Auto Select; Maintenance - Black & Decker ASD18 Original Instructions Manual

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Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery
pack fresh and fully charged.
Charger diagnostics
If the charger detects a weak or damaged battery, the charg-
ing indicator (11) will flash red at a fast rate. Proceed as
follows:
Re-insert the battery (9).
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If the charging indicators continues flashing red at a fast
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rate, use a different battery to determine if the charging
process works properly.
If the replaced battery charges correctly, the original
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battery is defective and should be returned to a service
centre for recycling.
If the new battery gives the same indication as the original
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battery, take the charger to be tested at an authorised
services centre.
Note: It may take as long as 30 minutes to determine that
the battery is defective. If the battery is too hot or too
cold, the LED will alternately blink red, fast and slow, one
flash at each speed and repeat.
Selecting the direction of rotation (fig. C)
For drilling and for tightening screws, use forward (clockwise)
rotation. For loosening screws or removing a jammed drill bit,
use reverse (counterclockwise) rotation.
To select forward rotation, push the forward/reverse slider
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(2) to the left.
To select reverse rotation, push the forward/reverse slider
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to the right.
To lock the tool, set the forward/reverse slider into the
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centre position.
Switching on and off
Select forward or reverse rotation using the forward/re-
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verse slider (2).
To switch the tool on, press the switch (1). The tool speed
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depends on how far you press the trigger switch.
To switch the tool off, release the trigger switch.
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Autoselect technology (fig. D)
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For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, press the drill
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mode selector button (3).
For screwdriving, press the screwdriver mode selector
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button (4).
Autosense technology
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In screwdrive mode, this tool is equipped with Autosense
technology that helps drive screws accurately and without
effort.
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(Original instructions)
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Select Screwdrive mode & ensure the forward/reverse (2)
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is pushed to the left.
Pull the trigger switch (1) to drive a screw into the work-
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piece and the tool will automatically stop when the screw
is flush to the workpiece.
If a deeper screw is desired, continue to hold the trigger
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switch. After a moment the drill will begin to rotate, to
drive the screw to the desired depth at a more controllable
pace.
Once the desired depth is reached, release the trigger
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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.
Press either the drill mode selector button (3) or the
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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
Always apply a light pressure in a straight line with the drill
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bit.
Just before the drill tip breaks through the other side of the
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workpiece, decrease pressure on the tool.
Use a block of wood to back up workpieces that may
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splinter.
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
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and brass.
Make an indentation using a centre punch at the centre of
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the hole to be drilled in order to improve accuracy.
Screwdriving
Always use the correct type and size of screwdriver bit.
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If screws are difficult to tighten, try applying a small
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amount of washing liquid or soap as a lubricant.
Always hold the tool and screwdriver bit in a straight line
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with the screw.

Maintenance

Your BLACK+DECKER tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.