Maintenance - Black & Decker EPL 71 Original Instructions Manual

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Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Charging the battery (fig. A & B)
The battery needs to be charged before first use and whenev-
er it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily
done before. The battery may become warm while charging;
this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging tem-
perature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 10 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell tempera-
ture warms up or cools down.
To charge the battery, insert the charger lead into the
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charge socket (6). The charger lead will only fit into the
charging socket in one way. Do not force. Be sure that the
charger lead is fully seated in the charging socket.
Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.
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The charging indicator (3) will flash continuously (slowly).
The charge is complete when the charging indicator (3) lights
continuously. The charger and the battery can be left connect-
ed indefinitely with the LED illuminated. The LED will change
to flashing green (charging) state as the charger occasionally
tops up the battery charge. The charging indicator (3) will be lit
as long as the battery is connected to the plugged-in charger.
Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will
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be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.
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.
Selecting the torque (fig. D)
This tool is fitted with a collar to set the torque for various
screwdriving and drilling applications. Large screws and hard
workpiece materials require a higher torque setting than small
screws and soft workpiece materials. For the definition of the
symbol refer to the listing below.
For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the torque
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adjustment collar (4) to the
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(Original instructions)
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symbol.
For screwdriving, set the collar to the desired setting. If
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you do not yet know the appropriate setting, proceed as
follows:
- Set the torque adjustment collar (4) 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/screwdriving
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).
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To switch the tool off, release the switch.
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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. Continu-
ous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.