Black & Decker BCRT8K Instruction Manual page 12

ENGLISH
1. To operate the tool, select the speed setting you wish
with the speed wheel 3 , shown in Fig. A, and depress
the ON/OFF button .
1
2. The speed setting can be adjusted with the tool on or off.
3. The numbered positions,1 through 5 inscribed on the
speed wheel , do not indicate any precise speed but
3
are good reference points. The higher the number, the
higher the tool speed.
The following chart provides approximate speeds at
each setting:
Selected Speed
1
2
3
4
5
NOTE: Actual rpm's on your tool may vary. Be sure to select
the proper speed for your rotary tool operation.
The following chart provides a speed guide for various
general operations:
Operation
Cutting metal
Deburring metal
Stripping metal
Sharpening metal
Engraving metal
Removing rust
Sanding wood
Polishing
NOTE: If in doubt about the proper speed for your operation,
test the performance at low speed settings and gradually
increase until a comfortable speed is found.
10
RPM
3,500
8,000
12,000
18,500
29,500
Suggested Speed Settings
4-5
4-5
4-5
3-4
4-5
1-2
4-5
1-2
Speed LED Indicator
LED Indicator RPM
3,500
8,000
12,000
18,500
29,500
RPM
LED Indicator
3,500
8,000
12,000
18,500
29,500
LED Indicator RPM
3,500
8,000
12,000
18,500
29,500
*LED indication color illuminates green when the battery
charge is between 60%-100%.
**LED indication color illuminates green with one orange
LED when the battery charge is between 20%-60%.
***LED indication color illuminates green with one red LED
when the battery charge is less than 20%. When battery
charge is less than 20%, the front work light will blink three
times before the tool will turn off.
Using the Rotary Tool
WARNING: Always wear eye protection.
When operating the tool be sure to hold it securely as shown
in Figs A, E. Before beginning a project practice using the
tool on some scrap material until are comfortable with the
operation. The rotary tool is small and easy to use but it is
powerful and should be handled carefully and properly as
described in this manual.
• Don't overload the tool. Performance is enhanced by
letting the tool do the work.
Selected
LED Color*
Speed
1 One green LED
2 Two green LEDs
3 Three green LEDs
4 Four green LEDs
5 Five green LEDs
Selected
LED Color**
Speed
1 One orange LED
One green LED and one
2
orange LED
Two green LEDs and one
3
orange LED
Three green LEDs and one
4
orange LED
Four green LEDs and one
5
orange LED
Selected
LED Color***
Speed
1 One red LED
One green LED and one
2
red LED
Two green LEDs and one
3
red LED
Three green LEDs and one
4
red LED
Four green LEDs and one
5
red LED