Black & Decker LDX120 - Screwdriving and Drilling Operations; Screwdriving Mode and Recommendations; Drilling Mode and Recommendations; Maintenance and Support

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Repairs
The charger and batteries are notserviceable. There are no
serviceable parts inside the charger or batterypack.
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WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be
performed by a factory service center or an authorized service
center. Always use identical replacementparts.
Accessories
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
BLACK+DECKER, have not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this product could be hazardous. To
reduce the risk of injury, only BLACK+DECKER recommended
accessories should be used with thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your product
are available at extra cost from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating
any accessory, please contact BLACK+DECKER. Call
1-800-544-6986. .
Cleaning
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye
injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when
performing thisprocedure.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals
may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a
cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any
liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into aliquid.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up can
causeinjury.
Your BLACK+DECKER power 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.
On Board Bit Storage (Fig. A)
A bit storage slot
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is built into the base of the tool.
Screwdriving
Your tool has a clutch with adjustable torque for driving
and removing a wide array of fastener shapes and sizes. The
numbers 1–10 on the mode selection collar
5
are used to
set a torque range for screwdriving. The higher the number
on the collar, the higher the torque and the larger the
fastener which can bedriven.
1. Turn the mode selection collar
5
to the desiredposition.
Refer to Mode Selection.
2. Pull the trigger switch applying pressure in a straight line
with the bit until the fastener is seated at the desired depth
in theworkpiece.
Recommendations for Screwdriving
• Start with lower torque settings, then advance to
higher torque settings to avoid damage to the workpiece
orfastener.
• Make some practice runs in scrap or on unseen areas
of the workpiece to determine the proper position of the
mode selectioncollar.
Drilling
IMPORTANT: For MASONRY, such as brick, cement, cinder
block, etc., use carbide-tipped masonrybits.
1. Turn the mode selection collar
5
to the drillsymbol.
Refer to ModeSelection.
2. Place drill bit in contact with theworkpiece.
NOTE: Use sharp drill bitonly.
3. Pull the trigger switch applying pressure in a straight line
with the bit until it reaches the desireddepth.
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WARNING: Drill may stall if overloaded causing a sudden
twist. Always expect the stall. Grip the drill firmly to control the
twisting action and avoidinjury.
4. Keep the motor running when pulling the bit back out of
a drilled hole to preventjamming.
Recommendations for Drilling
• When drilling, always apply pressure in a straight line with
the bit, but do not push hard enough to stall the motor or
deflect thebit.
• IF THE DRILL STALLS:
‑ RELEASE TRIGGER SWITCH IMMEDIATELY, remove drill
bit from work, and determine cause ofstalling.
‑ DO NOT DEPRESS TRIGGER SWITCH ON AND OFF IN
AN ATTEMPT TO START A STALLED DRILL—THIS CAN
DAMAGE THEDRILL.
‑ To minimize stalling or breaking through the material,
reduce pressure on drill and ease the bit through the last
fractional part of thehole.
• Large holes (5/16" to 1/2" [7.9 mm to 12.7 mm]) in steel
can be made easier if a pilot hole (5/32" to 3/16" [4 mm to
4.8 mm]) is drilledfirst.
• If drilling thin material or material that is prone to
splinter, use a wood “back-up” block to prevent damage to
theworkpiece.