model
LD120VA
The LD120VA is a 20V MAX cordless drill/driver featuring a keyless chuck, variable speed trigger, forward/reverse control, and a torque mode collar with 16 distinct failure modes documented for repair.
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Model details
Model number: LD120VA
Also known as: BD, Black and Decker, LD120VA
Repair manuals
Symptoms
- The collar will not align or hold, or screwdriving clutch cut-off is absent or premature.
The collar will not align or hold, or screwdriving clutch 1. Remove the battery and rotate the collar through all marks.
- The chuck sleeve will not turn enough to move the jaws or admit a normal straight bit.
The chuck sleeve will not turn enough to move the 1. Center lock-off, remove the battery, and open the chuck by hand.
- Smoke, flame, arcing, liquid, damaged cord, battery damage, or exposed structure is present.
Smoke, flame, arcing, liquid, damaged cord, battery 1. Stop use; isolate tool, battery, and charger from people and fuel.
- Smoke, liquid, cord, or pack damage
Smoke, liquid, cord, or pack damage Stop use immediately and follow FM-16.
- Direction button centered
Direction button centered The tool is locked off; this is normal for storage and accessory changes.
- With the battery removed and no bit fitted, the chuck will not hand-turn normally or feels seized.
With the battery removed and no bit fitted, the chuck 1. Remove the battery and hand-turn the empty chuck.
- The trigger binds, fails to return, starts unpredictably, or no-load speed surges.
The trigger binds, fails to return, starts unpredictably, 1. Center lock-off, remove the battery, and stop cycling the trigger.
- The chuck opens and closes, but the bit slips, pulls out, or ejects during normal work.
The chuck opens and closes, but the bit slips, pulls out, 1. Remove the battery; reject damaged, oily, or undersized shanks.
- BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, OR RELEASE
FM-02 BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, OR RELEASE Stop work, remove the battery, and cool all items on a nonflammable
- The drill runs steadily but drills slowly or cannot drive a normal fastener with correct setup.
The drill runs steadily but drills slowly or cannot drive a 1. Remove the battery; prove a sharp bit and correct collar setting.
- DRILL HAS NO MOTOR OR CHUCK RESPONSE
FM-01 DRILL HAS NO MOTOR OR CHUCK RESPONSE FM-14 DRILL GRINDS OR VIBRATES AT NO LOAD
- BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE
FM-03 BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE FM-16 IMMEDIATE BATTERY, CHARGER, OR TOOL HAZARD
Failure Modes
- FM-04: FM-04 DRILL CUTS OUT WHILE COOL
Drill cuts out during operation while cool, stopping unexpectedly during no-load or light work.
- FM-12: FM-12 BIT BINDS, STALLS, OR TWISTS THE DRILL
Bit binds, motor stalls, or drill twists sharply in hands during work, indicating overload or misalignment.
- FM-11: FM-11 SPEED OR TORQUE IS LOW WITH CORRECT SETUP
Drill runs steadily but drills slowly or cannot drive a normal fastener with correct setup.
- FM-15 TOOL, BATTERY, OR CHARGER OVERHEATS
Tool, battery, or charger becomes unusually hot or protection repeatedly stops operation.
- FM-03: FM-03 BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE
Battery pack will not charge; charger light stays off or shows abnormal red pattern.
- FM-16: FM-16 IMMEDIATE BATTERY, CHARGER, OR TOOL HAZARD
FM-16 IMMEDIATE BATTERY, CHARGER, OR TOOL HAZARD
- FM-09: FM-09 BIT SLIPS OR WILL NOT STAY CLAMPED
FM-09 BIT SLIPS OR WILL NOT STAY CLAMPED
- FM-08: FM-08 CHUCK WILL NOT OPEN, CLOSE, OR ACCEPT A BIT
The chuck sleeve does not turn sufficiently to open or close the jaws or accept a normal straight bit.
- FM-01: FM-01 DRILL HAS NO MOTOR OR CHUCK RESPONSE
Drill exhibits no motor or chuck response despite a charged, latched battery and normal trigger command.
- FM-13: FM-13 CHUCK OR SPINDLE IS HARD TO TURN AT REST
With battery removed and no bit installed, the chuck will not turn freely by hand or feels seized.
- FM-02: FM-02 BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, OR RELEASE
Battery will not fully seat, latch, or release from the drill handle.
- FM-14: FM-14 DRILL GRINDS OR VIBRATES AT NO LOAD
FM-14 DRILL GRINDS OR VIBRATES AT NO LOAD
Related troubleshooting
Common symptoms
- The collar will not align or hold, or screwdriving clutch cut-off is absent or premature.
- The chuck sleeve will not turn enough to move the jaws or admit a normal straight bit.
- Smoke, flame, arcing, liquid, damaged cord, battery damage, or exposed structure is present.
- Smoke, liquid, cord, or pack damage
- Direction button centered
- With the battery removed and no bit fitted, the chuck will not hand-turn normally or feels seized.
- The trigger binds, fails to return, starts unpredictably, or no-load speed surges.
- The chuck opens and closes, but the bit slips, pulls out, or ejects during normal work.
- BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, OR RELEASE
- The drill runs steadily but drills slowly or cannot drive a normal fastener with correct setup.