Hints For Optimum Use - Black & Decker EPC126 User Manual

After normal use, a charging time of 3 hours will
provide sufficient power for most applications.
However, further charging for up to 6 hours
could significantly increase the use time,
depending on the battery and charging
conditions.
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Disconnect the tool from the charger.
Warning! Do not use the tool while it is
connected to the charger.
Selecting the direction of
rotation (fig. G)
For drilling and for tightening screws, use
forward (clockwise) rotation. For loosening
screws or removing a jammed drill bit, use
reverse (counterclockwise) rotation.
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To select forward rotation, push the
forward/reverse slider (2) to the left.
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To select reverse rotation, push the
forward/reverse slider to the right.
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To lock the tool, set the forward/reverse
slider into the centre position.
Selecting the operating mode or
torque (fig. H)
This tool is fitted with a collar 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. The collar has a wide range of
settings to suit your application.
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For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set
the collar (3) to the drilling position by
aligning the 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:
with the marking (16).
- Set the collar (3) to the lowest torque
setting.
- Tighten the first screw.
- 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.
Drilling in masonry (fig. H & I)
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For drilling in masonry, set the collar (3) to the
hammer drilling position by aligning the
symbol with the marking (16).
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Slide the speed selector (5) towards the front
of the tool (2nd gear).
Speed selector (fig. I)
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For drilling in steel and for screwdriving
applications, slide the speed selector (5)
towards the rear of the tool (1st gear).
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For drilling in materials other than steel, slide
the speed selector (5) towards the front of the
tool (2nd gear).
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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