Operation - Black & Decker BLD683 Manual

turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
 WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ONLY use the tool's belt hook (7) to hang the tool from
a work belt. DO NOT use the belt hook (7) for tethering
or securing the tool to a person or object during use. DO
NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend objects from the
belt hook.
 WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ensure the screw (11) holding the belt hook is secure.
Note: When attaching or replacing the belt hook (7), use only
the screw (11) that is provided. Be sure to securely tighten
the screw.
The belt hook (7) can be attached by sliding into the slots (13)
on either side of the tool using only the screw (11) provided,
to accommodate left- or right- handed users. If the hook is not
desired at all, it can be removed from the tool.
To move the belt hook, remove the screw (11) that holds the
belt hook (7) in place then reassemble on the opposite side.
Be sure to securely tighten the screw (11).

OPERATION

Trigger switch & reversing button (Fig. F)
• The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling and releasing
the trigger switch (1). The farther the trigger is depressed,
• the higher the speed of the drill.
• A forward/reverse control button (2) determines the
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock off button.
• To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and
depress the forward/reverse control button to the left.
• To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control
button the opposite direction.
Note: The center position of the control button locks the tool
in the off position. When changing the position of the control
button, be sure the trigger is released.
Torque control (Fig.G)
This tool is fitted with a torque adjustment collar (3) 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.
• For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the collar to
the drilling position symbol.
• For drilling in masonry, set the collar to the hammer drilling
position symbol.
• For screwdriving, set the collar to the desired setting. If
you do not yet know the appropriate setting, proceed as
follows:
• Set the collar to the lowest torque setting.
• Tighten the first screw.
(Original instructions)
• 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.
Keyless chuck (Fig. H)
 WARNING! Make certain the lock-off button (2) is
engaged to prevent switch actuation before installing or
removing accessories.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
• Grasp the tool with one hand and use your other hand to
rotate the chuck (4) in the counterclockwise direction, as
viewed from the chuck end.
• Insert the bit or other accessory fully into the chuck, and
tighten securely by rotating the chuck in the clockwise
direction as viewed from the chuck end.
 WARNING! Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or any
other accessory) by gripping the chuck and turning the tool
on. Damage to the chuck and personal injury may occur
when changing accessories.
Dual range gearing (Fig. I)
The dual range feature of your drill allows you to shift gears
for greater versatility. To select low speed, high torque setting
(position 1), turn tool off and permit to stop. Slide gear shifter
button (5) away from the chuck. To select the high speed, low
torque setting (position 2), turn tool off and permit to stop.
Slide gear shifter button towards the chuck.
Note: Do not change gears when tool is running. If you are
having trouble changing gears, make sure that the dual range
gear buttons are either completely pushed in or out.
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
• Use sharp drill bits only.
• Support and secure work properly, as instructed in the
Safety Instructions.
• Use appropriate and required safety equipment, as
instructed in the Safety Instructions.
• Secure and maintain work area, as instructed in the Safety
Instructions.
• Run the drill very slowly, using light pressure, until the hole
is started enough to keep the drill bit from slipping out of it.
• Apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough
pressure to keep the bit biting but not so much as to stall
the motor or deflect the bit.
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