Black & Decker BDCIM18 Original Instructions Manual page 7

Insert the bit shaft (10) and release the chuck collar
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(3).
The bit is locked in place.
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Removing a drill bit or screwdriver bit
Grasp the chuck collar (3) and pull away from the front
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of the tool.
Remove the bit (10) and release the chuck collar (3).
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Bit holder
A bit holder (6) slot is built into the area on the top of the
tool.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
Charging the battery (fig. A)
The battery needs to be charged before first use and
whenever it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that
were easily done before. The battery may become warm
while charging; this is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient tem-
peratures below 10 °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 10 °C or above
40 °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.
To charge the battery (8), insert it into the charger (7).
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The battery will only fit into the charger in one way. Do
not force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the
charger.
Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.
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The green charging indicator will blink indicating the bat-
tery is being charged.
(Original instructions)
The charge is complete when the green charging indicator
switches to continuously on. The charger and the battery
can be left connected indefinitely. The green charging
indicator will switch on as the charger occasionally tops up
the battery charge.
Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery
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life will be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged
state.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with
the green charging indicator glowing indefinitely. The
charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.
Variable speed switch on/off (fig. D)
To switch the tool on, press the variable speed switch
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(1).
To switch the tool off, release the variable speed
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switch (1).
Note: Your tool is equipped with a brake. The chuck will
stop as soon as the variable speed switch is fully released.
The variable speed switch (1) enables you to select
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the best speed for a particular application.
The more you press the variable speed switch (1), the
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faster the tool will operate.
The more you press the variable speed switch (1), the
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faster the tool will operate.
Use lower speeds for starting holes without a centre
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punch, drtilling in metals or plastics, or driving screws.
Note: Continuous use in variable speed mode is not
recommended. It may damage the switch and should be
avoided.
Selecting the direction of rotation (fig. D)
For drilling and for tightening screws, use forward
(clockwise) rotation. For loosening screws or removing a
jammed drill bit, use reverse (counterclockwise) rotation.
To select forward rotation, release the variable speed
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switch (1) depress the forward/reverse slider (2) on
the right hand side of the tool.
To select reverse rotation, release the variable speed
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switch (1) depress the forward/reverse slider (2) on
the left hand side of the tool.
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