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Just before the drill tip breaks through the
other side of the workpiece, decrease
pressure on the tool.
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Use a block of wood to back up workpieces
that may splinter.
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Use spade bits when drilling large diameter
holes in wood.
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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 and brass.
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Make an indentation using a centre punch at
the centre of the hole to be drilled in order to
improve accuracy.
Screwdriving
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Always use the correct type and size of
screwdriver bit.
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If screws are difficult to tighten, try applying a
small amount of washing liquid or soap as a
lubricant.
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Always hold the tool and screwdriver bit in a
straight line with the screw.
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker 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.
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.
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Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your
tool and charger using a soft brush or dry
cloth.
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Regularly clean the motor housing using a
damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or
solvent-based cleaner.
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Regularly open the chuck and tap it to
remove any dust from the interior.
Batteries
Black & Decker batteries can be
recharged many times. At the end of their
useful life, discard batteries with due care
for our environment:
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Run the battery down completely, then
remove it from the tool.
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NiCd, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries are
recyclable. Take them to any authorised
repair agent or a local recycling station.
Technical data
Voltage
V
DC
-1
No-load speed min
Max. torque
Nm
Chuck capacity mm
Max. drilling capacity
Steel/Wood
mm
Battery
Capacity
Ah
Type
Weight
kg
Battery
Capacity
Ah
Type
Weight
kg
EPC126 EPC146 EPC186
(H1)
(H1)
(H1)
12
14.4
18
0-450/
0-450/
0-400/
0-1400 0-1500
0-1350
18
20
25
10
10
10
10/25
10/25
10/25
A12/A12E A14/A14E A18/A18E
1.2
1.2
1.2
NiCd
NiCd
NiCd
0.5
0.6
0.7
A12NH A14NH A18NH
1.5
1.5
1.5
NiMH
NiMH
NiMH
0.6
0.7
0.9