Black & Decker 9018-1 Instruction Manual
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1. Asa leader in cordless tools since 1961 Black amp Decker has put a lot of know how into making the perfect tool for those frequent little jobs around the house Tasks where you don t need a heavy duty tool or one that s way down in the workshop are just made for the 9018 1 Screwdriver The tool hangs on the wall wherever you want the kitchen laundry closet wherever it s the most handy Constantly on charge it s always ready when you are to drive screws It s perfect for hanging curtains plants light fixtures shelves and a hundred other jobs in and around the home The Screwdriver is so handy and so easy to use it makes a perfect gift for vet about anyone All this and Black amp Decker s traditional quality are sure to make your Screwdriver a tool you ll count on again and again to make life easier around the house Don t forget to send in your owner s registration card Thanks for bringing Black amp Decker home WARNING When using Electric Tools basic a precautions should akt be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS DD MM A WD NO 12 13 14 iS 16 18 19 20 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries Pe CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT Don t expose power tools to rain Don t use power tools in damp or wet loc2. Black amp Decker sizes and configurations SOCKETS Black amp Decker hex sockets up to 1 4 maximum Gleaning and Lubrication Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool Other cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage the plastic Never let any liquid get inside the tool never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid Self lubricating bearings are used in the tool and periodic relubrication is not required In the unlikely event that this tool should ever require service take or send it to your local Black amp Decker Service Center Service center addresses are listed on the owner s registration card packed with your tool Screw Lubricants In some cases it may be to your advantage to use a lubricant to make a screw drive a little easier Two of the more common lubricants are bar soap and liquid dishwashing soap Just put a little on the screw threads for easy driving NOTE Due to variables such as grain irregularity and moisture content of the wood and the amount of charge of the Screwdriver some of the larger size screws may be difficult to fully seat particularly in hardwoods In these instances the Lock feature page 5 will be most useful No 6 and smaller screws will often require a No 1 Phillips screwdriver bit or a thinner bladed bit Both of these are available at extra cost from Black amp Decker CAUTION When screwing into hollow core doors or drywall unsupported use ex
3. Service Station listed under Tools Electric in the yellow pages for free replacement or repair at our option This warranty does not apply to accessories This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Should you have any questions contact your nearest Black amp Decker Service Center Manager Like most Black amp Decker tools this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories to ensure that it meets stringent safety requirements This symbol on the name plate means the product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc See Tools Electric _ B Yellow Pages for Service amp Sales Form No 741332 1987 Printed in U S A i OCT87 CO 2 BLACK amp DECKER U S INC U S Power Tools Group P O 798 Hunt Valley MD 21030 0798 U S A
4. it on and off DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive MARIE Motors in these tools AN spark a a the sparks might ignite fumes E CAUTION When driving screws into walls floors or wherever iive electrical wires may be encountered DO NOT TOUGH ANY FRONT METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL Hold the tool only by the plastic handles u prevent electric shock if you drive into a live wire NOTE The exposed electrical contacts on the tool and the wall mounted charger base are perfectly safe to touch Touching them is just like handling flashlight batteries SAVE ls SAFETY RULES FOR FUTURE USE 3 SWITCH SPINDLE LOCK KNOB Charger Mounting Instructions Figures 1 amp 2 1 The plastic bag supplied with your tool contains two wood screws and two plastic wall anchors Use the anchors to mount the charger to drywall and use the wood screws to mount itto a wooden surface The charger need BIT STORAGE not be hung at all to operate properly 2 To use the plastic wall anchors drill a 3 16 hole in the drywall where you will be installing the anchor Mark the 5 Hang the charger base vertically or horizontally as shown in Figure 2 6 Hank the extra cord so it s out of the way desired place by holding the charger base against the wall and inserting a pencil through one of the two mounting holes Don t forget to locate the charger base with
5. standard hand powered screwdriver Use the locking feature for breaking loose particularly stubborn screws or for giving an extra twist after driving a screw all the way in Do Not Engage Spindle ROCK When Tool Is Running 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 a oe 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 dif
6. ations Keep work area well lit GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK Prevent body contact with ende surfaces For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be kept away from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord STORE IDLE TOOLS When not in use tools should be stored in dry high or locked up place out of reach of children DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool Don t use tool for purpose not intended for example don t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dustmask if cutting operation is dusty 10 DON T ABUSE CORD Never carry charger base by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructi
7. ferent 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 gt useful here With the proper countersink and power drill available from Black amp Decker at extra cost they can even be covered with putty and painted so as to be invisible Be careful to avoid overtightening small brass screws The heads can easily be twisted off and tne threads can strip Hand tightening of these screws Is recommended We recommend that you use Phillips head screws whenever possible They are easier to drive because the screwdriver bit will engage more firmly in the screw head Pilot Holes Pilot holes are holes drilled in wood that are slightly smaller than the screw which is to be driven For the purpose of this discussion we will limit ourselves to talking about wood although there are other materials you may encounter The pilot hole has two purposes As its name suggests it acts as a guide for the screw to follow and allows the screw to be driven with just the threads gripping the wood This makes the screw much easier to drive and prevents dis
8. in 4 feet of a wall outlet The base is symmetrical 7 and cant be mounted upside down 3 Insert the plastic wall anchor and tap it lightly with a hammer to seat it flush to the wall Position the charger base over the anchor and use one of the wood screws to hold the charger base on the wall Repeat the process for the other mounting hole in the charger base 4 When mounting the charger base to a wooden surface drill 3 32 pilot holes for the wood screws The plastic wall anchors should not be used when hanging the charger base to a wooden wall Charging Notes NOTE The Driver was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition Before attempting to use it it must be charged for 12 hours JARGER BASE CHARGER PLUG 1 DO NOT PLACE the charger base in an area of extreme heat or cold will work best at normal room temperature The charger plug housing and the Screwdriver handle will become slightly warm to the touch This is normal and does not indicate a problem Insert the tool into the charger base as shown in Figure 2 When properly installed you will feel and hear a soft click The tool can be left on charge as long as you desire A minimum charge time of 12 hours is required to recharge a completely discharged tool but you may wish to keep the tool constantly on charge The charger base is designed to work 24 hours a day every day For most fix up jobs a charge of 3 to 4 ho
9. ons for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have repaired by authorized service facility Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS When not in use before servicing and when changing accessories REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCH ES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Don t carry plugged in tool with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use ofthe tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center Do not use tool if switch does not turn
10. pandable anchors Available at extra cost from Black amp Decker Pilot Hole Diameter Screw Size Soft Wood8 Composition Hardwoods 5 64 3 32 Suggested Uses House number Light weight wall hangings Small cup hooks 8 ii Curtain rods Window locks l 9 64 Door hardware Hinges 9 64 5 32 When in doubt about whether you are drilling into soft wood or hardwood assume that it is soft and drill the smaller pilot hole Then if the screw is particularly hard to turn drill the larger size pilot hole Important To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs maintenance and adjustments should be performed by Black amp Decker Service Centers or other qualified service organizations always using Black amp Decker replacement parts Black 4 Decker s full two year home use warranty states that in case of a defect you may return tre tool to the place of purchase for a free replacement if it is a participating retailer or you may take itto a Black amp Decker Service Center Home Use Warranty A Full Two Year Warranty Black 8 Decker U S Inc warrants this product for two years against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship Please return the complete unit transportation prepaid to the seller if a participating retailer for free replacement proof of purchase may be required The unit may also be returned to a Black amp Decker Service Center or Authorized
11. tortion or splitting of the wood caused by driving the whole screw body into the wood Pilot holes should be drilled to a depth equal to or greater than the length of the screw to be used For best results use a 1 4 or 3 8 power drill When drilling in wood with a twist bit you should pull the bit out of the hole periodically to clear wood chips from the flutes Different screw sizes and materials call for different size pilot holes A handy chart on the back page of this manual should supply you with all the pilot hole information you will need for using your Screwdriver When reinserting a wood screw into a hole that is already threaded start the screw by hand to avoid stripping the threads in the hole Run tne screw in until you feel the threads catch then Eh ing Screwdriver Accessories The accessories listed in this manual are available at extra cost from your local dealer or Black amp Decker Service Center A complete listing of service centers is included on the owner s registration card packed with your tool If you need assistance in locating any accessory please contact Black 4 Decker U S Inc User Services Department U S Power Tools Group P O 60x 857 10 North Park Drive Hunt Valley MD 21030 0857 Your Screwdriver is designed to operate with the following accessories only The use of any accessory or attachment not recommended below may be hazardous SCREWDRIVER BITS All
12. urs will be adequate 20 8 x 1 wood screws in pine without pilot hole If the screwdriver has been completely discharged does not run it will require 12 hours of charging to reach a full charge Of course the harder the tool works the faster the batteries will become discharged This will vary depending on the type of work being done If you notice a decrease in the working time for a full charge fully discharge the tool s batteries by holding the switch on until it stops running Charge it overnight and repeat this process Charge again and the tool should be restored to its original level of performance 6 Always store your screwdriver in its charger base when not in use The charger base will keep the nickel cadmium batteries Topped Off so your screwdriver is always ready Bit Storage The bit Supplied with your screwdriver is a double ended type with a No 2 phillips on one end and a No 8 10 flat blade on the other The bit can be stored in the screwdriver or in one of the holes in the charger base as shown in the large figure above Note that there are two holes in the charger base to accomodate an extra bit Spindle Lock Figure 3 To use the spindle lock feature lift and turn the lock knob shown in Figure 3 to the lock position by aligning either of the arrows on the knob with the arrow on the tool housing You can turn the lock knob in either direction to align the arrows When locked the tool acts like a
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