Black & Decker EGBL148 Manual page 6

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Fitting and removing a drill bit or screwdriver bit
This tool is fitted with a keyless chuck to allow for an easy
exchange of bits.
Lock the tool by setting the forward/reverse slider (2) to
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the centre position.
Open the chuck (4) by turning the front part with one hand
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while holding the rear part with the other.
Insert the bit shaft into the chuck and firmly tighten the
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chuck.
This tool is supplied with a double-ended screwdriver bit in the
bit holder (6).
To remove the screwdriver bit from the bit holder, lift the bit
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from the recess.
To store the screwdriver bit, firmly push it into the holder.
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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 whenev-
er 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 tem-
perature: 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 tempera-
ture warms up or cools down.
To charge the battery (7), insert it into the charger (8).
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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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The charging indicator (9) will blink.
The charge is complete when the charging indicator (9)
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
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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.
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(Original instructions)
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
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(2) to the left.
To select reverse rotation, push the forward/reverse slider
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to the right.
To lock the tool, set the forward/reverse slider into the
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centre position.
Selecting the operating mode or torque (fig. D)
This tool is fitted with a collar to select the operating mode and
to set the torque for tightening screws. Large screws and hard
workpiece materials require a higher torque setting than small
screws and soft workpiece materials. The collar has a wide
range of settings to suit your application.
For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the collar (3)
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to the drilling position by aligning the symbol with the
marking.
For screwdriving, set the collar to the desired setting.
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If you do not yet know the appropriate setting, proceed as
follows:
- Set the collar (3) to the lowest torque setting.
- Tighten the first screw.
- If the clutch ratchets before the desired result is
achieved, increase the collar setting and continue
tightening the screw. Repeat until you reach the correct
setting. Use this setting for the remaining screws.
Drilling in masonry (fig. D & E)
For drilling in masonry, set the collar (3) to the hammer
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drilling position by aligning the symbol with the marking.
Slide the speed selector (5) towards the front of the tool
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(2nd gear).
Speed selector (fig. E)
For drilling in steel and for screwdriving applications, slide
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the speed selector (5) towards the rear of the tool (1st gear).
For drilling in materials other than steel, slide the speed
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selector (5) towards the front of the tool (2nd gear).
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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