20 Most Recent Black & Decker 3/8" Variable Speed Reversing Drill Kit" [Misc.] - Page 9 Questions & Answers

I am assuming the new switch was wired correctly, I would look for the pin or similar device that switches it from for/rev. If your switch has a post look at the slider and make sure not broke or your pin not put in rightt position. Let me know

yep your right. time to look at getting a new one. dont run it anymore JUST NOT SAFE.

Best of luck

Tom

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there are detailed instructions for this at dewaltservicenet.com type in the model number as 78-936 and you can download the operators manual with detailed information. If I have helped you would you please vote accordingly and thank you.

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not unusual to see sparks - could indicate high wear on com. If drill gets VERY HOT then suggest you take it to an electrical repair shop to have it checked out. If drill remains at a normal temperature then I would LEAVE WELL ALONE

Just charge battery put bit in and your ready to go.

I have to agree, I assume you have tried the the same battery on both chargers? is it possible that one charger ruined all the batteries? I wish I could offer some real help other then to say "hmm." But my best guess is that one charger ruined all the batteries. unless you use them both at the same time, then it would be hard to have them all quit at once. -

You have not mentioned a model number but look just above the drills trigger and see if there is a lever that moves under the drill above the trigger, that is the most common reverse switch location. The other is a switch on the top of the drive that slides back and forth to change the drill from forward to reverse and visa versa. If it is not in either location i will need the model number of the drill to look up the instruction manual.

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Yes, they are an inferior product. However you can replace the B & D chuck with a Jacobs chuck that will hold up and last for a long time!

Jacobs Chuck

heatman101

I would recommend to check in your yellow pages under batteries. Ask them if they replace batteries in the unit that you have. Generally the batteries that come in cordless units are the cheapest units that die rather quickly. The replacement batteries have more power and longer life. And they are generally half the price of a new unit.

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heatman101

If light is on charger the charge is fine. You could verify using voltmeter it should put out = to what it says on the back of charger 12-18 volts or so.
Most likely battery is shot after 8 years they just dont' hold a charge anymore and they often will only charge for a few minutes when the chip in the computer tells the charger to shut off due to defective battery.
compare prices of new drills and new batterys sometimes new drill is not much more. Try ebay and harbor freight for ultra low priced batteries.

i could give better info if i had a model number but the fact that it is a lithium indicates that it is cordless. as in lithium ion batteries

Most likely the armature is damaged in some way. Unless this is a very expensive product, I think it's one of those decisions you have to make regarding landfill operations. Probably cheaper to buy another, otherwise prepare to pay a repair service perhaps $75 or more for a fix.
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