Black & Decker LDX120, LDX116 Operating Instructions, Trigger Switch & Reversing Button Figure D

Operating Instructions
Trigger Switch & Reversing Button (Figure D)
•	The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling
	and releasing the trigger switch (1). The	D
	farther the trigger is depressed, the higher
•	the speed of the drill.
	A forward/reverse control button (2)
	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 the left.
	To select reverse, depress the forward/		2
	reverse control button the opposite
	direction.
	NOTE: The center position of the control		1
	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 E)
This tool is fitted with a torque adjustment		E
collar (3) to select the operating mode and
to set the torque for tightening screws. Large
screws and hard workpiece materials require
a higher torque setting than small screws and
soft workpiece materials.
•	For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set
•	the collar to the drilling position symbol
	For screwdriving, set the collar to the		3
	desired setting. If you do not yet know the
•	appropriate setting, proceed as follows:
	Set the collar to the lowest torque setting.
•	Tighten the first screw.
•	If the clutch ratchets before the desired
	result is achieved, increase the collar setting and continue tightening the screw.
	Repeat until you reach the correct setting. Use this setting for the remaining			screws.
Keyless Chuck (Figure F)
		F
	WARNING: Make certain the lock-off
	button is engaged to prevent switch actuation
	before installing or removing accessories.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
1.	Grasp the rear half of the chuck (4)	4a
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	with one hand and use your other
	hand to rotate the front half (4a) 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.

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