Black+Decker BDEL501 Manual page 7

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Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user must
read the instruction manual.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
tool.
Wear ear protection when operating this tool.
Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. Variable speed switch
2. Lock-on button
3. Forward/reverse switch (only for BDEL503)
4. Mode selector (only for BDEL503)
5. Tool holder
6. Side handle
7. Depth stop
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting the side handle
Turn the grip counterclockwise until you can slide the side
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handle (6) onto the front of the tool.
Rotate the side handle into the desired position.
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Tighten the side handle by turning the grip clockwise.
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Fitting an accessory (fig.A)
Clean and grease the shank (8) of the accessory.
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Pull back the sleeve (9) and insert the shank into the tool
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holder (5).
Push the accessory down and turn it slightly until it fits into
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the slots.
Pull on the accessory to check if it is properly locked. The
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hammering function requires the accessory to be able to
(Original instructions)
move axially several centimetres when locked in the tool
holder.
To remove the accessory, pull back the sleeve (9) and pull
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out the accessory. tool holder.
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.
Selecting the operating mode (fig. B)
The tool can be used in three operating modes. Press in the
button (10) and rotate the drilling mode selector (4) towards
the required position, as indicated by the symbols.
Drilling
For drilling in steel, wood and plastics, set the operating
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mode selector (4) to the
Hammer
Drilling
For hammer drilling in masonry and concrete, set the
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operating mode selector (4) to the
When hammering, the tool should not bounce and run
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smoothly. If necessary, increase the speed.
Hammering
For hammering with spindle lock, and for light chiselling
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and chipping, set the operating mode selector (4) to the
position.
Make sure the forward/reverse switch is in the forward
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position.
When changing from hammer drilling to chiselling, turn
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the chisel to the desired position. If resistance is felt
during mode change, slightly turn the chisel to engage the
spindle lock.
Warning! If your hammer is a 1 mode unit (BDEL501), It only
has one function - hammer drilling. It can't select operating
mode.
Selecting the direction of rotation
This function is included on only certain models (BDEL503).
For drilling, and for chiselling, use forward (clockwise) rotation.
For removing a jammed drill bit, use reverse (counterclock-
wise) rotation.
To select forward rotation, push the forward/reverse slider
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(3) to the left.
To select reverse rotation, push the forward/reverse slider
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to the right.
Warning! Never change the direction of rotation while the
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