Black & Decker SD1000 User manual

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Manual
SD1000
Cordless Screwdriver
9072-04
Copyright © 1992 Black & Decker

Thank You for Buying
a Black & Decker
Cordless 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 fix¬
tures, shelves, and a hundred other jobs in and around the home. The Cor¬
dless Screwdriver is so handy and so easy to use, it makes a perfect aift
for just about anyone.
All this and Black & Decker’s traditional quality are sure to make your Cor¬
dless 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.
Thank you for bringing Black & Decker home!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions should always be follow¬
ed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose power tools to rain. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.
3. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area. Do not let
visitors contact tool.
5. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or locked-
up place —- out of reach of children.
6. DON’T FORCE TOOL, ft will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
7. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small fool 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.
8. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in mov¬
ing parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working out¬
doors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dustmask if operation is dusty.
10. DONT ABUSE CORD. Never carry charger base by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
11. 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.
12. DONT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer per¬
formance. Follow instructions 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.
14. DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories.
15. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry tool with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when carrying.
16. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool
when you are tired.
17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the 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 fnoving parts, binding of mov¬
ing parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be property repaired or replac¬
ed by an authorized service centre unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this in¬
struction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service centre. Do
not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
18. DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Motors in these toots normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
CAUTION: When driving screws into walls, floors or wherever ’live” electrical wires may
be encountered. DO NOT TOUCH ANY FRONT METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the
tool only by the plastic handle to 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 THESE SAFETY RULES
FOR FUTURE USE.
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Charger Mounting Instructions
(Figures 1 & 2)
1. The plastic bag supplied with your tool contains two wood screws and two plastic
wall anchors. Use the anchors and screws to mount the charger to dry wall and use
the wood screws only to mount it to a wooden surface. (The charger need not be
hung at all to operate properly).
2. To use the plastic wall anchors drill a 3/16" hole in the dry wall where you will be
installing the anchor. (Mark the 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 within 4 feet of a wall outlet. Carefully examine Figure
2 for proper mounting.
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 on a wooden wall.
5. Hang the charger base vertically or horizontally as shown in Figure 2.
6. Hang the extra cord so it’s out of the way.

Charging Notes
NOTE: The Cordless Screwdriver was sent from the factory in an uncharged condi¬
tion. Before attempting to use it, it must be charged for 12 hours.
1. DO NOT PLACE the charger base in an area of extreme heat or cold...it will work
best at normal room temperature.
2. The charger plug housing and the Cordless Screwdriver handle will become slightly
warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
3. Insert the tool into the charger base as shown in Figure 2. When properly install¬
ed, you will feel and hear a soft click.
4i 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.
5. For most fix up jobs a charge of 3 to 4 hours will be adequate (20 #8x1” wood
screws in pine without pilot holes). If the Cordless 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 discharg¬
ed. This will vary depending on the type of work being done.
6. Always store your Cordless Screwdriver in its charger base when not in use. The
charger base will keep the nickel-cadmium batteries “Topped Off” so your Cor¬
dless Screwdriver is always ready.
Bit Storage
The bit supplied with your Cordless 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 Cordless Screwdriver or in one of the holes in the charger base as shown in the
large figure on fig. 1 & 4. Note that there are four holes in the charger base to accom¬
modate extra bits.
Automatic Spindle Lock
Your Cordless Screwdriver is equipped with an Automatic Spindle Lock feature that
locks the spindle in place whenever the switch button is released (see fig. 5). When
the spindle is locked, operate the tool as you would any conventional “non-powered”
screwdriver.
Bit Insertion
(Figure 3)
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 4)
To turn the Cordless 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 (remov¬
ing) 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 centre (no arrow) position.

Operation
Although the Cordless Screwdriver is really very simple to operate, a few tips on
how to use it best are presented here for your information.
Screw Selection
Of course different applications require different types and sizes of screws. There
are literally hundreds of different 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 sizes and 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 head¬
ed wood screws are useful here. With the proper countersink and power drill (available
from Black & Decker at extra cost) they can be driven flush and then 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 the threads can strip. Hand-tightening of these screws is recommended.
Pilot Holes
Your tool is equipped with a 1/4” shank 1/8” dia. pilot drill bit. Insert and remove
this bit as you would any screwdriver bit. Note: Back the bit out of the wood before
removing it from the tool.
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 distortion or splitting of the wood caus¬
ed 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. When drilling in wood with a pilot drill bit you should reverse 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 Plus.
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 the screw in until you feel the
threads catch, then apply the Screwdriver Plus.
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 Cordless Screwdriver, some of the larger size screws
may be difficult to fully seat, particularly in hardwoods. In these instances the Lock
feature (page 6) will be most useful.

House number, Lightweight wall
hangings, Small cup hooks
Curtain rods, Window locks
Door hardware, Hinges
Soft Wood &
Composition
Hardwoods
5/64”
3/32”
1/8”
9/64”
9/64”
5/32”
that*fnsso?t*an h ! ^ h hether y° u are drillin 9 into sofi wood or hardwood, assume
o t,,rn drm thT^ 6 Sm f " e r P " 0 t h ° l e - Then ’ if the screw is Particularly hard
to turn, drill the larger size pilot hole.
hi? - n a !! d S f m 4 ? ller screws wil1 often require a No. 1 screwdriver bit or a thinner bladed
^-.Bothof these are available at extra cost from Black & Decker.
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Accessories
A complete listing of service centres is included on the Service Depot List packed
witn your tool.
oi , f ~ e ed assis t a n c e in locating any accessory, please contact'
Black & Decker Canada Inc.,
Product Service Department
100 Central Ave.
Brockville, Ont.
K6V 5W6
,I° U ^ C ° r dleSS 4 Screwdriver is desi 9 n e d to operate with the following accessories
hazardous USe ° f ^ accessory or attachment not recommended below may be
SCREWDRIVER BITS
All Black & Decker sizes and configurations
SOCKETS
Black & Decker nutdrivers up to 3/8” maximum.
Cleaning and Lubrication
nho^??i y T-'t soa P and . a damp cloth to clean the tool. Other cleaners contain
S WhlCh COU d ser,ous| y damage the plastic. Never let any liquid get inside
the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Self-iubricaling bearings are used in the tool and periodic relubrication is not re-
quired. In the unlikely event that this tool should ever require service take or send
on'r^S Depot u s D , e0ker ^ C ‘"' r e '
Important
«hI?iH S h? r e ?[ 0dUC ! < k A o ETY and RELIABILITY > repairs, maintenance and adjustments
re^lalfe^entparts^ ^ B 3Ck & DeckerService Centres > always using Black & Decker
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RAPID EXCHANGE 2 YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY
Black & Decker warrants this product for two years against defect in material and
workmanship in normal residential use. This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from negligent handling, misuse or lack of reasonable care. Please return the com¬
plete unit, transportation prepaid, to the seller for free replacement if the seller is a
participating retailer in the Black & Decker rapid exchange program. (Proof of purchase
may be required by the seller.) The unit may also be returned to a Black & Decker ser¬
vice centre or authorized service station for free replacement or repair at our option.
This Warranty does not apply to accessories.
In returning the tool for replacement, all original standard equipment must also be
returned (for example, chuck, chuck key, auxiliary handles, circular saw blades). Ex¬
pendable original equipment such as sanding sheets, belts and discs and jig saw blades
need not be returned. For kits and assortments only the basic power tool will be
replaced.
The sole remedy for breach of this warranty and the sole obligation of Black & Decker
hereunder is the repair or replacement of the defective product at Black & Decker’s
option. Black & Decker shall have no liability whatsoever at any time for any personal
injury or property damages or for any special, indirect or consequential damages of
any kind howsoever arising,
This warranty is strictly limited to its terms and is in lieu of any kind and all other
warranties and conditions, written or oral, whether express or implied.
Note: This warranty and related provisions set out above may not be applicable in cer¬
tain provinces.
BLACK AND DECKER CANADA INC., BROCKVILLE, (ONTARIO) K6V 5W6
Form No. 263481-00
Printed in U.S.A.