Maintenance; Protecting The Environment - Black & Decker EPC12 Original Instructions Manual

Selecting the operating mode or torque
(fi g. G)
This tool is fi tted 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.
♦ For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the
collar (3) to the drilling position by aligning the
symbol with the marking (16).
♦ For screwdriving, set the collar to the desired
setting. If you do not yet know the appropriate
setting, proceed as follows:
- Set the collar (3) to the lowest torque setting.
- Tighten the fi rst screw.
- If the clutch ratchets before the desired re-
sult 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.
Switching on and off
Variable speed switch
♦ To switch the tool on, press the variable speed
switch (1). The tool speed depends on how far
you press the switch.
♦ To switch the tool off, release the variable speed
switch.
Hints for optimum use
Drilling
♦ Always apply a light pressure in a straight line
with the drill bit.
♦ Just before the drill tip breaks through the other
side of the workpiece, decrease pressure on the
tool.
♦ Use a block of wood to back up workpieces that
may splinter.
♦ Use spade bits when drilling large diameter
holes in wood.
♦ Use HSS drill bits when drilling in metal.
♦ Use masonry bits when drilling in soft masonry.
♦ Use a lubricant when drilling metals other than
cast iron and brass.
♦ Make an indentation using a centre punch at
the centre of the hole to be drilled in order to
improve accuracy.
Screwdriving
♦ Always use the correct type and size of screw-
driver bit.
♦ If screws are diffi cult to tighten, try applying
a small amount of washing liquid or soap as
a lubricant.
♦ Always hold the tool and screwdriver bit in
a straight line with the screw.

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.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on
the tool, remove the battery from the tool. Unplug
the charger before cleaning it.
♦ Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool
and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
♦ Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp
cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based
cleaner.
♦ Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove
any dust from the interior.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must
not be disposed of with normal household
waste.
Should you fi nd one day that your Black & Decker
product needs replacement, or if it is of no further
use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste.
Make this product available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and
packaging allows materials to be recycled
and used again. Reuse of recycled materials
helps prevent environmental pollution and
reduces the demand for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collec-
tion of electrical products from the household, at
municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you
purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection
and recycling of Black & Decker products once they
have reached the end of their working life. To take
advantage of this service please return your product
to any authorised repair agent who will collect them
on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest au-
thorised repair agent by contacting your local
Black & Decker office at the address indicated
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