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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. Forward/reverse slider
3. Chuck collar
4. Quick release chuck
5. LED Work light
6. Bit holder
7. Charger (where supplied)
8. Battery (where supplied)
9. Battery release button
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool.
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. B)
To fit the battery (8), line it up with the receptacle on the
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tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
To remove the battery (8), push the battery release button
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(9) while at the same time pulling the battery out of the
receptacle.
Fitting and removing a drill bit or screwdriver bit
(fig. C)
This tool is fitted with a quick release chuck to allow for an
easy exchange of bits.
Fitting a drill bit or screwdriver bit
Grasp the chuck collar (3) and pull away from the front of
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the tool.
Insert the bit shaft (10) and release the chuck collar (3).
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The bit is locked in place.
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Removing a drill bit or screwdriver bit
Grasp the chuck collar (3) and pull away from the front of
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the tool.
Remove the bit (10) and release the chuck collar (3).
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Bit holder
A bit holder (6) slot is built into the area on the top of the tool.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
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
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(Original instructions)
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 (8), insert it into the charger (7).
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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 green charging indicator will blink indicating the battery is
being charged.
The charge is complete when the green charging indicator
switches to continuously on. The charger and the battery can
be left connected indefinitely. The green charging indicator
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
green charging indicator glowing indefinitely. The charger will
keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.
Variable speed switch on/off (fig. D)
To switch the tool on, press the variable speed switch (1).
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To switch the tool off, release the variable speed switch
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(1).
Note: Your tool is equipped with a brake. The chuck will stop
as soon as the variable speed switch is fully released.
The variable speed switch (1) enables you to select the
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best speed for a particular application.
The more you press the variable speed switch (1), the
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faster the tool will operate.
The more you press the variable speed switch (1), the
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faster the tool will operate.
Use lower speeds for starting holes without a centre
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punch, drtilling in metals or plastics, or driving screws.
Note: Continuous use in variable speed mode is not recom-
mended. It may damage the switch and should be avoided.
Selecting the direction of rotation (fig. D)
For drilling and for tightening screws, use forward (clockwise)
rotation. For loosening screws or removing a jammed drill bit,
use reverse (counterclockwise) rotation.