Black & Decker FireStorm CD231 - Drill Safety Warnings and Instructions; Drill Operation Basics; Switch and Controls; Torque and Gear Settings

7. When the battery is inserted into the charger, the red "Charging Indicator" light will come on indicoting
that there is contact between the battery and charger. The light will stay on as long as the battery is in the
charger and the charger is plugged into a working outlet. It WILL NOT flash, go out or change to a
different color when the charging cycle Is complete.
A Safety Warnings and Instructions: Drills
1. Do not lock the tool ON when drilling by hand. Refer to Operating Instructions-Switch.
2. Hold drill firmly to control the twisting action of the drill. See figure 2.
3. When attaching accessories in the drill chuck, hand tighten the keyless chuck firmly
AwARNING: Drill may stall (if overloaded or improperly used) causing a twist. Always expect the
stall.Grip the drill Brmly to control the twisting action (see Fig.2) and prevent loss of control v/hich could cause
Eersonal injury. If a stall does occur, release the trigger immediately end determine the reason for ^e stall
efore re-starting.
Operating Instructions
Switch and Control Button
A forward/reverse control button determines the direction of ^e tool and also serves as a lock off button
(Fig. 1). To select fo rward rotation, release the trigger switch and depress the fo rward/reverse control button
as shown in Figure 1. To select reverse, depress the fo rward/reverse control button the opposite direction.
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. NOTE: The fi rst time tool is run after changing direction of
rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Torque Confrol
To set the tool's torque, rotate the adjustable torque collar clockwise as required. 24 positions are marked
around the collar and the higher the number, the higher the torque. Each click in a clockwise direction means
an increase in the torque produced. Position 24 is the drill mode and is marked with the picture of a drill bit.
In this position the clutch will not operate. This permits heavy duty drilling / driving screws.
AWarning: To control twisting action, place both hands on drill as shown in Fig. 2.
Dual Range Gearing (CD632, HP532, HP932, FS1320)
jal range feature of your Drill allows you to shift gears fo r greater versot
toraue setting (position 1), turn tool off and permit to stop. Push button fo rward towards the chuck. To sel^
the high spe^, low torque setting (position 2), turn tool off and permit to stop. Slide gear shifter back (away
from ^uck). NOTE: Do not change gears when tool is running. If you are having tro^le changing gears.
The dual range feoture of your Drill allows you to shift gears fo r greater versatility. To select low speed, high
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make sure that the dual range gear button is either completely pushed fo rward or completely pusnea back.
Keyless Chuck OperaHon
Catalog Numbers CD231, CD431, HPT31, HP231, HP331,HP431, FS432, FS632, FS840 -Two Sleeve
Chucks - To attach accessories, grasp the rear half of the chuck with one hand and use your other hand b
rotate the front half in the counterclockwise direction. Insert the bit or other accessory fully inb the chuck, and
tighten securely by holding the rear half of the chuck and rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction
as viewed fr om the chuck end.
Catalog Numbers CD632, HP532, HP932, FS1320- Single Sleeve Chuck wth Automatic Spindle Lock *
Loosen the chuck by rotating the sleeve counterclockwise. Insert the bit or other accessory fully inb the chuck,
and tighten securely by rotating the fr ont portion in the clockwise direction as viewed fr om the chuck end.
Drilling
• Use sharp drill bits only.
• Support and secure work properly, as instructed in the Safety Instructions.
• Use appropriate and required safety equipment, as instructed in the safety Instructions.
• Secure and maintain work area, as instructed in the safely instructions.
• Run the drill very slowly, using light pressure, until the hole is started enough to keep the drill bit fr om
slipping out of it.
• Apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough pressure to keep the bit biting but not so
much as to stall the motor or deflect the bit.
• Hold the drill firmly b control its twisting action.
• DO NOT CUCK THE TRIGGER OF A STALLED DRILL OFF AND ON IN AN AHEMPT TO START IT.
DAMAGE TO THE DRILL CAN RESULT.
• _ Minirnize^talling on breakthrough by reducing pressure and slowly drilling through los^part of hole;
• Keep the motor running while pulling the bit out of a drilled hole This will help reduce jamming.
• Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions ore cast iron and brass vihich should be
drilled dry. Lubricants that work best are sulphurized cutting oil or lard oil.
• When using twist drill bits to drill holes in wood, it will be necessary b pull the bits out fr equently to
clear chips rrom the flutes.
• Make sure switch turns drill on end off.
^ WARNING: It is important to support work properiy and b hold the drill firmly b prevent loss of control
v/hich could cause personal injury If you have questions on how b operate tool, call; 1-800-54-HOW-TO
Maintenance
Use only mild soap and damp cloth b clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse
any part of the tool into a liquid. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and REUABIUTY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling CorporationjSeal on the nickel-cadmium battery
(or battery pack) indicates that the costs b recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its
useful life have already been paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent
nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program
provides an environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs in the United
States and Canada to fo cilitate the collection of spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment
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