Maintenance; Protecting The Environment - Black & Decker BDCDD18 Original Instructions Manual

To select forward rotation, push the forward/reverse
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slider (2) to the left.
To select reverse rotation, push the forward/reverse
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slider to the right.
To lock the tool, set the forward/reverse slider into the
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centre position.
Selecting the torque
This tool is fitted with a collar to set the torque for various
screwdriving and drilling applications. Large screws and
hard workpiece materials require a higher torque setting
than small screws and soft workpiece materials. For the
definition of the symbol refer to the listing below.
For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the torque
u
adjustment collar (4) to the
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 torque adjustment collar (4) to the lowest
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torque setting.
Tighten the first screw.
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If the clutch ratchets before the desired result is
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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/screwdriving
Select forward or reverse rotation using the forward/
u
reverse slider (2).
To switch the tool on, press the switch (1). The tool
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speed 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
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drill bit.
Just before the drill tip breaks through the other side of
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the workpiece, decrease pressure on the tool.
Use a block of wood to back up workpieces that may
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splinter.
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symbol.
(Original instructions)
Use spade bits when drilling large diameter holes in
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wood.
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
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iron and brass.
Make an indentation using a centre punch at the
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centre of the hole to be drilled in order to improve
accuracy.
Screwdriving
Always use the correct type and size of screwdriver
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bit.
If screws are difficult to tighten, try applying a small
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amount of washing liquid or soap as a lubricant.
Always hold the tool and screwdriver bit in a straight
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line with the screw

Maintenance

Your BLACK+DECKER tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper
tool care and regular cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on the
tool, remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger
before cleaning it.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and
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charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.
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Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove any
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dust from the interior.

Protecting the environment

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Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your BLACK+DECKER
product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to
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