Maintenance; Service Information - Black & Decker KTC12 User Manual

3. If the clutch ratchets too soon, adjust the collar to
increase the torque as required.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker power 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
the tool, remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the
charger before cleaning it.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using
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a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp
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cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based
cleaner.
Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove any
dust from the interior.
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This tool is not user-serviceable. Take it to an authorized
Black & Decker repair agent for service.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart
from regular cleaning.
Important
To ensure 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 organizations, always-using
identical replacement parts. Unit contains no user
serviceable parts inside.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main
housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in
and around the air vents. Wear approved eye protection
and approved dust mask when performing this
procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool.
These chemicals may weaken the materials used in
these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and
mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger
from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease may
be removed from the exterior of the charger using a cloth
or soft non-metallic brush. Do not use water or any
cleaning solutions.
Accessories
The performance of any power tool is dependent upon
the accessory used. Black & Decker accessories are
engineered to high quality standards and are designed to
enhance the performance of power tool.
Black & Decker offers a large selection of accessories
available at our local dealer or autho-rized service center
at extr a cost.
CAUTION: The use of any other accessory not
recommended for use with this tool could be
hazardous.
Protecting The Environent
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find 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.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent environmen-
tal pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials.
If necessary, contact your local municipality for proper
disposal instructions in your city/town.
Batteries
Black & Decker batteries can be recharged many times.
At the end of their useful life, discard batteries with due
care for our environment:
Run the battery down completely, and then remove it
from the tool.
NiCd and NiMH batteries are recyclable. Take them to a
local recycling station.

Service Information

Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned
and authorized service locations throughout Asia. All
Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained
personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable
power tool service.Whether you need technical advice,
repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the
Black & Decker location nearest to you.
Notes
Black & Decker's policy is one of continuous
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improvement to our products and, as such, we
reserve the right tochange product specifications
without prior notice.
Standard equipment and accessories may vary by
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country.
Product specifications may differ by country.
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Complete product range may not be available in all
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countries. Contact your local Black & Decker dealers
for range availability.
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