Black & Decker FireStorm FS1800D Manuel page 2

Safety Warnings and Instructions: Charging the Drill
1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker Battery Packs.
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension cords. Only round
jacketed extension cords should be used, and we recommend that they be listed by
Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.). If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must
be suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can also be used for
indoor work. The letters "W" or "WA" on the cord jacket indicate that the cord is suit-
able for outdoor use.
b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for
safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The smaller the gauge number
of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more capacity
than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be
sure each extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG)OF EXTENSION CORDS
NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS – 0 – 10.0
Total Extension Cord Length (ft) 25
Wire Gauge 18
9. Use only the supplied charger when charging your drill. The use of any other charger
could damage the drill or create a hazardous condition.
10. Use only one charger when charging.
11. Do not attempt to open the charger or the drill. There are no customer serviceable
parts inside. Return to any authorized Black & Decker service center.
12. DO NOT incinerate the drill or battery packs even if they are severely damaged or
completely worn out. The batteries can explode in a fire.
13. A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage,
charging or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the
outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10
minutes and seek immediate medical attention. MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a
25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.
FS1800D tool can accept any of the following 18V slide pack batteries and 18V slide pack
chargers seen in the chart below. Please see the individual charger manuals for all safety
and operating instructions.
18V Slide Pack Batteries
Cat. # Description
FSB18 18V Firestorm Battery
FS180BX 18V FSXtreme Battery
FS18BX 18V FSXtreme Battery -
3 terminal
FS18SBX 18V FSXtreme Battery -
Silver Series
HPB18 18V Black & Decker Battery
Important Charging Notes
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when
the air temperature is between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the battery
pack in an air temperature below +40°F(+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is
important and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while charging. This is a
normal condition, and does not indicate a problem.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly — (1) Check power 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
battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately
65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C). (4) If charging problems persist, take or send the tool, battery
pack and charger to your local service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it does not produce sufficient power on
jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedures. You may also charge a partially used pack
whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Black & Decker battery packs that are labeled "NiMH" should only be used with
chargers labeled "NiMH" or "NiCd/NiMH."
6. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the exposed
charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign
materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or
any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always
unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
7. Do not immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
8. This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mounted
position.
Safety Warnings and Instructions: Drills
1. Hold drill firmly with one hand on the grip and the other hand on the bottom of the
battery pack.
2. When attaching accessories in the drill chuck, hand tighten the keyless chuck firmly.
WARNING: Drill may stall (if overloaded or improperly used) causing a twist. Always
expect the stall. Grip the drill firmly to control the twisting action and prevent loss of
control which could cause personal injury. If a stall does occur, release the trigger
immediately and determine the reason for the stall before re-starting.
Operating Instructions
Trigger Switch & Forward/Reverse Button - Figure 1
The drill is turned ON and OFF by pulling and releasing the trigger switch shown in
Figure 1. The farther the trigger is depressed, the higher the speed of the drill. A
forward/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 as depicted in Figure 1. 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 2
This tool is fitted with a collar 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 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.
Dual Range Gearing - Figure 3
The dual range feature of your drill allows you to shift gears for greater versatility. To select
low speed, high torque setting (position 1), turn tool off and permit to stop. Slide gear shifter
button away from the chuck. To select the high speed, low torque setting (position 2), turn
tool off and permit to stop. Slide gear shifter button back (towards the chuck).
50 75 100 125 150
18 16 16 14 14
18V Slide Pack Chargers
Cat. # Description
FS18C 18V Cup Charger
FS180DC 18V Dual Port Charger
FS18RC 18V Radio Charger
5104211-00 18V Three Port Charger
FSMVC 9.6V-18V Fast Charger
FS240FC 9.6V-24V One Hour Charger
FS2400DC 9.6V-24V Dual Port One Hour
Charger
NOTE: Do not change gears when tool is running. If you are having trouble changing gears,
make sure that the dual range gear button is either completely pushed forward or completely
pushed back.
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.
Removable Chuck with Quick Connect
Another unique feature of your drill is the ability to remove the chuck quickly and easily. This
allows for a drill bit to be in the keyless chuck, while another accessory such as a screwdriver
bit, can be inserted into the Quick Connect
To remove the chuck:
1. Grasp the drill and depress the two orange buttons on the chuck collar as shown in
Figure 4.
2. With the buttons depressed, pull straight out.
To replace the chuck:
1. Push the quick connect chuck straight on with a slight twisting motion until you hear it
click into place.
To insert a screwdriver bit into the Quick Connect
click into place. To remove the bit, hold the drill as shown in figure 5. Push in evenly on the
spring loaded disc with two fingers and pull the bit straight out.
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
A bit 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 one hand on the grip and the other hand on the bottom of the
battery pack to control its twisting action.
• DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF A STALLED DRILL OFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO
START IT. DAMAGE TO THE DRILL CAN 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.
• 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. A smooth, even flow of dust indicates the
proper drilling rate.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
• Unit will not start. • Battery not installed properly.
• Battery not charged.
• Lock-off button actuated.
• Battery will not charge. • Battery not inserted into charger.
• Charger not plugged in.
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.black&decker.com for the location
of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
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.
An occasional application of a household oil to the Quick Connect
prevent rust.
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 nickel-cadmium 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.
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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.
The following accessories should be used only in the sizes specified below:
BITS, METAL DRILLING – Up to 3/8 in. (9.5mm); BITS, MASONRY DRILLING –
Up to 3/8 in. (9.5mm); WOOD DRILLING – Up to 1/2 in. (12.7mm).
TM Bit Change System - Figure 4
TM
hex shaft at the same time.
TM
hex shaft, push the bit in until you hear it
Possible Solution
• Check battery installation.
• Check battery charging
requirements.
• Move lock-off button from
center position.
• Insert battery into charger
until red LED appears.
• Plug charger into a working
outlet. Refer to "Important
Charging Notes" for more
details.
TM
hex shaft will help