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BATTERY CAP INFORMATION
Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the
tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.
WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed
battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes,
product kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap.
Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come
in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US
Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit
transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e. packed in suitcases and carryon
luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting
individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated
from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
Safety Warnings and Instructions: Charging the Battery
1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker Power Packs.
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension cords. Only round jacketed
extension cords should be used, and we recommend that they be listed by
Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.). If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must
be suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can also be used for
indoor work. The letters "W" or "WA" on the cord jacket indicate that the cord is suitable
for outdoor use.
b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for
safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The smaller the gauge number of
the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than
18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure
each extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG)OF EXTENSION CORDS
NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS – 0 – 10.0
Total Extension Cord Length (ft) 25 50 75 100 125 150
Wire Gauge 18 18 16 16 14 14
9. Use only the supplied charger when charging your drill. The use of any other charger
could damage the drill or create a hazardous condition.
10. Use only one charger when charging.
11. Do not attempt to open the charger or the drill. There are no customer serviceable
parts inside. Return to any authorized Black & Decker service center.
12. DO NOT incinerate the drill or battery packs even if they are severely damaged or
completely worn out. The batteries can explode in a fire.
13. Do not incinerate the batteries. They can explode in a fire. A small leakage of liquid
from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage, charging or temperature
conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this
leakage gets on your skin:
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10
minutes and seek immediate medical attention. MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a
25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.
Charging the Power Pack
THE BATTERIES IN YOUR POWER PACK ARE NOT FULLY CHARGED AT THE
FACTORY. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THEM, THOROUGHLY READ ALL OF
THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
The charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz power.
1. Make sure the battery is fitted properly into the drill. Insert the charger plug into the
connector as shown in Figure 1.
2. Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet and let the battery
charge initially for 9 hours. After the initial charge, under normal usage, your power
pack should be fully charged in 3 to 9 hours.
3. Disconnect the charger from the outlet, then disconnect the charger from the tool.
WARNING: Do not use the tool while it is connected to the charger.
NOTE: To remove the battery from the drill, press down on the release button on the back
of the battery (Figure 2) and slide out.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1. After normal usage, your power pack should be fully charged in 3 to 9 hours. If the
power pack is run-down completely, it may take up to 9 hours to become fully charged.
Your power pack was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before
attempting to use it, it must be charged for at least 9 hours.
2. DO NOT charge the power pack in an air temperature below 40°F or above 105°F. This
is important and will prevent serious damage to the power pack. Longest life and best
performance can be obtained if power pack is charged when air temperature is about
75°F.
3. While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normal
condition and does not indicate a problem.
4. If the power pack does not charge properly—(1) Check current at receptacle by
plugging in a lamp or other appliance. (2) Check to see if receptacle is connected to a
light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and
power pack to a surrounding air temperature of 40°F to 105°F. (4) If the receptacle and
temperature are OK, and you do not get proper charging, take or send the power pack
and charger to your local Black & Decker service center. See Tools Electric in yellow
pages.
5. The power pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs
which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE using product with its power
pack in a depleted condition.
6. To prolong power pack life, avoid leaving the power pack on charge for extended periods
of time (over 30 days without use). Although overcharging is not a safety concern, it can
significantly reduce overall power pack life.
7. When the battery is inserted into the charger, the amber “Charging Indicator” light will
come on indicating 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.
8. The power pack will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during
normal usage. There is no need to run the batteries down completely before recharging.
Normal usage is the best method of discharging and recharging the batteries.
Safety Warnings and Instructions: Drills
1. Hold drill firmly to control the twisting action of the drill.
2. 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
expect the stall.Grip the drill firmly to control the twisting action and prevent loss of control
which could cause personal injury. If a stall does occur, release the trigger immediately and
determine the reason for the stall before re-starting.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Switch and Control Button
A forward/reverse control button determines the direction of the tool and also serves as a
lock off button (Fig. A). To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and depress the
forward/reverse control button as shown in Figure A. To select reverse, depress the
forward/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 first 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 Control
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.
• For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the collar to the drilling position symbol .
• For screwdriving, set the collar to the desired setting. If you do not yet know the
appropriate setting, proceed as follows:
• Set the collar 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.
Keyless Chuck Operation
To attach accessories, grasp the rear half of the chuck with one hand and use your other
hand to rotate the front half in the counterclockwise direction. Insert the bit or other
accessory fully into the chuck, and tighten securely by holding the rear half of the chuck and
rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction as viewed from 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 safety instructions.
• Run the drill very slowly, using light pressure, until the hole is started enough to keep
the drill bit from 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 to control its twisting action.
• DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF A STALLED DRILL OFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT
TO START IT. DAMAGE TO THE DRILL CAN RESULT.
• Minimize stalling on breakthrough by reducing pressure and slowly drilling through last
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 are cast iron and brass
which 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 to pull the bits out
frequently to clear chips from the flutes.
• Make sure switch turns drill on and off.
WARNING: It is important to support work properly and to hold the drill firmly to prevent
loss of control which could cause personal injury If you have questions on how to operate
tool, call: 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986).
DRILLING IN WOOD
Holes in wood can be made with the same twist drill bits used for metal or with spade bits.
These bits should be sharp and should be pulled out frequently when drilling to clear chips
from the flutes.
DRILLING IN METAL
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which
should be drilled dry. The cutting lubricants that work best are sulfurized cutting oil or lard oil.
DRILLING IN MASONRY
Use carbide tipped masonry bits. Refer to Drilling section. Keep even force on the drill but not
so much that you crack the brittle material. A smooth, even flow of dust indicates the proper
drilling rate.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Unit will not start. • Battery not charged. • Check battery charging
requirements.
• Battery will not charge. • Charger not plugged in. • Plug charger into a working
outlet. Refer to “Important
Charging Notes” for more
details.
• Check current at receptacle
by plugging in a lamp or
other appliance.
• Check to see if receptacle
is connected to a light
switch which turns power off
when you turn out the lights.
• Surrounding air temperature • Move charger and tool to a
too hot or too cold. surrounding air temperature
of above 40 degree F(4,5°C)
or below 105 degree F
(+40,5°C).
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to 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
RELIABILITY, 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 Corporation) Seal on the nickel-
cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to 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 facilitate the collection of spent nickel-
cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by
returning the spent nickel-cadmium battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or
to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for
information on where to drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call:
1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986). The following accessories should be used only in the sizes
specified below: BITS, METAL DRILLING – Up to 3/8 in. (9.5mm); BITS, MASONRY
DRILLING – Up to 3/8 in. (9.5mm); WOOD DRILLING – Up to 1/2 in.(12.7mm).
WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be
hazardous.
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