Accessories; Maintenance; Protecting The Environment; Selecting The Direction Of Rotation - Black & Decker KD 960 Original Instructions Manual

Hammer drilling
For hammer drilling in masonry and concrete, set the
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operating mode selector (5) to the
When hammering, the tool should not bounce and run
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smoothly. If necessary, increase the speed.
Hammering
For hammering with spindle lock, and for light chiselling
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and chipping, set the operating mode selector (5) to the
position.
Make sure the forward/reverse switch is in the forward
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position.
When changing from hammer drilling to chiselling,
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turn the chisel to the desired position. If resistance is felt
during mode change, slightly turn the chisel to engage the
spindle lock.

Selecting the direction of rotation

For drilling, for tightening screws and for chiselling, 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
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slider (3) to the left.
To select reverse rotation, push the forward/reverse slider
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to the right.
Warning! Never change the direction of rotation while the
motor is running.
Setting the drilling depth (fig. F)
Slacken the knob (9).
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Set the depth stop (8) to the desired position. The maximum
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drilling depth is equal to the distance between the tip of
the drill bit and the front end of the depth stop.
Tighten the knob (9).
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Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, press the variable speed switch (1).
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The tool speed depends on how far you press the switch.
Set the variable speed control knob (4) to the required
speed range. As a general rule, use low speeds for large
diameter drill bits and high speeds for smaller diameter
drill bits.
For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (2) and
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release the variable speed switch. This option is available
only in forward (clockwise) rotation.
To switch the tool off, release the variable speed switch.
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To switch the tool off when in continuous operation,
press the variable speed switch once more and release it.
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Accessories

The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used.
Black & Decker and Piranha accessories are engineered to
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high quality standards and designed to enhance the performance
of your tool. By using these accessories you will get the very
best from your tool.

Maintenance

Your 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.
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Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
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Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality
plugs. Recommended fuse: 5 A.

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.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots with a clean,
dry paint brush.
To clean the tool, use only mild soap and a damp cloth.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool and never immerse
any part of the tool into liquid.
Safely dispose of the old plug.
Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
plug.
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
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.