Black+Decker ASD18 Original Instructions Manual page 8

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• Insert the bit shaft into the chuck and
firmly tighten the single sleeve chuck.
This tool is supplied with a screwdriver bit in
the bit holder (7).
• To remove the screwdriver bit from the
bit holder, lift the bit from the recess.
• To store the screwdriver bit, firmly push
it into the holder.
Warning! Do not attempt to tighten drill bits
(or any other accessory) by gripping the
single sleeve chuck and turning the tool on.
Damage to the single sleeve chuck and
personal injury may occur when changing
accessories.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace.
Do not overload.
Warning! Before drilling into walls, floors or
ceilings, check for the location of wiring and
pipes.
Charging the battery (fig. A)
The battery needs to be charged before first
use and whenever it fails to produce
sufficient power on jobs that were easily
done before. The battery may become
warm while charging; this is normal and
does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at
ambient temperatures below 10 °C or above
40 °C. Recommended charging
temperature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery
if the cell temperature is below
approximately 10°C or above 40°C. The
battery should be left in the charger and
the charger will begin to charge
automatically when the cell temperature
warms up or cools down.
• To charge the battery (8), insert it into
the charger (9). The battery will only fit
into the charger in one way. Do not force.
Be sure that the battery is fully seated in
the charger.
• Plug in the charger and switch on at the
mains.
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(Original instructions)
The charging indicator (10) will blink.
The charge is complete when the charging
indicator (10) switches to continuously on.
The charger and the battery can be left
connected indefinitely. The LED will switch
on as the charger occasionally tops up the
battery charge.
• Charge discharged batteries within 1
week. Battery life will be greatly
diminished if stored in a discharged state.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left
connected with the LED glowing indefinitely.
The charger will keep the battery pack fresh
and fully charged.
Charger diagnostics
If the charger detects a weak or damaged
battery, the charging indicator (10) will flash
red at a fast rate. Proceed as follows:
• Re-insert the battery (8).
• If the charging indicators continues
flashing red at a fast rate, use a different
battery to determine if the charging
process works properly.
• If the replaced battery charges correctly,
the original battery is defective and
should be returned to a service centre for
recycling.
• If the new battery gives the same
indication as the original battery, take the
charger to be tested at an authorised
services centre.
Note: It may take as long as 30 minutes to
determine that the battery is defective. If
the battery is too hot or too cold, the LED
will alternately blink red, fast and slow, one
flash at each speed and repeat.
Selecting the direction of rotation (fig. C)
For drilling and for tightening screws, 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 (2) to the left.