Other fasteners may not drive as well or hold as satisfactorily. 3. When using the screwdriver for the first time to drive screws into pressure-treated lumber, practice driving some screws in scrap material to get a “feel” and to adjust for proper seating depth. It will be significantly easier to guide and control the screw if 1/8" pilot holes are pre-drilled. This pre-drilling is recommended at the board ends to avoid splitting the lumber. 4. Once a screw has started driving, do not stop the screwdriver until the screw is seated. Keep firm pressure on the screwdriver. Because of the high driving torque required in pressure-treated wood, the head of the deck screw may strip if the screwdriver user fails to maintain steady pressure on the bit. 5. More pressure can be applied to the bit if the screwdriver is gripped by sliding the thumb and index finger along the side of the tool near the top. Actuate the trigger with middle finger and/or fourth finger. B&D has designed recesses along the top sides of your screwdriver to allow for a comfortable grip. 6. Before driving deck screws, check that there is no gap between the boards to be fastened together. 7. Avoid driving screws through knots. Screws are difficult to start into knots. If a knot can’t be avoided, first drill a pilot hole equal in diameter to the body diameter of the deck screw. 8. Keep a few additional bits on hand before starting any job. Installing and Changing Nutsetters and Locators 1. Select nutsetter size desired. 2. One locator is supplied (a 9/16" ID for 3/8" and 5/16" nutsetters). 3. Drop nutsetter into nose of locator and wrap the end of nutsetter until ball lock snaps in groove in nutsetter shank. 4. To change the nutsetter or locator, pull forward on adjustment collar and remove clutch from housing. 5. Pull nutsetter straight out with pliers if it is difficult to remove. 6. Assemble nutsetter as shown in Figure 7. 7. Reassemble adjustment collar. Align ribs on inside of depth locator with grooves in clutch housing. Depth Adjustment on Depth Sensitive Units for Drill Point Screws 1. For washer head screws: Rotate adjustment collar until end of nutsetter is flush with end of locator. 2. For large washer head and sealer screws: adjust as above until nutsetter is recessed approximately 1/16" into the locator. 3. Test drive a fastener in scrap material to determine if seating is correct. 4. Readjust if necessary. 8 Maintenance ADJUSTMENT- COLLAR Figure 7 LOCATOR MUTSETTER CLUTCH HOUSING CLEANING With the motor running, blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with dry air at least once a week. Wear safety glasses when performing this. Exterior plastic parts may be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Although these parts are highly solvent resistant, NEVER use solvents. Depth locator and adjustment collar should be removed and dust blown out of clutch area housing at least once a week. Important To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts. Accessories Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your distributor or your local service center. Service centers are listed in this manual. CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended accessory may be hazardous. If you need any assistance in locating any accessory, call 1-800-9-BD TOOL (1-800-923-8665) or contact Black & Decker, Consumer Services Department, P.O. Box 618,626 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074. 9 One Year Free Maintenance All B&D tools for Industry and Construction are covered under a one year free maintenance program where B&D will inspect your tool for safety and provide necessary maintenance or repairs, including normal wear and tear parts, for one year, FREE OF CHARGE. Full Warranty All B&D tools for Industry and Construction are warranted to be free of any defects in materials or workmanship. Upon thorough examination of tool, B&D will repair or replace, at our option, any product that is determined to be defective. Conditions The service/safety check and the warranty do not apply to: repairs made or attempted by anyone other than an authorized B&D service location; misuse, abuse, neglect, improper application of the tool; missing parts; or normal wear and tear (after first year of ownership). Please return the complete unit, transportation prepaid, to any B&D factory owned or B&D authorized service center location (list provided with tool or see yellow pages under “Tools Electric”). YOUR POWER TOOLS MAY BE SERVICED AT THE FOLLOWING BLACK & DECKER SERVICE DEPOTS. ALBERTA Edmonton T5M1 v1, 11440 142nd St..........403-453-2373 BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver V5M3Y7, 1735 Boundry Rd.......604-291-9942 MANITOBA Winnepeg R3HOK3, 934 St. James St........204-783-7294 NOVA SCOTIA Halifax B3K2A4, ...