Black & Decker SSL20, SSL16 Operating Instructions, Trigger Switch & Reversing Button Figure D

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pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.

3.If the battery pack does not charge properly:

a.Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance

b.Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights.

c.Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C).

d.If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center.

4.The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.

5.Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.

6.Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.

WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: DRILLS

1.	Hold drill firmly with one hand on the grip and the other hand on the bottom of the
2.	battery pack.
	When attaching accessories in the drill chuck, hand tighten the keyless chuck firmly.
	WARNING: Drill may stall (if overloaded or improperly used) causing a twist.
Always

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TRIGGER SWITCH & REVERSING BUTTON (FIGURE D)

• The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling	D
and releasing the trigger switch (1). The
farther the trigger is depressed, the higher
the speed of the drill.
• A forward/reverse control button (2)	2
determines the toolʼs direction and also
serves as a lock off button.
• To select forward rotation, release the
trigger switch and depress the	1
forward/reverse control button to the left.
• To select reverse, depress the
forward/reverse control button the opposite
direction.
NOTE: The center position of the control
button locks the tool in the off position.
When changing the position of the control
button, be sure the trigger is released.

TORQUE CONTROL (SMART SELECT TECHNOLOGY) (FIGURE E)

This tool is fitted with a collar (3) which depicts various drilling and screwdriving applications. They are used 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.

When the optimal performance selector collar (3) is rotated to any of the images shown in the chart below, the tool shifts to deliver either the recommended torque or speed for that application.

expect the stall. Grip the drill firmly with both hands to control the twisting action and

prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. If a stall does occur, release B the trigger immediately and determine the reason for the stall before re-starting.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE

BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL

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 as shown in figure B.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the C battery release button as shown in figure C and pull battery pack out of tool.

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ON-PRODUCT	APPLICATION	DRILL AUTOMATICALLY DELIVERS
IMAGE
	Driving 1/4 in.-1 in. screws	LOW TORQUE
	Driving 1 in. or longer screws	MEDIUM TORQUE
	Drilling 5/16-1/2 in. into metal	HIGH TORQUE
	Driving 1 in. or larger spade bit	HIGHEST TORQUE
	SHIFT	Transition from
		HIGH TORQUE to HIGH SPEED
	Drilling up to 1/2 in. drill bit	HIGH SPEED
	into any material
	Drilling 1/8 in.-1/4 in. into metal	HIGH SPEED
	Driving 7/8 in.-1 in. spade or	HIGH SPEED
	smaller bit into wood
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