Black & Decker BDCD8 Manual page 6

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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 tempera-
ture warms up or cools down.
Plug the charger into any standard 230 Volts 50 Hz electri-
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cal outlet.
Note: Because this tool is equipped with a USB port, it can be
charged through USB ports.
Ensure the cable (Micro USB) and port are USB compliant.
Insert the charger plug (5) into the USB charging port (4)
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indicating that the battery inside the drill is being charged.
When charging is completed the light (6) will turn off.
Let the tool charge initially for 9 hours. After the initial
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charge, under normal usage, your tool should be fully
charged in 8 to 9 hours.
Warning! Do not use tool while it is connected to the charger.
Warning!
then disconnect the charger cord from the tool.
The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling and releasing
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the trigger switch (1)
A forward/reverse control button (2) determines the direc-
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tion of the tool and also serves as a lock off button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and
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depress the forward/reverse control button to the left.
To select reverse, depress the forward/ reverse control
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button the opposite direction.
To lock the tool, set the forward/reverse slider into the
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centre position.
Note! The center position of the control button locks the tool
in the off position. When changing the position of the control
button, be sure the trigger is released.
Warning! Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before installing or removing acces-
sories.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
Grasp the rear half of the chuck (7) with one hand and use
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your other hand to rotate the front half (8) in the counter-
clockwise direction, as viewed from the chuck end.
Insert the bit or other accessory fully into the chuck, and
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tighten securely by holding the rear half of the chuck and
rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction as
viewed from the chuck end.
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(Original instructions)
Warning! Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or any other ac-
cessory) by gripping the front part of the chuck and turning the
tool on. Damage to the chuck and personal injury may occur
when changing accessories.
Drilling/screwdriving
Select forward or reverse rotation using the forward/re-
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verse slider (2).
To switch the tool on, press the switch (1). The tool speed
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depends on how far you press the switch.
To switch the tool off, release the switch.
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Hints for optimum use
Drilling
Always apply a light pressure in a straight line with the drill
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bit.
Just before the drill tip breaks through the other side of the
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workpiece, decrease pressure on the tool.
Use a block of wood to back up workpieces that may
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splinter.
Use spade bits when drilling large diameter holes in wood.
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Use HSS drill bits when drilling in metal.
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Use masonry bits when drilling in soft masonry.
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Use a lubricant when drilling metals other than cast iron
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and brass.
Make an indentation using a centre punch at the centre of
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the hole to be drilled in order to improve accuracy.
Screwdriving
Always use the correct type and size of screwdriver bit.
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amount of washing liquid or soap as a lubricant.
Always hold the tool and screwdriver bit in a straight line
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with the screw
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause
Unit will not start. Battery pack not
charged.
Battery pack will not Charger not plugged
charge. in.
Surrounding air
temperature too hot or
too cold.
Possible solution
Check battery pack charg-
ing requirements
Plug charger into a work-
ing outlet.
Move charger and battery
pack to a surrounding air
temperature of above 40
degrees F (45ºC) or below
105 degrees F (+40.5ºC)