Drywall Screwdriver

INSTRUCTON MANUAL

WARNING: READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING PRODUCT.

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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE, a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
first contact your local office or nearest authorized electric shock.
service center. f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
GENERAL SAFETY RULES protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock. Note: The term “Residual Curent Device
Warning! Read and understand all instructions. Failure (RCD)” can be replaced by “Ground Fault Circuit
to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric Interrupter (GFCI)” or by “Earth Leakage Circuit
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Breaker (ELCB)”.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3. Personal Safety

a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS common sense when operating a power tool. Do
General power tool safety warnings. not use a power tool while you are tired or under
Warning! Read all safety warnings and the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and moment of inattention while operating power tools
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, may result in serious personal injury.
fire and/or serious injury. b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or personal injuries.
battery operated (cordless) power tool. c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
1. Work Area Safety source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
dark areas invite accidents. switch or energising power tools that have the switch
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, on invites accidents.
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
ignite the dust or fumes. attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
c. Keep children and bystanders away while in personal injury.
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
to lose control. balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
2. Electrical Safety f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power hair can be caught in moving parts.
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
reduce risk of electric shock. extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded connected and properly used. Use of these devices
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and can reduce dust related hazards.
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded. 4. Power Tool Use and Care
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of tool for your application. The correct power tool will
electric shock. do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for designed.
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
the risk of electric shock. repaired.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
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c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
making any adjustments, changing accessories, Warning! Know your drywall screwdriver. Do not
or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures plug the tool into the power source until you have
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power specific potential hazards related to this tool.
tool or these instructions to operate the power  Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands shock, fire, or serious injury.
of untrained users.  Always wear eye protection. Any power tool can
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment throw foreign objects into your eyes and cause
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear safety
any other condition that may affect the power goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI safety
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses
poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly Warning! Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury when they break.
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
 Never use the drywall screwdriver to drive screws
5. Service other than drywall screws. The drywall screwdriver
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified and the screwdriver bits are designed specifically for
repair person using only identical replacement driving drywall screws.
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power  Only use screwdriver bits that are designed for use
tool is maintained. with this tool.
 Always keep hands out of the path of the drywall screw.
6. Electrical safety Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
Your tool is double insulated; therefore no earth could cause your hand to move into the path of the
wire is required. Always check that the main saw blade.
voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating  Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in
plate. the part of the workpiece to be cut or sanded.
 To avoid injury from accidental starting, always
7. Labels on tool remove the plug from the power source before
The label on your tool may include the following symbols: installing or removing a screwdriver bit or when
Read Hz ....... Hertz ...... Class II adjusting the depth control.
Instructions Construction
Manual W ........ Watts  Always check the wall area where screws will be
.... Earthing driven to be sure there are no hidden electrical
Use Eye min ..... minutes Terminal
Protection ..... Alternating .... Safety Alert
wires in the area.
Use Ear Current Symbol  Never leave the Lock-on button ON. Before plugging
Protection ..... Direct .../min.. Revolutions the tool into the power source, make sure the lock-on
Current or Recipro-
cation per button is OFF.
V ........ Volts minute
n 0 ....... No-Load
A ........ Amperes Speed

FEATURES (Fig. A)
1. Depth stop
2. Depth adjuster
3. Belt clip
4. Forward/Reverse switch
5. Variable speed trigger switch
6. Lock-on button
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS Warning! To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use
gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar
Warning! Wear a dust mask that is designed to be used highly volatile solvents to clean the tool.
when operating a power tool in a dusty environment.
Forward/Reverse switch (Fig. B)
Warning! Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, The forward/reverse switch (4) is conveniently mounted
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain in front of the variable speed trigger switch (5). To make
chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, the screwdriver rotate clockwise for driving screws, push
or other genetic abnormalities. These chemicals include: the forward/reverse switch (4) to the left. To make the
 Lead from lead-based paints screwdriver rotate counter-clockwise to remove screws,
 Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other push the forward/reverse switch (4) to the right.
masonry products
 Arsenic and chromium from chemically treate lumber Notes:
a. Never change the position of the forward/reverse
The level of risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, switch (4) while the screwdriver bit is turning.
according to how often this type of work is performed. In b. The variable speed trigger switch (5) will NOT function
order to reduce exposure to these chemicals, work in a with the forward/reverse switch (4) in the middle position.
well-ventilated area, and use approved safety equipment,
such as a dust mask that is specifically designed to filter Variable speed trigger switch (Fig. C)
out microscopic particles. This screwdriver is equipped with a variable speed
On/Off trigger switch.
SEGURIDAD DEL CABLE DE EXTENSIÓN 1. To start screwdriver, gently squeeze the variable
speed trigger switch (5).
Warning! Keep the extension cord clear of the working Note: The screwdriver will turn at its slowest speed
area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on the when the variable speed trigger switch is depressed
workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are slightly. The screwdriver will turn at its fastest speed
working with the power tool. when the variable speed trigger switch is fully depressed.
2. To stop the screwdriver, release the variable speed
Make sure any extension cord used with this tool is in good trigger switch (5).
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
of heavy enough gauge to carry the current the tool will draw. Lock-on button (Fig. D)
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting The lock-on button feature allows the trigger switch to be
in loss of power and overheating. locked in the ON position at full speed when continuous
operation for extended periods of time is required.
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good
condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have To lock the lock-on button in the ON position, pull back on
it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it. Protect the variable speed trigger switch (5) to start the screwdriver
your extension cord from sharp objects, excessive heat and and push the lock-on button (6) into the screwdriver handle.
damp or wet areas. Release the variable speed trigger switch while holding the
lock-on button into the screwdriver handle. The screwdriver
Use a separate electrical circuit for your power tools. This will continue to run. To release the lock-on button, pull variable
circuit must not be less than 14 gauge wire and should be speed trigger switch back (5) and then release the trigger.
protected with either a 15 A time delayed fuse or circuit
breaker. Before connecting the power tool to the power Note: Operating the screwdriver with the variable speed
source, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the trigger switch for an extended period of time may cause the
power source is the same as indicated on the nameplate. screwdriver motor to overheat. If the screwdriver gets hot,
Running at lower voltage will damage the motor. stop driving screws and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes.

CONTENTS Inserting a screwdriver bit (Fig. E)

Carefully unpack the drywall screwdriver. Compare the This tool has a magnetic bit holder that provides convenient
contents against the “Drywall screwdriver components” bit changes. To install a bit, simply insert the hex bit shank
chart below. (7) into the magnetic bit holder (8) that is located inside
the depth stop (1). Push the bit into the magnetic bit holder
until the magnet holds the bit in place.
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Notes: 2. Place a drywall screw onto the screwdriver bit. The
a. Use only 1” (25 mm) long bits that are designed for magnetized bit will hold the screw onto the bit.
use in driving drywall screws. Note: Before driving the screw, press the screw
b. Make sure the bit size is correct for the drywall screws point into the drywall and make sure the screw is
being driven. This will usually be a #2 size. perpendicular to the drywall.
3. Press the screw against the drywall with steady even
Replacing the magnetic bit holder (Fig. F) pressure and squeeze the trigger switch. The clutch
If the magnetic bit holder becomes worn or damaged, it in the tool will engage and the screw will be driven to
must be replaced. The replacement bit holder must be of the preset depth.
the same dimensions as the original and have the ANSI 4. If the screw is not driven deep enough, the head of the
retention groove on the end that is inserted into the tool. screw will not be recessed into the drywall (Fig. H). In
1. Remove the nosepiece (2) by turning it counter clockwise. this case, turn the depth adjustment sleeve clockwise
Note: Do not use pliers on the nosepiece. Only use until the correct depth has been achieved. If the
your hand. screw is driven too deep, it will be recessed too far
2. Grasp the screwdriver bit (7) with pliers and pull it out into the drywall and the outer paper of the drywall
of the magnetic bit holder (8). will be fractured (Fig. I). In this case, turn the depth
3. Grasp the large end of the bit holder with pliers and adjustment sleeve counter clockwise until the correct
pull it straight out of the screwdriver spindle (9). depth has been achieved. Fig. J illustrates the correct
4. Reverse the process by inserting the replacement depth for the screw to be driven.
magnetic bit holder into the tool. Note: For each revolution the depth adjustment
Note: When inserting the replacement for magnetic sleeve is rotated, the depth will increase/decrease
bit holder, gently tap it into place to make sure it is approximately 1/16” (1.6 mm).
fully inserted. Grasp the large end of the magnetic bit
holder to ensure the retention groove (10) is holding Tips for driving drywall screws
the magnetic bit holder in place in the tool.  Always drive the screws perpendicular to the drywall
5. Reinstall the screwdriver bit and nose piece. so the heads are properly countersunk. They should
never be driven at an angle.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS  Support the tool with both hands wherever possible.
Check the following every time you use the screwdriver: This will provide better control over the tool help
1. Wear safety glasses or a mask. eliminate screws being driven at an angle.
2. Use hearing protection.  Place the drywall screw on the screwdriver bit. The
3. The screwdriver tip is the right size and it is magnetic bit holder will hold any steel screw for easy
in good condition. starting.
4. No power cables “live” where you are inserting the screws.  Press the screw against the drywall with steady even
Note: Failure to follow these safety rules will significantly pressure and squeeze the variable speed trigger switch.
increase the risk of injury. The clutch in the tool will engage and the screw will be
driven to the preset depth. Once fully driven, the
Adjusting the screwdrive bit depth (Fig. G) clutch will make a chattering sound until the variable
It is important to control the depth to which the drywall speed trigger is released.
screw will be driven. Over driving the screw will drive the  When the screw is properly driven, the screw head will
screw too deep and break the outer paper layer of the be slightly countersunk into the drywall without
drywall. Under driving the screw will leave the screw head breaking the outer drywall paper. At this point, the
above the drywall surface making it impossible to properly clutch will release to prevent over driving the screw.
finish the drywall. This will result in minimum work to fill the holes and
taping the seams.
The depth control system is made up of the depth stop (1)  The belt clip allows you to conveniently attached the
and the depth adjuster (2). screwdriver to your belt. This will allow you to use both
hands for positioning the drywall.
Warning! The following adjustments should always be
verified using a scrap piece of drywall to avoid damaging Removing drywall screws (Fig. K)
the “good” drywall sections. To remove drywall screws, remove the depth stop (1)
1. Rotate the depth adjuster counter clockwise until to expose the screwdriver bit.
approximately 1/4” of the screwdriver bit extends
beyond the depth stop.
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Notes: CLEANING
a. The depth stop is a press fit onto the depth adjuster (2). Use only mild soap and a slightly damp cloth to clean your
Simply twist and pull outward to slide it off angle grinder. Many household cleaners contain chemicals
the depth adjuster. which could seriously damage the plastic. Also, do not
b. You can also turn the depth adjuster clockwise to use petrol, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinners or similar
expose the screwdriver bit. This however will cause products. Never let any liquid get inside the tool and never
you to lose the depth setting and you will have immerse any part of the tool into liquid.
to re-set the depth.
Important! To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
MAINTENANCE repairs, maintenance and adjustment (other than those
Keep guards, air vents and the motor housing as clear as listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized
possible of dust and dirt. Wipe with a clean cloth and blow service centers or other qualified service personnel,
through with a low-pressure air supply. Excessive build-up of always using identical replacement parts.
metal dust can cause tracking of electrical current from the
internal parts to exposed metal parts. Do not overload your PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
angle grinder. Overloading causes a reduction in speed and Separate collection. This product must not be
efficiency, causing your angle grinder to become too hot. If disposed of with normal household waste.
this happens, operate your angle grinder under no load for Should you find one day that your Black & Decker
one or two minutes until it has cooled to normal operating product needs replacement, or if it is of no further
temperature. Switching your angle grinder off under load will use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste.
reduce the life of the switch. Make this product available for separate collection.

Warning! When servicing, use only identical replacement Separate collection of used products and packaging
parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or allows materials to be recycled and used again.
cause product damage. Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
 DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. environmental pollution and reduces the demand
Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types for raw materials. Local regulations may provide for
of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. separate collection of electrical products from the
Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease etc. household, at municipal waste sites or by the
retailer when you purchase a new product.
Warning! Do not allow brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. to come
into contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that SPECIFICATIONS
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic. Power 520W
 Remove accumulated dust and debris regularly using Voltage 220V ~ 60Hz
a SOFT and DRY brush. No-load speed 0 - 4500/min (rpm)
Weight 3.3lb (1,45kg)
Warning! Use safety goggles when using an air jet
to blow dust out of the tool. Keep air vents clean and
unobstructed to allow maximum airflow through the tool.
 DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices can
damage the tool and the workpiece.

Warning! DO NOT attempt to modify tools or create

accessories. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious injury. It will also void the warranty.

LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.