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BDCDD12C
The BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12C is a 12V MAX* 3/8-inch cordless drill/driver designed for drilling and screw-driving tasks in wood, metal, and plastic. It features a single-speed 0-550 RPM brushed motor, a keyless chuck, and an LED work light.
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Model details
Model number: BDCDD12C
Also known as: BLACK+DECKER, BDCDD12C, BLACK+DECKER 12V Drill
Repair manuals
Symptoms
- The charger green LED does not flash, never becomes steady, or the battery remains discharged.
The charger green LED does not flash, never becomes Unplug the charger and remove the battery before inspecting or FM-03
- Round bit will not grip
Round bit will not grip Open, dry-clean, center, and hand-tighten the jaws through FM-08.
- The trigger binds, the drill continues after release, or speed does not follow trigger pressure safely.
The trigger binds, the drill continues after release, or speed If the drill runs on, release it, center the direction button, and remove FM-05
- The drill makes abnormal grinding or knocking, vibrates strongly, or the chuck and spindle have play.
The drill makes abnormal grinding or knocking, vibrates 1. Center-lock, remove the pack and bit, and hand-turn the empty chuck.
- The drill or battery becomes rapidly or severely hot, or little cooling air can move through the tool vents.
The drill or battery becomes rapidly or severely hot, or 1. Stop, set the drill on a nonflammable surface, and remove the pack when safe.
- The LED work light does not light or stays on abnormally
FM-12 THE LED WORK LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT OR STAYS
- No LED or motor response
No LED or motor response Prove charge, seating, center-lock position, contacts, and trigger through FM-01.
- A hand-tightened bit slips, visibly wobbles, or its tip runs off center when the drill turns.
A hand-tightened bit slips, visibly wobbles, or its tip runs 1. Center-lock, remove the pack, and reject a bent or damaged bit.
- Charger green LED stays on
Charger green LED stays on The pack is fully charged and may be used or left on the charger.
- Unit shuts off abruptly
Unit shuts off abruptly Release, cool, recharge, and use FM-04 if abrupt stopping repeats.
- The battery will not slide in, click into place, release, or remain secure in the handle.
The battery will not slide in, click into place, release, or Support the drill, press the release button, and never pry or force the FM-02
- THE DRILL WILL NOT START WITH A CHARGED KNOWN-GOOD BATTERY
FM-01 THE DRILL WILL NOT START WITH A CHARGED KNOWN-GOOD BATTERY
Failure Modes
- FM-09: FM-09 A SECURED BIT SLIPS, WOBBLES, OR RUNS OUT AT NO LOAD
FM-09 A SECURED BIT SLIPS, WOBBLES, OR RUNS OUT AT NO LOAD
- FM-02: FM-02 THE BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, RELEASE, OR STAY SECURE
FM-02 THE BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, RELEASE, OR STAY SECURE
- FM-14: FM-14 CHUCK, HOUSING, HANDLE, BATTERY MOUNT, OR VENTS ARE DAMAGED
FM-14 CHUCK, HOUSING, HANDLE, BATTERY MOUNT, OR VENTS ARE DAMAGED
- FM-08: FM-08 THE KEYLESS CHUCK JAWS WILL NOT OPEN, CLOSE, RELEASE, OR GRIP
FM-08 THE KEYLESS CHUCK JAWS WILL NOT OPEN, CLOSE, RELEASE, OR GRIP
- FM-11: FM-11 THE DRILL STALLS, BINDS, SHUTS DOWN, OR HAS LOW POWER
FM-11 THE DRILL STALLS, BINDS, SHUTS DOWN, OR HAS
- FM-05: FM-05 THE TRIGGER STICKS, RUNS ON, OR SPEED RESPONSE IS UNSAFE
FM-05 THE TRIGGER STICKS, RUNS ON, OR SPEED RESPONSE IS UNSAFE
- FM-15: FM-15 THE TOOL OR BATTERY OVERHEATS OR COOLING AIRFLOW IS BLOCKED
FM-15 THE TOOL OR BATTERY OVERHEATS OR COOLING AIRFLOW IS BLOCKED
- FM-04: FM-04 RUNTIME IS VERY SHORT OR THE TOOL SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY
The drill runtime is very short or the tool shuts off abruptly during use, often without unusual heat.
- FM-16: FM-16 THE TOOL OR BATTERY HAS SMOKE, LIQUID, SWELLING, OR BURNING ODOR
The tool or battery exhibits smoke, liquid leakage, swelling, melting, burning odor, or sparks, indicating a hazardous failure.
- FM-03: FM-03 THE BATTERY OR CHARGER WILL NOT BEGIN OR COMPLETE A CHARGE
FM-03 THE BATTERY OR CHARGER WILL NOT BEGIN OR COMPLETE A CHARGE
- FM-07: FM-07 THE TORQUE COLLAR WILL NOT MOVE, HOLD, OR CONTROL CLUTCH SLIP
The torque collar binds, will not stay on a setting, or the clutch slips or locks at every position.
- FM-01: No LED or motor response Prove charge, seating, center-lock position, contacts, and trigger through FM-01
No LED or motor response Prove charge, seating, center-lock position, contacts, and trigger through FM-01.
Related troubleshooting
Common symptoms
- The charger green LED does not flash, never becomes steady, or the battery remains discharged.
- Round bit will not grip
- The trigger binds, the drill continues after release, or speed does not follow trigger pressure safely.
- The drill makes abnormal grinding or knocking, vibrates strongly, or the chuck and spindle have play.
- The drill or battery becomes rapidly or severely hot, or little cooling air can move through the tool vents.
- The LED work light does not light or stays on abnormally
- No LED or motor response
- A hand-tightened bit slips, visibly wobbles, or its tip runs off center when the drill turns.
- Charger green LED stays on
- Unit shuts off abruptly