Hints For Optimum Use - Black & Decker BDCDC18 Manual

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• The completion of charge is indicated by
the green LED remaining on
continuously. The pack is fully charged
and may be used at this time or left on
the charger.
Warning! fire Hazard. When disconnecting
the charger from the tool, be sure to unplug
the charger from the outlet first, then
disconnect the charger cord from the tool.
Installing and removing the battery pack
from the tool (fig. B)
Warning! Make certain the lock-off button is
engaged to prevent switch actuation before
removing or installing battery.
To install battery pack:
• Insert battery pack into tool, until an
audible click is heard (fig. B)
Removing the battery pack from the tool
(fig. C)
• Depress the battery release button as
shown in (fig. C) and pull battery pack
out of tool.
Operating Instructions
Torque control (fig.D)
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 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.
• 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.
8
(Original instructions)
Keyless chuck (fig. E)
Warning! Make certain the lock-off button is
engaged to prevent switch actuation before
installing or removing accessories.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
• Grasp the rear half of the chuck (7) with
one hand and use your other hand to
rotate the front half (8) in the
counterclockwise direction, as viewed
from the chuck end.
• Insert the bit or other accessory fully into
the chuck, and tighten securely by
holding the rear half of the chuck and
rotating the front portion 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
front part of the chuck and turning the tool
on. Damage to the chuck and personal injury
may occur when changing accessories.
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.