Maintenance - Black & Decker KD975 Original Instructions Manual

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Drilling
♦ For drilling in steel, wood and plastics, and for
screwdriving set the operating mode selector
(5) to the position.
♦ When screwdriving, start at a low speed. When
removing screws, the speed is automatically
reduced.
Hammer drilling
♦ For hammer drilling in masonry and concrete,
set the operating mode selector (5) to the
position
♦ When hammering, the tool should not bounce
and run smoothly. If necessary, increase the
speed.
Hammering
♦ For hammering with spindle lock, and for light
chiselling and chipping, set the operating mode
selector (5) to the position.
♦ Make sure the forward/reverse switch is in the
forward position.
♦ When changing from hammer drilling to
chiselling, turn the chisel to the desired
position. If resistance is felt during mode
change, slightly turn the chisel to engage the
spindle lock.
Selecting the direction of rotation
For drilling, for tightening screws and for chiselling,
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 (3) to the left.
♦ To select reverse rotation, push the forward/
reverse slider to the right.
Warning! Never change the direction of rotation
while the motor is running.
Setting the drilling depth (fi g. F)
♦ Slacken the side handle (7) by turning the grip
counterclockwise.
♦ Set the depth stop (8) to the desired position.
The maximum drilling depth is equal to the
distance between the tip of the drill bit and the
front end of the depth stop.
♦ Tighten the side handle by turning the grip
clockwise.
Switching on and off
♦ To switch the tool on, press the variable speed
switch (1). The tool speed depends on how far
you press the switch. Set the variable speed
control knob (4) to the required speed range.
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♦ Use speeds 1-6 for short periods only.
♦ As a general rule, use low speeds for large
diameter drill bits and high speeds for smaller
diameter drill bits.
♦ For continuous operation, press the lock-on
button (2) and release the variable speed
switch. This option is available only in forward
(clockwise) rotation.
♦ To switch the tool off, release the variable
speed switch. To switch the tool off when in
continuous operation, press the variable speed
switch once more and release it.
Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the
accessory used. Black & Decker and Piranha
accessories are engineered to high quality standards
and designed to enhance the performance of your
tool. By using these accessories you will get the
very best from your tool.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/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.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on
corded/cordless power tools:
♦ Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
♦ Or switch off and remove the battery from
the appliance/tool if the appliance/tool has
a separate battery pack.
♦ Or run the battery down completely if it is
integral and then switch off.
♦ Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your
charger does not require any maintenance
apart from regular cleaning.
♦ Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your
appliance/tool/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 (when fi tted).
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fi tted:
♦ Safely dispose of the old plug.
♦ Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the new plug.
♦ Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.