Maintenance - Black & Decker LDX116 Instruction Manual

ONBOARD B ITSTORAGE (FIGURE G)
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pack.
DRILLING
• Use sharp d rill b its only.
• Support andsecure work properly, asinstructed intheSafety
Instructions.
• Use appropriate andrequired safety e quipment, asinstructed intheSafety I nstructions.
• Secure andmaintain work area, a sinstructed intheSafety I nstructions.
• Run thedrill v ery slowly, using light p ressure, until thehole isstarted e nough tokeep the
drill b itfrom slipping out o fit.
• Apply p ressure ina straight line with thebit.Use enough pressure tokeep t hebitbiting
butnot s omuch astostall t hemotor ordeflect thebit.
• Hold the drill firmly with two hands to control its twisting action.
• DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF A STALLED DRILL OFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT
TO START IT. DAMAGE TO THE DRILL CAN RESULT.
• Minimize stalling on breakthrough by reducing pressure and slowly drilling through the
last part of the hole.
• Keep the motor running while pulling the bit out of a drilled hole. This will help reduce
jamming.
• Make sure switch turns drill on and off.
DRILLING IN WOOD
Holes in wood can be made with the same twist drill bits used for metal or with spade bits.
These bits shoutd be sharp and should be pulled out frequently when drilling to clear chips
from the flutes.
DRILLING IN METAL
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which
should be drilled dry. The cutting lubricants that work best are sulfurized cutting oil or lard
oil.
DRILLING IN MASONRY
Use carbide tipped masonry bits. Refer to Drilling section. Keep even force on the drill but
not so much that you crack the brittle material. A smooth, even flow of dust indicates the
proper drilling rate.
MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement parts.