Black & Decker HP1800, HP1440 User Manual

General Safety Rules

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed

below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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Work Area

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes. Use in well ventilated areas only.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation

eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply
system.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an

outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately.Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.Awrench or key that is
left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss

of control.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventative safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

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• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other

condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced
before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on
another tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

Specific Safety Rules

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will

make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

• When working on a ladder or on scaffolding be sure to lay the tool down on its side
when not in use. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright but may be easily
knocked over.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. (CCA)
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..........................volts A..........................amperes

Hz ........................hertz W ........................watts

min........................minutes ......................alternating current

......................direct current

n

o........................no load speed

..........................

Class II Construction

........................earthing terminal

........................safety alert symbol .../min ..................revolutions or

reciprocations
per minute

BATTERY CAP INFORMATION

Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the tool
or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.

WARNING! Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed
battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product
kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap. Without cap
in place, battery could short circuit causing fire or burns or damage to battery.

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Trigger Switch

Interrupteur à détente

Gatillo interruptor

Depress for reverse (this side)

Enfoncer pour la marche arrière

Oprima para marcha hacia adelante

Depress for forward (other side)

Enfoncer pour la marche avant

Oprima para reversa

Screw Icon

Symbole d’une vis

Icono de tornillo

Drill Bit Icon

Symbole d’une mèche de perceuse

Icono de broca

Torque Adjust Collar

collier de réglage du couple

collarÍn de ajuste de par (torque)

Level

Niveau

Nivel

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•Charge battery for 9 hours before first use. For more information see

“CHARGING THE POWER PACK”.

Battery Cap

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Battery Level

Indicateur de charge

Indicador de carga

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IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ - POUR TOUS LES OUTILS
ALIMENTÉS PAR PILES

AVERTISSEMENT! Lire et comprendre toutes les directives. Le non-respect de toutes

les directives suivantes présente des risques de secousses électriques, d’incendie ou de
blessures graves.

CONSERVER CES MESURES.

ZONE DE TRAV AIL

• S’assurer que la zone de travail est propre et bien éclairée. Des établis encombrés et

des endroits sombres présentent des risques d’accidents.

• Ne pas utiliser des outils électriques en présence de vapeurs explosives (comme

celles dégagées par des liquides, des gaz ou des poussières inflammables).

Lesétincelles générées par le moteur des outils électriques peuvent enflammer les
poussières ou les vapeurs.

• Éloigner les curieux, les enfants et les visiteurs de la zone de travail lorsqu’on utilise

un outil électrique. Une distraction peut entraîner la perte de maîtrise de l’outil.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ RELATIVES À L’ÉLECTRICITÉ

• Manipuler le cordon avec soin. Ne jamais se servir du cordon afin de transporter

l’outil ni tirer sur le cordon pour débrancher l’outil. Éloigner le cordon des sources de
chaleur, des flaques d’huile, des arêtes tranchantes et des pièces mobiles.
Remplacer immédiatement les cordons endommagés. Les cordons endommagés

augmentent les risques de secousses électriques.

• Il faut charger un outil à piles intégrées ou un ensemble de piles seulement dans le

chargeur conçu à cet effet. Un chargeur convenant pour un type de piles peut présenter

un risque d’incendie lorsqu’on s’en sert avec un autre type de piles.

• Utiliser un outil alimenté par piles seulement avec la pile appropriée. L’utilisation de

toute autre pile présente des risques d’incendie.

SÉCURITÉ PERSONNELLE

• Demeurer vigilant, prendre soin et faire preuve de jugement lorsqu’on utilise un outil

électrique. Ne pas s’en servir lorsqu’on est fatigué ou affaibli par des drogues, de
l’alcool ou des médicaments. De graves blessures peuvent résulter d’un moment

d’inattention lors de l’utilisation d’un outil électrique.

• Porter des vêtements appropriés. Éviter de porter des vêtements amples ou des

bijoux. Recouvrir la chevelure si elle est longue. Éloigner les cheveux, les vêtements
et les gants des pièces en mouvement qui peuvent les happer.

• Éviter les démarrages accidentels. S’assurer que l’interrupteur est en position hors

tension avant d’insérer la pile. Afin d’éviter les risques de blessures, ne pas transporter

l’outil avec le doigt sur l’interrupteur ni insérer la pile dans un outil dont l’interrupteur est en
position sous tension.

• Enlever les clés de réglage avant de mettre l’outil sous tension. Une clé qui est laissée

sur une pièce rotative de l’outil présente des risques de blessures.

• Ne pas dépasser sa portée. Garder son équilibre en tout temps. On s’assure d’une

meilleure maîtrise de l’outil dans des situations imprévues grâce à une position stable et un
bon équilibre.

• Porter de l’équipement de sécurité. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité. Dans

certaines conditions, il faut porter des masques respiratoires, des chaussures
antidérapantes, un casque de sécurité ou des protège-tympans.

UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN DE L’OUTIL

• Utiliser des pinces de serrage ou de tout autre moyen pratique afin de fixer et de

soutenir la pièce à ouvrer sur une plate-forme stable. La pièce est instable lorsqu’elle

est retenue par la main ou le corps de l’utilisateur. Cela présente des risques de perte de
maîtrise de l’outil.

• Ne pas forcer l’outil. Utiliser l’outil approprié à la tâche. L’outil approprié fonctionne

mieux et sûrement lorsqu’on s’en sert à son rendement nominal.

IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized service
centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

The RBRC™ Seal

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation)
Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to
recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been
paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium
batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program
provides an environmentally conscious alternative.

RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs
in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel-cadmium batteries.
Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel­cadmium battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for

recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop
off the spent battery , or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.

Accessories

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call:

1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986).

WARNING

:

The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be

hazardous.

Service Information

All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers
with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or
genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find
your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call:

1-800-54-HOW TO. (544-6986)

Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material
or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of
two ways.

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom
it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made
within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the
sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific
return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.

The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or
authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be
required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under "Tools­Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any questions,
contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.

This product is not intended for commercial use.

See ‘Tools-Electric’

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CHARGING THE POWER PACK

THE BATTERIES IN YOUR POWER P ACK ARE NOTFULL YCHARGED A TTHE FACT ORY.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THEM, THOROUGHLYREAD ALL OF THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.

The charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz power.

1. Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.

2. Slide the charger onto the battery pack as shown in Figure 1 and let it charge initially for
9 hours. After the initial charge, under normal usage, your power pack should be fully
charged in 3 to 6 hours.

3. Remove pack from the charger and place in tool. NOTE: To remove the battery from the
saw, press down on the release button on the back of the battery (Figure 2) and pull out.

IMPORT ANT CHARGING NOTES

1. After normal usage, your power pack should be fully charged in 3 to 6 hours. If the power
pack is run-down completely, it may take up to 6 hours to become fully charged. Your
power pack was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before attempting to use
it, it must be charged for at least 9 hours.

2. DO NOT charge the power pack in an air temperature below 40°F or above 105°F. This
is important and will prevent serious damage to the power pack. Longest life and best per­formance can be obtained if power pack is charged when air temperature is about 75°F.

3. While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normal con­dition and does not indicate a problem.

4. If the power pack does not charge properly—(1) Check current at receptacle by plugging
in a lamp or other appliance. (2) Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
which turns power off when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and power pack to
a surrounding air temperature of 40°F to 105°F. (4) If the receptacle and temperature are

OK, and you do not get proper charging, take or send the power pack and charger to your
local Black & Decker service center. See Tools Electric in yellow pages.

5. The power pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs
which were easily done previously. DO NOTCONTINUE using saw with its power pack in
a depleted condition.

6. To prolong power pack life, avoid leaving the power pack on charge for extended periods
of time (over 30 days without use). Although overcharging is not a safety concern, it can
significantly reduce overall power pack life.

7. When the battery is inserted into the charger, the red “Charging Indicator” light will come on
indicating that there is contact between the battery and charger. The light will stay on as
long as the battery is in the charger and the charger is plugged into a working outlet. It
WILL NOT flash, go out or change to a different color when the charging cycle is
complete.

8. The power pack will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during normal
usage. There is no need to run the batteries down completely before recharging. Normal
usage is the best method of discharging and recharging the batteries.

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. Aforward/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 30 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. This permits
heavy duty drilling.

LEVEL - FIGURE 5

Aunique leveling feature is built-in to your drill. T o activate the level, depress the switch button
slightly. NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the tool on to activate the level light. The light will
illuminate when the drill is held LEVEL in the up, down and straight positions shown in Figure

5.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

Figure 6 illustrates the location of the charge indicator. To display the charge status, press the
black button at the side of the indicator.

When fully charged batteries are installed, all three lights will be illuminated. As the charge is
depleted, there will be less lights illuminated.

KEYLESS CHUCK

To insert a drill bit or other accessory:

1. Grasp the rear half of the chuck with one hand and use your other hand to rotate the
front half in the counterclockwise direction, as viewed from the chuck end.

2. Insert the bit or other accessory fully into the chuck, and tighten securely by holding the
rear half of the chuck and rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction as viewed
from the chuck end.

WARNING: Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or any other accessory) by gripping the

front part of the chuck and turning the tool on. Damage to the chuck and personal injury may
occur when changing accessories.

SCREW DRIVING

For driving fasteners, the reversing button should be pushed to the left. Use reverse (button
pushed to the right) for removing fasteners. When moving from forward to reverse, or vice
versa, always release the trigger switch first.

ON BOARD BIT STORAGE

Abit storage slot is built-in to the area just above the battery.

DRILLING

• Use sharp drill bits only.

• Support and secure work properly, as instructed in the Safety Instructions.

• Use appropriate and required safety equipment, as instructed in the Safety Instructions.

• Secure and maintain work area, as instructed in the Safety Instructions.

• Run the drill very slowly, using light pressure, until the hole is started enough to keep the drill
bit from slipping out of it.

• Apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough pressure to keep the bit biting but
not so much as to stall the motor or deflect the bit.

• Hold the drill firmly with two hands to control its twisting action.

• DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF AST ALLED DRILLOFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO
STAR TIT . DAMAGE TO THE DRILLCAN RESULT .

• Minimize stalling on breakthrough by reducing pressure and slowly drilling through the last
part of the hole.

• Keep the motor running while pulling the bit out of a drilled hole. This will help reduce
jamming.

• Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which
should be drilled dry. The lubricants that work best are sulphurized cutting oil or lard oil.

• When using twist drill bits to drill holes in wood, it will be necessary to pull the bits out
frequently to clear chips from the flutes.

• Make sure switch turns drill on and off.

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the drill firmly to

prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. If you have any questions on how to
properly operate tool, call: 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986).

DRILLING IN WOOD

Holes in wood can be made with the same twist drill bits used for metal or with spade bits.
These bits should be sharp and should be pulled out frequently when drilling to clear chips
from the flutes.

DRILLING IN METAL

Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which
should be drilled dry. The cutting lubricants that work best are sulfurized cutting oil or lard oil.

DRILLING IN MASONRY

Use carbide tipped masonry bits. Refer to Drilling section. Keep even force on the drill but not
so much that you crack the brittle material. Asmooth, even flow of dust indicates the proper
drilling rate.

Maintenance

Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.