Operation; Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - Black & Decker LD120VA Instruction Manual

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OPERATION


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.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

(Fig. A)
nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack 
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide it
into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the
tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button 
 5 
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
8
and the other hand holding the battery pack
Trigger Switch/Reversing Button (Fig. A)
1. The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling and releasing
the trigger switch 
 1 
.
2. A forward/reverse control button 
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock off button.
3. To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and
depress the forward/reverse control button to the left.
4. To select reverse, depress the forward/ reverse control
button the opposite direction.
nOTE: 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.
Mode Selection (Fig. A)
The mode selection collar 
the correct operating mode depending upon the
planned application.
To select, rotate the collar until the desired symbol aligns
with the arrow.

WARNING: When the mode selection collar is in the
drill position, the drill will not clutch. The drill may stall
if overloaded, causing a sudden twist.
symbol
1-15
Screwdriving (higher number = greater torque)
8
 6 
into the tool handle, align the
 2 
determines the
 3 
can be used to select
Mode
Drilling
On Board Bit Storage (Fig. F)
A bit storage slot
Performing an Application (Fig. A, E)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal
injury, ALWAYS ensure workpiece is anchored or
clamped firmly.

WARNING: Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the direction
of rotation.
Prior to Performing Work
Install the appropriate bit or accessory into the
chuck. Refer to Installing a Bit or Accessory into a
Keyless Chuck.

WARNING:
Do not use this tool to mix or pump easily
combustible or explosive fluids (benzine,
alcohol, etc.).
Do not mix or stir flammable liquids
labeled accordingly.
Screwdriving
Your tool has a clutch with adjustable torque for driving
and removing a wide array of fastener shapes and sizes. The
numbers 1–15 on the mode selection collar 
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.
5
.
1. Turn the mode selection collar 
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 
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.

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.
7
is built into the base of the tool.
 3 
to the desired position.
 3
to the drill symbol.
 3 
are used to

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