuck by turning the front part (13) with one
hand while holding the rear part (14) with the other.
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Insert the bit shaft (15) into the chuck and firmly tighten
the chuck.
This tool is supplied with a double-ended screwdriver bit in the
bit holder (6).
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To remove the screwdriver bit from the bit holder, lift the bit
from the recess.
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To store the screwdriver bit, firmly push it into the holder.
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.