Operating Instructions - Black & Decker RD1440 Instruction Manual

611193-00 Rd1440 drill manual
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.
Minimum Gage for Extension Cords (AWG)
Total Cord Length 0-25 26-50 51-100 105-150
Amp Rating AWG AWG AWG
More than 0
Not More than 6
More than 6
Not More than 10
More than 10
Not more than 12
More than 10
Not more than 12
9. Use only the supplied charger when
charging your tool. The use of any
other charger could damage the
battery or create a hazardous
condition.
10. Use only one charger when
charging.
11. Do not attempt to open the charger.
There are no customer serviceable
parts inside. Return to any
authorized Black & Decker service
center.
12. DO NOT incinerate the battery
packs even if they are severely
damaged or completely worn out.
The batteries can explode in a fire.
13. 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
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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.

Operating Instructions

TRIGGER SWITCH &
REVERSING BUTTON -
FIGURE 3
The drill is turned ON and OFF by
pulling and releasing the trigger
switch shown in Figure 3. The farther
the trigger is depressed, the higher
the speed of the drill. A
forward/reverse control button
determines the direction of the tool
and also serves as a lock off button. To
select forward rotation, release the
trigger switch and depress the
forward/reverse control button. 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.
TORQUE CONTROL - FIGURE 4
To set the tool's torque, rotate the
adjustable torque collar as required.
There are 24 clutch settings in all.
These are indicated by screw icons
depicted on the torque collar. For light
duty work when using small screws,
set the collar to the smallest screw
icon. Each click in a clockwise direction
means an increase in the torque
produced. The highest position is the
drill mode and is indicated by a drill bit
icon. In this position the clutch will not
operate.
KEYLESS CHUCK - FIGURE 5
Single Sleeve Chuck with Automatic
Spindle Lock -This tool is equipped
with a feature that automatically locks
the spindle when the tool is not
running. This feature is a normal
condition which allows for tightening
or loosening of the chuck with one hand
while holding the drill with the other.
Loosen the chuck by rotating the sleeve
counterclockwise (Fig. 5). Insert the bit
or other accessory fully into the chuck,