Maintenance - Black & Decker EPC146 Original Instructions Manual

However, further charging for up to 6 hours could
signifi cantly increase the use time, depending on
the battery and charging conditions.
♦ Disconnect the tool from the charger.
Warning! Do not use the tool while it is connected
to the charger.
Selecting the direction of rotation (fi g. G)
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 (2) to the left.
♦ To select reverse rotation, push the forward/
reverse slider to the right.
♦ To lock the tool, set the forward/reverse slider
into the centre position.
Selecting the operating mode or torque
(fi g. H)
This tool is fi tted 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) to the drilling position by aligning the
symbol with the marking (16).
♦ For screwdriving, set the collar to the desired
setting. If you do not yet know the appropriate
setting, proceed as follows:
- Set the collar (3) to the lowest torque
setting.
- Tighten the fi rst 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 (fi g. H & I)
♦ For drilling in masonry, set the collar (3) to the
hammer drilling position by aligning the symbol
with the marking (16).
♦ Slide the speed selector (5) towards the front
of the tool (2nd gear).
Speed selector (fi g. I)
♦ For drilling in steel and for screwdriving
applications, slide the speed selector (5)
towards the rear of the tool (1st gear).
♦ For drilling in materials other than steel, slide
the speed selector (5) towards the front of the
tool (2nd gear).
Drilling/screwdriving
♦ Select forward or reverse rotation using the
forward/reverse slider (2).
♦ To switch the tool on, press the switch (1). The
tool speed depends on how far you press the
switch.
♦ To switch the tool off, release the switch.
Hints for optimum use
Drilling
♦ Always apply a light pressure in a straight line
with the drill bit.
♦ Just before the drill tip breaks through the
other side of the workpiece, decrease pressure
on the tool.
♦ Use a block of wood to back up workpieces
that may splinter.
♦ Use spade bits when drilling large diameter
holes in wood.
♦ Use HSS drill bits when drilling in metal.
♦ Use masonry bits when drilling in soft masonry.
♦ Use a lubricant when drilling metals other than
cast iron and brass.
♦ Make an indentation using a centre punch at
the centre of the hole to be drilled in order to
improve accuracy.
Screwdriving
♦ Always use the correct type and size of
screwdriver bit.
♦ If screws are diffi cult to tighten, try applying
a small amount of washing liquid or soap as
a lubricant.
♦ Always hold the tool and screwdriver bit in
a straight 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 charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
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