Black & Decker 9018-1 - Bit Insertion; Switch Operation; Screw Selection

Bit Insertion (Figure 4)
There is a spring retainer inside the
tool's spindle that prevents bits from falling
out. Simply insert the desired screwdriver
bit as far as it will go. There's nothing to
tighten, nothing to loosen. When finished,
you can easily pull the bit out or store the
tool with the bit in it.
Switch (Figure 5)
To turn the Screwdriver “ON” in a
forward (driving) position, slide the switch
to the right and align it with the arrow
pointing forward. Depress the switch and
the tool will run, Release the switch and
the tool will stop. To operate in reverse
(removing) slide the switch to the left and
align it with the arrow pointing backward.
Depress the switch and the tool will run.
Release the switch and the tool will ‚stop.
To lock the tool “OFF”, slide the switch“
from either side to the center (no arrow)
position.
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| FORWARD |
| (TO INSTALL |
SCREWS)
REVERSE
(TO REMOVE|
SCREWS)
Operation
Although the Screwdriver is really
very simple to operate, a few tips on how
to use it best are en here for your
information.
Screw Selection
Of course different applications
require different types and sizes of
screws. There are literally hundreds of
different sizes and shapes of screws and
they even come in different materials, but
for your purposes, you can generally limit
yourself to about two or three sizesand
two types. |
Round headed wood screws have
round heads that stick up above the
surface of the wood into which they are
driven. In many cases, like hanging
applications, this is desirable. In other
applications, protruding screw heads are .
not wanted. Flat headed wood screws are >
useful here. With the proper countersink:
and power drill (available from Black &