Maintenance; Protecting The Environment - Black & Decker XTC18BK Original Instructions Manual

To select reverse rotation, push the forward/reverse slider
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to the right.
To lock the tool, set the forward/reverse slider into the
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centre position.
Selecting the operating mode or torque (fig. F)
This tool is fitted 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)
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to the drilling position by aligning the symbol with the
marking (20).
For drilling in masonry, set the collar (3) to the hammer
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drilling position by aligning the symbol
marking (20).
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 collar (3) to the lowest torque setting.
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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.
Two-gear selector (fig. G)
For drilling in steel and for screwdriving applications,
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slide the two-gear selector (5) towards the rear of the tool
(1st gear).
For drilling in materials other than steel, slide the two-
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gear selector (5) towards the front of the tool (2nd gear).
Drilling/screwdriving
Select forward or reverse rotation using the forward/
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reverse slider (2).
To switch the tool on, press the switch (1). The tool speed
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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.
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 iron
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and brass.
Make an indentation using a centre punch at the centre of
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the hole to be drilled in order to improve accuracy.
Screwdriving
Always use the correct type and size of screwdriver bit.
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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 line
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with the screw.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over a
with the
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.

Protecting the environment

Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand for
raw materials.
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