Specific Safety Rules

AS600 ALKALINE BATTERY SCREWDRIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• TO OPERATE: Rotate the collar to the position marked Power. Press the button on the right side of the screwdriver to operate in forward mode; press the button on the left side to operate in reverse. Rotate the collar to the position marked Manual to use as a conventional non-powered screwdriver

•TO INSTALL A BIT : Insert bit firmly into the cavity in the spindle until it snaps into place. If the bit does not fit into the spindle, rotate the bit and re-insert it.

•Use only with AA alkaline batteries.

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Cat No. AS600

Form No. 90555829

SEPT. 2009

•Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the toolʼs 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 create a risk of injury when used on another tool.

Service

•Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may 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 shock or injury.

•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.

•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.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V		volts	A		amperes
Hz		hertz	W		watts
min		minutes	no		alternating current
		direct current			no load speed
		direct current			no load speed
	..........................	Class II Construction		........................	earthing terminal


	........................	safety alert symbol	.../min		revolutions or
			reciprocations per minute

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California 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.

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.

WARNING: Fire or burn hazard. Batteries can explode or leak, and can cause injury or fire. To reduce this risk:

•Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the battery label and package.

•Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -), marked on the battery and the equipment.

•Do not short battery terminals.

•Do not recharge.

•Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all of them at the same time with new batteries of the same brand and type.

•Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of per local codes.

•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

•Keep batteries out of reach of children.

•Remove batteries if the device will not be used for several months.

"Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) prohibits transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e. packed in suitcases and carryon luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES - FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS 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.

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

Electrical Safety

•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.

•A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

•Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

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 clothes, jewelry, or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before

inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery

pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a 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 enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

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C
Position Instructions
Directives concernant la position
des piles
Instrucciones de posición de
funcionamiento
E

FEATURES (FIGURE A)

1.Switch (forward direction)

2.Switch (reverse direction)

3.Bit holder

4.Spindle lock collar

5.Battery holder

• 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. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

•Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive 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.

•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

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

BATTERY INSTALLATION

The AS600 screwdriver uses four size AA alkaline batteries only.

To install batteries in your tool, remove the end cap by depressing the two tabs, as shown in Figure B. Pull the end cap out of the tool, as shown in Figure C, and observe the battery position instructions printed on the battery holder. (The plus and minus ends of the batter- ies are marked with + and - signs.) NOTE: Some battery manufacturers mark only the plus

(+)ends of the batteries. In these cases, the unmarked end of the battery is the (-) end. Install the batteries as indicated and reinstall the cap.

The end cap and battery holder assembly will only fit back into the tool one way. If it does not seem to fit properly, donʼt force it. Rotate it one half way around and try it again. When it is in all the way, ensure that the two tabs snap into place. IMPORTANT: Incorrectly installed batteries will reduce the toolʼs performance or prevent its operation entirely. If your batteries are fresh and you feel the tool lacks power or doesnʼt run, double check the bat- tery holder to see if the batteries are installed properly (+ and - signs aligned as shown.) If proper installation and fresh batteries do not yield satisfactory performance, take or send the tool to your local Black & Decker Service Center for a thorough inspection.

Be careful when storing the tool so that the switch is not inadvertently depressed by some object. This would, of course, deplete the batteries in just a short while.

Operating Instructions

BIT INSERTION

To install a bit simply insert it into the cavity in the spindle until it snaps into place. To remove the bit pull it straight out. If bit does not fit into spindle, rotate the bit and re-insert it.