Installing Drill Bits; Trigger Switch Lock - Black + Decker BDEDR3C Instruction Manual

trigger switcH
This drill is equipped with a variable speed switch. The
drill speed depends on how far the trigger is pressed.
1. To start drill, gently squeeze the trigger switch (1)
(fig. a).
2. To stop the drill, release the trigger switch.
note: Drilling for an extended period of time may
cause the drill motor to overheat. If drill gets hot, stop
drilling and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes.
forward/reverse button
The forward/reverse button (2) is mounted above the
trigger switch (1) (fig. a). To make the drill rotate clockwise for drilling, push the forward/
reverse button to the right. To make the drill rotate counter-clockwise, push the forward/
reverse button to the left.
notes:
a) Never change the position of the forward/reverse button while the chuck is turning.
b) There is no dead center position for the forward/reverse button. The tool will run only
when it is in either the full left or full right position.

installing drill bits

warning:
Never hold the chuck body with one hand and use the drill power to
rotate the drill body to loosen or tighten bits. Serious injury may result.
warning:
to reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug drill from power supply before making any
adjustments or changing accessories.
This drill is equipped with a keyless chuck.
This chuck is designed to provide easy two-handed
tightening and loosening of the chuck jaws.
1. T o open the keyless drill chuck, grasp and hold the
chuck collar (6) with one hand (fig. b). Rotate the
chuck body (3) in a counter-clockwise direction until
the chuck jaws (7) open wide enough to accept the bit (8).
2. I nsert the bit into the chuck the full length of the jaws or until the spiral portion of the bit
is near the chuck jaws. Raise the front of your drill slightly to prevent the bit from falling
out of the chuck jaws.
3. T ighten the chuck jaws onto the bit by turning the chuck body in a clockwise direction.
note: Make sure the bit is properly aligned in the jaws and NOT at an angle. An
improperly aligned bit could be thrown from the chuck when the drill is started.
4. F inish tightening the chuck jaws by holding the chuck collar with one hand and firmly
tightening the chuck body by rotating it in a clockwise direction.
note: Hand tighten the chuck jaws. Do NOT use pliers.
warning:
Do not insert the drill bit into the chuck
and tighten as shown in fig. c. The drill bit MUST be
properly inserted with all three of the chuck jaws holding
the bit centered in the chuck. Failure to properly insert the
drill bit could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the chuck,
resulting in possible serious injury or damage to the chuck.
reMoving drill bits
1. T o open the keyless drill chuck, grasp and hold the chuck collar with one hand. Rotate
the chuck body in a counter-clockwise direction until the chuck jaws open wide enough
to release the bit.
2. Remove the bit.

trigger switcH lock

warning:
The drill should only be locked ON when it is held stationary in a drill press
stand or other means; NOT BY HAND! Never unplug the tool with the locking feature
engaged. To do so will cause the tool to start immediately the next time it is plugged in.
The trigger switch lock-on feature allows the trigger switch to be locked in the ON position
operating instructions
A
B
8
C
5
2
1
7
3
6