Black & Decker EPC14L Mode D'emploi page 6

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Insert the bit shank (12) into the chuck.
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Firmly tighten the chuck by turning the front part (10) with
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one hand while holding the rear part (11) with the other.
Removing and refitting the chuck (fig. E)
Open the chuck as far as possible.
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Remove the chuck retaining screw by turning it clockwise
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using a screwdriver.
Tighten an Allen key (13) into the chuck and strike it with a
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hammer as shown.
Remove the Allen key.
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Remove the chuck by turning it counterclockwise.
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To refit the chuck, screw it onto the spindle and secure it
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with the chuck retaining screw.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Charging the battery (fig. C)
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 4 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging
temperature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 0 °C or above 60 °C. The
battery should be left in the charger and the charger will begin
to charge automatically when the cell temperature warms up
or cools down.
Plug in the charger (7) and switch on at the mains.
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Insert the battery (5) into the charger. Make sure that the
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battery is fully seated in the charger (7).
Switching on and off
Variable speed switch
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.
To switch the tool off, release the variable speed switch.
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Two-speed on/off switch
To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (1). When
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slightly pressing the switch, the tool will run at low speed.
When pressing the switch further, the tool will run at high
speed.
To switch the tool off, release the variable speed switch.
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Hints for optimum use
Drilling
Always apply a light pressure in a straight line with the drill bit.
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Just before the drill tip breaks through the other side of the
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workpiece, decrease pressure on the tool.
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
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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
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. Do
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not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove any dust
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from the interior.