Black & Decker ET1275, ET1265, 388268, ET1245, ET1255 manual Operation

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SPINDLE LOCK

BUTTON

immediately the next time it is plugged in. Damage or injury could result.

THE VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH permits speed control

–the farther the trigger is depressed, the higher the speed of the drill. NOTE: Use lower speeds for starting holes without a center punch, drilling in metal or plastics, driving screws or drilling ceramics. Higher speeds are better for drilling wood and composition boards, and for using abrasive and polishing accessories.

THE REVERSING LEVER The reversing lever is used when backing out screws and jammed drill bits. To operate the tool in reverse, release the trigger switch and push the lever to the left (when viewed from the chuck end) as shown in Figure 2. To operate the drill in forward for drilling holes or driving screws (as well as other accessories) release the trigger switch and push the lever to the right (when viewed from the chuck end).

Return the reversing lever to the forward position after all operations in reverse are completed.

SWITCH LOCK-ON

Your drill is equipped with a switch lock-on feature. If you wish to disable this feature, take your tool to any authorized service center.

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The service center can provide a lock-out key to prevent the unit from being locked in the “ON” position (Figure 3).

Operation

DRILLING

1.Always unplug the drill when attaching or changing bits or accessories.

2.Use sharp drill bits only. For WOOD, use twist drill bits, spade bits, power auger bits, or hole saws. For METAL, use high speed steel twist drill bits or hole saws. For MASONRY, such as brick, cement, cinder block, etc., use carbide-tipped bits.

3.Be sure the material to be drilled is anchored or clamped firmly. If drilling thin material, use a wood “back-up” block to prevent damage to the material.

4.Always apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough pressure to keep drill biting, but do not push hard enough to stall the motor or deflect the bit.

5.Hold tool firmly to control the twisting action of the drill.

6.IF DRILL STALLS, it is usually because it is being overloaded or improperly used. RELEASE TRIGGER IMMEDIATELY, remove drill bit from work, and determine cause of stalling. DO NOT CLICK

TRIGGER OFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO START A STALLED DRILL — THIS CAN DAMAGE THE DRILL.

7.To minimize stalling or breaking through the material, reduce pressure on drill and ease the bit through the last fractional part of the hole.

8.Keep the motor running when pulling the bit back out of a drilled hole. This will help prevent jamming.

9.With Variable Speed Drills there is no need to center punch the point to be drilled. Use a slow speed to start the hole and accelerate by squeezing the trigger harder when the hole is deep enough to drill without the bit skipping out.

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