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(Original instructions)
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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.
Torque control (fig. D)
This tool is fitted with a torque adjustment collar (3) to select
the operating mode and to set the torque for tightening
screws. Large screws and hard workpiece materials require
a higher torque setting than small screws and soft workpiece
materials.
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For drilling, set the collar to the drilling position symbol
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For screwdriving, set the collar to the desired setting. If
you do not yet know the appropriate setting, proceed as
follows:
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Set the collar to the lowest torque setting.
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Tighten the first screw.
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If the clutch ratchets before the desired result is
achieved, increase the collar setting and continue
tightening the screw. Repeat until you reach the correct
setting. Use this setting for the remaining screws.
Keyless chuck (fig. E)
Warning!
Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before installing or removing
accessories.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
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Grasp the rear half of the chuck (6) with one hand and
use your other hand to rotate the front half (7) in the
counterclockwise direction, as viewed from the chuck end.
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Insert the bit or other accessory fully into the chuck, and
tighten securely by holding the rear half of the chuck and
rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction as
viewed from the chuck end.
Warning!
Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or any other
accessory) by gripping the front part of the chuck and turning
the tool on. Damage to the chuck and personal injury may
occur when changing accessories.
Drilling/screwdriving
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Select forward or reverse rotation using the forward/
reverse slider (2).
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To switch the tool on, press the switch (1).
The tool speed depends on how far you press the switch.
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To switch the tool off, release the switch.
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 masonry bits when drilling in soft masonry.
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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.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
Unit will not
start.
Battery not
charged.
Check battery charging
requirements
Battery will not
charge.
Charger not plugged
in.
Surrounding air
temperature too hot
or too cold.
Plug charger into a working
outlet.
Move charger to a surrounding air
temperature of above 40
degrees F (45ºC) or below
105 degrees F (+40.5ºC)
Unit shuts off
abruptly.
Battery hasreached
its maximum
thermal limit.
Out of charge. (To
maximize the life of
the battery it is
designed to shutoff
abruptly when the
charge is
depleted
Allow battery to cool down.
Place on charger and allow to
charge.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
