Black & decker HP146F2K, HP148F2K, HP188F2K, HP126FSC, HP126F2K User Manual

HP126FSC

HP146F2K
HP126F2K
HP128F2K

HP148F2K

HP188F2K

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CORDLESS DRILL/SCREWDRIVER
HP126FSC/HP126F2K/HP128F2K/
HP146F2K/148F2K/HP188F2K

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have chosen a Black & Decker tool. Our aim is
to provide quality tools at an affordable price.
We hope that you will enjoy using this tool for
many years.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

HP126FSC/HP126F2K/HP128F2BT/
HP146F2K/HP148F2K/HP188F2K
Black & Decker declares that these tools
conform to: 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC, EN 50260, EN 55014,
EN 60335, EN 61000

Level of sound pressure, measured according to
EN 50260:

(sound pressure) dB(A) 70 70 81

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LWA(acoustic power) dB(A) 83 83 94

(sound pressure) dB(A) 81 81 86.5

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LWA(acoustic power) dB(A) 94 94 99.5

HP126FSC HP126F2K HP128F2K

HP146F2K HP148F2K HP188F2K

Always wear ear protection if the sound
pressure exceeds 85 dB(A).

Hand/arm weighted vibration value according to
EN 50260:

HP126FSC HP126F2K HP128F2K

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< 2.5 m/s

HP146F2K HP148F2K HP188F2K

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< 2.5 m/s

< 2.5 m/s

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7.3 m/s

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BDCI, 4/F, 2 Dai Wang Street

INTENDED USE

Your Black & Decker drill/screwdriver HP126F2/
HP146F2 has been designed for screwdriving
applications and for drilling in wood, metal and
plastics.
Your Black & Decker drill/screwdriver HP148F2/
HP188F2 has been designed for screwdriving
applications and for drilling in wood, metal,
plastics and soft masonry. This tool is intended for
consumer use only. Your Black & Decker charger
has been designed for charging Black & Decker
batteries of the type supplied with this tool.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life
or damage to the tool in case of non­observance of the instructions in this
manual.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

Read the manual prior to operation.

Colin Wills

Director of Engineering

Tai Po Industrial Estate
Tai Po NT, Hong Kong

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Fire hazard.

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Know your tool

◆ Warning! When using battery-powered

tools, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
leaking batteries, personal injury and
material damage.

◆ Read all of this manual carefully before

operating the tool.

◆ Before operating the tool, make sure

that you know how to switch the tool off
in an emergency.

◆ Retain this manual for future reference.

General

1. Keep work area clean

Cluttered areas and benches can cause
accidents.

2. Consider work area environment

Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the
tool in damp or wet conditions. Keep the work
area well lit. Do not use the tool where there is
a risk of causing fire or explosion, e.g. in the
presence of flammable liquids and gases.

3. Keep children away

Do not allow children, visitors or animals to
come near the work area or to touch the tool.

4. Dress properly

Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as
these can be caught in moving parts.
Preferably wear rubber gloves and non-slip
footwear when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair
out of the way.

5. Personal protection

Always use safety glasses. Use a face or dust
mask whenever the operations may produce
dust or flying particles. Wear ear protection
whenever the sound level seems
uncomfortable.

6. Do not overreach

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

7. Stay alert

Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the tool when you are
tired.

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8. Secure workpiece

Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece.
It is safer and it frees both hands to operate
the tool.

9. Connect dust extraction equipment

If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
that these are connected and properly used.

10.Remove keys and adjusting wrenches

Always check that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before operating
the tool.

11.Use appropriate tool

The intended use is described in this instruction
manual. Do not force small tools or attachments
to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. The tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was intended. Do not force the tool.
Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment
or performance of any operation with this tool
other than those recommended in this instruction
manual may present a risk of personal injury.

12.Check for damaged parts

Before use, carefully check the tool for
damage. Check for misalignment and seizure
of moving parts, breakage of parts, damage to
guards and switches and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. Ensure that the
tool will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Do not use the tool if any
part is damaged or defective. Do not use the
tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired
or replaced by an authorised repair agent.
Never attempt any repairs yourself.

13.Remove the battery

Where the design permits, remove the battery
when the tool is not in use, before changing
any parts of the tool, accessories or
attachments and before servicing.

14.Avoid unintentional starting

Do not carry the tool with a finger on the on/
off switch. Be sure that the tool is switched off
when inserting the battery into the tool.

15.Do not abuse cord

Never carry the charger by its cord or pull it to
disconnect from the socket. Keep the cord
away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

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16.Store idle tools

When not in use, tools, batteries and chargers
should be stored in a dry, locked up or high
place, out of reach of children.

17.Maintain tools with care

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better
and safer performance.
Follow the instructions for maintenance and
changing accessories. Keep handles and
switches dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

18.Repairs

This tool complies with relevant safety
requirements. Repairs should only be carried
out by qualified persons using original spare
parts; otherwise this may result in considerable
danger to the user.

Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers

Batteries

◆ Never attempt to open for any reason.

◆ Do not expose to water.

◆ Do not store in locations where the

temperature may exceed 40 °C.

◆ Charge only at ambient temperatures between

4 °C and 40 °C.

◆ Charge only using the charger provided with

the tool (see technical data).

◆ Before charging, make sure that the battery is

dry and clean.

◆ Use only the correct type of battery for the tool

(see technical data).

◆ When disposing of batteries, follow the

instructions given in the section “Protecting
the environment”.

◆ Under extreme conditions, battery leakage

may occur. When you notice liquid on the
battery, proceed as follows:

- Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth.
Avoid skin contact.

- In case of skin or eye contact, follow the
instructions below.

The battery fluid, a 25-30% solution of
potassium hydroxide, can be harmful.
In case of skin contact, immediately rinse
with water.

Neutralise with a mild acid such as lemon
juice or vinegar. In case of eye contact,
rinse abundantly with clean water for at
least 10 minutes. Consult a physician.

Fire hazard! Avoid short-circuiting the
contacts of a detached battery (e.g. when
storing the battery in a toolbox).

Do not incinerate the battery.

Do not attempt to charge damaged
batteries.

Chargers

◆ Use your Black & Decker charger only to

charge batteries of the type supplied with your
tool. Other batteries could burst, causing
personal injury and damage.

◆ Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable

batteries.

◆ Have defective cords replaced immediately.

◆ Do not expose to water.

◆ Do not open the charger.

◆ Do not probe the charger.

The charger is intended for indoor use only.

Additional safety instructions for Australia and
New Zealand

◆ This appliance is not intended for use by

young or infirm persons without supervision.
Children must be supervised to ensure they do
not play with the appliance.

◆ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised
Black & Decker Service Centre in order to
avoid a hazard.

Additional safety instructions for drill/screwdrivers

◆ Before drilling into walls, floors or ceilings,

check for the location of wiring and pipes.

◆ Avoid touching the tip of a drill bit just after

drilling, as it may be hot.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Your charger has been designed for a specific
mains voltage. Always check that the mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Your charger is double insulated in
accordance with EN 60335; therefore no
earth wire is required.

Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)

◆ Should your mains plug need replacing and

you are competent to do this, proceed as
instructed below. If you are in doubt,
contact an authorised repair agent or a
qualified electrician.

◆ Disconnect the plug from the supply and

remove the fuse from the plug.

◆ Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug

with bared copper conductors is dangerous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.

◆ Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs

fitted with a 5 A fuse (1).

◆ The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be

marked at the connection points of most good
quality plugs. Attach the wires to their
respective points in the plug (see above).
Brown is for Live (L) (2), blue is for Neutral (N) (4).

◆ Before replacing the top cover of the mains

plug ensure that the cable restraint (3) is
holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly
and that the leads are correctly fixed at the
terminal screws.

◆ If the plug has a fuse cover, make sure that the

fuse cover is fitted. Do not use the plug if the
fuse cover is missing or damaged.

Never use a light socket.

OVERVIEW (fig. A)

1. Variable speed switch

2. Forward/reverse slider

3. Mode selector / torque adjustment collar

4. Chuck

5. Two-gear selector

6. Battery charge indicator
(HP128F2/HP148F2/HP188F2)

7. Bit holder

8. Side handle (HP188F2)

9. Battery

10. Battery release button

11. Charger

12. Charging indicator

13. End of charge indicator

ASSEMBLY

Fitting and removing the battery (fig. B)

◆ To fit the battery (9), line it up with the

receptacle on the tool. Slide the battery into
the receptacle and push until the battery snaps
into place.

◆ To remove the battery, push the release

button (10) while at the same time pulling the
battery out of the receptacle.

Fitting and removing a drill bit or screwdriver
bit (fig. A & C)

This tool is fitted with a keyless chuck to allow for
an easy exchange of bits.

◆ Lock the tool by setting the forward/reverse

slider (2) to the centre position (fig. A).

◆ Open the chuck by turning the front part (15)

with one hand while holding the rear part (16)
with the other (fig. C).

◆ Insert the bit shaft (17) into the chuck.

◆ Firmly tighten the chuck by turning the front

part (15) with one hand while holding the rear
part (16) with the other.

This tool is supplied with a double-ended
screwdriver bit in the bit holder (7) (fig. A).

◆ To remove the screwdriver bit from the bit

holder, lift the bit from the recess.

◆ To store the screwdriver bit, firmly push it into

the holder.

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HP126F2/HP146F2 - Removing and fitting the
chuck (fig. D)

The chuck on these models can be easily removed
and refitted. When your project entails both
drilling and screwdriving, fit a screwriver bit in the
spindle and a drill bit in the chuck: you will then
only need to remove the chuck for screwdriving
and refit it for drilling. The screwdriver bit can be
left in the spindle while drilling. You can also fit
drill bits with a hexagonal shaft in this way.

◆ To remove the chuck (4), keep the release tabs

(18) depressed and pull the chuck off the
spindle (19).

◆ Install a screwdriver bit (20) by pushing it into

the spindle (19) as shown. To remove the
screwdriver bit, pull the ring (21) back and pull
the screwdriver bit out of the spindle.

◆ To refit the chuck, push it onto the spindle

until it is firmly locked into place.

Always make sure that the chuck is
securely fitted.

HP188F2 - Fitting the side handle (fig. A)

◆ Loosen the side handle (8) by turning it

counterclockwise.

◆ Slide the side handle over the chuck and onto

the housing.

◆ Tighten the side handle by turning it clockwise.

USE

Let the tool work at its own pace.
Do not overload.

Charging the battery (fig. E)

The battery needs to be charged before first use
and whenever it fails to produce sufficient power
on jobs that were easily done before.
A new battery, or a battery that has not been used
for an extended period of time, achieves full
performance only after approx. 5 charging and
discharging cycles. The battery may become warm
while charging; this is normal and does not
indicate a problem.

Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 4 °C or above 40 °C.

Recommended charging temperature:
approx. 24 °C.

After normal use, a charging time of 60 minutes
will provide sufficient power for most applications.
However, further charging for up to 90 minutes
could significantly increase the use time,
depending on the battery and charging
conditions.

◆ To charge the battery (9), remove it from the

tool and insert it into the charger (11).
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.

◆ Check if the red charging indicator (12) lights

up. If the green end of charge indicator (13)
lights up now instead, the battery is too hot
and cannot be charged. If this happens,
remove the battery from the charger, let the
battery cool down for approx. 1 hour and
re-insert it.

After approx. 1 hour of charging, the red charging
indicator (12) will stop lighting and the green end
of charge indicator (13) will light up. The battery is
now fully charged.

◆ Remove the battery from the charger.

HP128F2/HP148F2/HP188F2 - Checking the
battery condition (fig. F)

This tool is fitted with a battery charge indicator,
which allows you to check the condition of the
battery.

◆ Press and hold down the button (22).

◆ Check to see how many of the lights (23) are on:

Battery charge

1 light low
2 lights medium
3 lights high

Selecting the direction of rotation (fig. G)

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, push the forward/

reverse slider (2) to the left.

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◆ To select reverse rotation, push the forward/

reverse slider to the right.

◆ To lock the tool, set the forward/reverse slider

into the centre position.

Selecting the operating mode or torque (fig.H)

This tool is fitted with a collar 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. The collar has a wide range of
settings to suit your application.

◆ For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the

collar (3) to the drilling position by aligning the
symbol with the marking (24).

◆ HP148F2/HP188F2:

For drilling in masonry, set the collar (3) to the
hammer drilling position by aligning the
symbol with the marking (24).

◆ For screwdriving, set the collar to the desired

setting. If you do not yet know the appropriate
setting, proceed as follows:

◆ Set the collar (3) to the lowest torque setting.

◆ Tighten the first screw.

◆ If the clutch ratchets before the desired

result is achieved, increase the collar setting
and continue tightening the screw.
Repeat until you reach the correct setting.
Use this setting for the remaining screws.

Two-gear selector (fig. I)

◆ For drilling in steel and for screwdriving

applications, slide the two-gear selector (5)
towards the front of the tool (1st gear).

◆ For drilling in materials other than steel, slide

the two-gear selector (5) towards the rear of
the tool (2nd gear).

Drilling/screwdriving (fig. A)

◆ Select forward or reverse rotation using the

forward/reverse slider (2).

◆ To switch the tool on, press the switch (1).

The tool speed depends on how far you press
the switch.

◆ To switch the tool off, release the switch.

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Hints for optimum use

Drilling

◆ Always apply a light pressure in a straight line

with the drill bit.

◆ Just before the drill tip breaks through the

other side of the workpiece, decrease pressure
on the tool.

◆ Use a block of wood to back up workpieces

that may splinter.

◆ Use spade bits when drilling large diameter

holes in wood.

◆ Use HSS drill bits when drilling in metal.

◆ Use masonry bits when drilling in soft masonry.

◆ Use a lubricant when drilling metals other than

cast iron and brass.

◆ Make an indentation using a centre punch at

the centre of the hole to be drilled in order to
improve accuracy.

Screwdriving

◆ Always use the correct type and size of

screwdriver bit.

◆ If screws are difficult to tighten, try applying a

small amount of washing liquid or soap as a
lubricant.

◆ Always hold the tool and screwdriver bit in a

straight line 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.

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 charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.

◆ Regularly clean the motor housing using a

damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or
solvent-based cleaner.

◆ Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove

any dust from the interior.

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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

◆ NiCd and NiMH batteries are recyclable.

Take them to your service agent or a local

Tools

recycling station. Collected batteries will be
recycled or disposed of properly.

Should you find one day that your tool
needs replacement, or if it is of no further
use to you, think of the protection of the
environment. Black & Decker repair agents
will accept old Black & Decker tools and
ensure that they are disposed of in an
environmentally safe way.

Guarantee

Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its
products and offers an outstanding guarantee.
This guarantee statement is in addition to and in
no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the
Member States of the European Union and the

Batteries

Black & Decker batteries can be recharged
many times. At the end of their useful life,
discard batteries with due care for our

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environment:

◆ Run the battery down completely, then remove

it from the tool.

European Free Trade Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective
due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of
conformity, within 48 months from the date of
purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to replace
defective parts, repair products subjected to fair
wear and tear or replace such products to ensure
minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

Technical data

HP126FSC HP126F2K HP128F2K

Voltage VDC12 12 12
No-load speed min-10-400/0-1,200 0-400/0-1,200 0-400/0-1,200
Max. torque Nm 20.2 20.2 20.2
Chuck capacity mm 10 10 10
Max. drilling capacity in steel/wood/masonry mm 10/25/- 10/25/- 10/25/12
Battery cat. no. A12F A1712 A1712
Capacity Ah 1.5 1.7 1.7
Weight (without battery) kg 1.3 1.3 1.2

HP146F2K HP148F2K HP188F2K

Voltage VDC14.4 14.4 18
No-load speed min-10-300/0-1,100 0-300/0-1,100 0-500/0-1,600
Max. torque Nm 22.1 22.1 29.4
Chuck capacity mm 10 13 13
Max. drilling capacity in steel/wood/masonry mm 10/30/- 13/30/12 13/35/15
Battery service no. A1714 A1714 A1718
Capacity Ah 1.7 1.7 1.7
Weight (without battery) kg 1.3 1.4 1.4

Charger

Input voltage VAC230
Approx. charging time hr 1

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◆ The product has been used for trade,

professional or hire purposes;

◆ The product has been subjected to misuse or

neglect;

◆ The product has sustained damage through

foreign objects, substances or accidents;

◆ Repairs have been attempted by persons other

than authorised repair agents or Black & Decker
service staff.

To claim on the guarantee, you will need to
submit proof of purchase to the seller or an
authorised repair agent. You can check the
location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a
list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and
full details of our after-sales service and contacts
are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com

Please visit our website
www.blackanddecker.co.uk to register your new
Black & Decker product and to be kept up to date
on new products and special offers.
Further information on the Black & Decker brand
and our range of products is available at

www.blackanddecker.co.uk

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Australia

Black & Decker (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Tel. [phone]
20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, Fax [phone]
Victoria, 3138

New Zealand

Black & Decker Tel. [phone]
81 Hugo Johnston Drive Fax [phone]
Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand

5102000-02 04/04

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