Black & Decker KC9024FB Manual page 8

E N G L I S H
Charging the battery (fig. C)
The battery needs to be charged before first use
and whenever it fails to produce sufficient power
on jobs that were easily done before.
When charging the battery for the first time,
or after prolonged storage, it will only accept an
80% charge. After several charge and discharge
cycles, the battery will attain full capacity.
The battery may become warm while charging;
this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 4 °C or above 40 °C.
Recommended charging temperature:
approx. 24 °C.
To charge the battery, insert the charger plug
(7) into the connector (3).
Plug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.
Leave the tool connected to the charger for at
least 12 hours.
The tool can be left connected to the charger
indefinitely. The charger may hum and become
warm while charging; this is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
Before using the tool, unplug the charger and
disconnect the tool from the charger.
Do not use the tool while it is connected
to the charger.
Operating the tool (fig. D)
To tighten a screw or nut, slide the on/off
switch (1) to the right and press it.
To loosen a screw or nut, slide the on/off
switch (1) to the left and press it.
To switch the tool off, release the on/off switch.
Hints for optimum use
Always use the correct type and size of
screwdriver bit.
If screws are difficult to tighten, try applying a
small amount of washing liquid or soap as a
lubricant.
Use the spindle lock to loosen very tight
screws or to firmly tighten screws.
Always hold the tool and screwdriver bit in a
straight line with the screw.
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When screwing in wood, it is recommended to
drill a pilot hole with a depth equal to the
length of the screw. A pilot hole guides the
screw and prevents splintering or distortion of
the wood. For the optimum size of the pilot
hole, refer to the table below.
When screwing in hardwood, also drill a
clearance hole with a depth equal to half the
length of the screw. For the optimum size of
the clearance hole, refer to the table below.
Screw size No. 6
(3.5 mm)
Pilot hole ø
(softwood) 2 mm
Pilot hole ø
(hardwood) 2.5 mm
Clearance hole 4 mm
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.
Unplug the charger before cleaning it.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool
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.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Tools
Should you find one day that your tool
needs replacement, or if it is of no further
use to you, think of the protection of the
environment. Black & Decker repair agents
will accept old Black & Decker tools and
ensure that they are disposed of in an
environmentally safe way.
No. 8 No. 10
(4 mm) (6 mm)
3.2 mm 3.5 mm
3.5 mm 4.0 mm
5.0 mm 5.7 mm