Safety Recommendations - Black & Decker BDSG500 Original Instructions Manual

Replacing the magnetic bit holder (Fig. F)
If the magnetic bit holder becomes worn or
damaged, it must be replaced. The replacement
bit holder must be of the same dimensions as the
original and have the ANSI retention groove on the
end that is inserted into the tool.
1. Remove the nosepiece (2) by turning it counter
clockwise.
Note: Do not use pliers on the nosepiece. Only
use your hand.
2. Grasp the screwdriver bit (7) with pliers and
pull it out of the magnetic bit holder (8).
3. Grasp the large end of the bit holder with
pliers and pull it straight out of the screwdriver
spindle (9).
4. Reverse the process by inserting the
replacement magnetic bit holder into the tool.
Note: When inserting the replacement for
magnetic bit holder, gently tap it into place to
make sure it is fully inserted. Grasp the large
end of the magnetic bit holder to ensure the
retention groove (10) is holding the magnetic
bit holder in place in the tool.
5. Reinstall the screwdriver bit and nose piece.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Check the following every time you use the
screwdriver:
1. Wear safety glasses or a mask.
2. Use hearing protection.
3. The screwdriver tip is the right size and it is in
good condition.
4. No power cables "live" where you are inserting
the screws.
Note: Failure to follow these safety rules will
signifi cantly increase the risk of injury.
Adjusting the screwdrive bit depth (Fig. G)
It is important to control the depth to which the
drywall screw will be driven. Over driving the
screw will drive the screw too deep and break the
outer paper layer of the drywall. Under driving the
screw will leave the screw head above the drywall
surface making it impossible to properly fi nish the
drywall.
The depth control system is made up of the depth
stop (1) and the depth adjuster (2).
Warning! The following adjustments should
always be verifi ed using a scrap piece of drywall to
avoid damaging the "good" drywall sections.
1. Rotate the depth adjuster counter clockwise
until approximately 1/4" of the screwdriver bit
extends beyond the depth stop.
2. Place a drywall screw onto the screwdriver bit.
The magnetized bit will hold the screw onto the
bit.
Note: Before driving the screw, press the
screw point into the drywall and make sure the
screw is perpendicular to the drywall.
3. Press the screw against the drywall with
steady even pressure and squeeze the trigger
switch. The clutch in the tool will engage and
the screw will be driven to the preset depth.
4. If the screw is not driven deep enough, the
head of the screw will not be recessed into the
drywall (Fig. H). In this case, turn the depth
adjustment sleeve clockwise until the correct
depth has been achieved. If the screw is driven
too deep, it will be recessed too far into the
drywall and the outer paper of the drywall
will be fractured (Fig. I). In this case, turn the
depth adjustment sleeve counter clockwise
until the correct depth has been achieved. Fig.
J illustrates the correct depth for the screw to
be driven.
Note: For each revolution the depth
adjustment sleeve is rotated, the depth will
increase/decrease approximately 1/16"
(1.6 mm).
Tips for driving drywall screws
► Always drive the screws perpendicular to the
drywall so the heads are properly countersunk.
They should never be driven at an angle.
► Support the tool with both hands wherever
possible. This will provide better control over
the tool help eliminate screws being driven at
an angle.
► Place the drywall screw on the screwdriver
bit. The magnetic bit holder will hold any steel
screw for easy starting.
► Press the screw against the drywall with
steady even pressure and squeeze the
variable speed trigger switch. The clutch in the
tool will engage and the screw will be driven to
the preset depth. Once fully driven, the clutch
will make a chattering sound until the variable
speed trigger is released.
► When the screw is properly driven, the screw
head will be slightly countersunk into the
drywall without breaking the outer drywall
paper. At this point, the clutch will release to
prevent over driving the screw. This will result
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