BLACK DECKER BCN115 Powered Stapler Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Black Decker

BLACK DECKER BCN115 Powered Stapler

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Product Information

The BCN115 is a stapler designed by BLACK+DECKER for craft applications. It is intended for household, consumer use only and is not suitable for fixing electrical cables. The stapler should not be used under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. It is important to keep children away from the tool and supervise inexperienced operators when using it. Modifying the power tool or any part of it is strongly discouraged as it can result in personal injury or damage.

Components

Trigger
Power switch
Charge indicator/ready to use LED
Contact trip
Magazine
Magazine release clip
Stapler viewing window
Charge port

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
Intended Use
Your BLACK+DECKER stapler has been designed for craft applications. This product is intended for household, consumer use only. Not suitable for fixing electrical cables. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool. NEVER modify the power tool or any part of it. Personal injury or damage could result.

Safety Alert Symbols and Words

This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert users to hazardous situations and the risk of personal injury or property damage:

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
(Used without word): Indicates a safety-related message.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains‑operated (corded) power tool or battery‑operated
(cordless) power tool.

Work Area Safety

Keep the work area clean and well lit to avoid accidents.
Do not operate the stapler in explosive atmospheres where flammable liquids, gases, or dust are present. Sparks created by the stapler may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away from the work area to prevent distractions that may cause loss of control.

Electrical Safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e ) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f ) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non‑skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off‑position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust‑related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power Tool Use and Care

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Battery Tool Use and Care

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:

lead from lead‑based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically‑treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. Direct particles away from face and body.
Use the appropriate dust extractor vacuum to remove the vast majority of static and airborne dust. Failure to remove static and airborne dust could contaminate the working environment or pose an increased health risk to the operator and those in close proximity.
Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control and injury.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
The symbols and their definitions are as follows: Important Safety Instructions for All Integral Battery Tools
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery, charger and product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

NEVER force a charger plug into the tool.
DO NOT modify the charger plug of a non‑compatible charger in any way to fit into the tool as the battery may rupture causing serious personal injury.
DO NOT charge or use the battery in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the charger plug from the tool may ignite the dust or fumes.
Only charge the battery with the provided USB charge lead.
DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
DO NOT allow water or any liquid to enter tool.
DO NOT store or use the tool in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104 °F (40 °C) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). For best life store tools in a cool, dry location.
NOTE: Do not store the tool with the switch locked on. Never tape the switch in the ON position.
DO NOT incinerate the tool even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when lithium‑ion batteries are burned.
If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases.
If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts. Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
Never attempt to open the tool for any reason. If the tool case is cracked or damaged, do not charge. Do not crush, drop or damage the tool. Do not use a tool or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged tools should be returned to the service center for recycling.

Storage Recommendations
The best storage place is one that is cool and dry, away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. Store the fully charged tool disconnected from the charger.
Transportation
NOTE: Integral Li‑ion tools should not be put in checked baggage on airplanes and must be properly protected from short circuits if they are in carry‑on baggage.
Tool Disposal
This product uses a lithium‑ion rechargeable and recyclable battery. When the battery no longer holds a charge, the tool should be recycled. The tool should not be incinerated or placed in the trash. The tool can be taken for disposal to an Authorized Service Center. Some local retailers are also participating in a national recycling program (refer to RBRC®). Call your local retailer for details. If you bring the tool to an Authorized Service Center, the Center will arrange to recycle the tool and its battery. Or, contact your local municipality for proper disposal instructions in your city/town.
Important Safety Instructions for All Integral Battery Charging
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery, USB cable and product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

The provided USB cable is not intended for any uses other than charging BLACK+DECKER rechargeable tools with USB ports. Charging other types of tools may cause their batteries to overheat and burst, resulting in personal injury, property damage, fire, electric shock or electrocution.
Use only with the Listed/Certified Information Technology (computer) Equipment.
DO NOT expose USB cable to water, rain or snow.
Pull by the plugs rather than the cord when disconnecting the USB cable. This will reduce the risk of damage to the plugs and cord.
Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
When charging the tool outdoors, always provide a dry location.
DO NOT use a USB cable with a damaged cord or plugs. Have them replaced immediately.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from the USB plugs and port.
Always unplug the USB cable from the power supply when there is no tool attached to it.

Charging Procedure

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WARNING: Do not use tool while it is connected to the charger.

Insert the charging cable 8 into the charging port 8 .
Plug the other end of the charging cable into any compatible port (such as on a computer). The charging indicator LED 3 will flash red while charging.
When fully charged, the charging indicator LED will change to solid green.
Battery can be left charging or charger can be disconnnected.

Hot/Cold Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is too hot or too cold, it automatically starts a hot/cold delay, suspending charging until the battery has reached an appropriate temperature. The charger needs to be unplugged and plugged back in to start charging.

A cold battery may charge at a slower rate than a warm battery.
The hot/cold delay will be indicated by the charge indicator LED 3 blinking red and green.
Once the battery has reached an appropriate temperature, remove the charger then reconnect it. The tool should be charging, the LED 3 will start flashing red, indicating the charger has resumed the charging procedure. If not removed from the charger, it will still blink green and red and still can’t be charged.

Electronic Protection System
Li‑Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection System that will protect the battery against overloading, overheating or deep discharge. The tool will automatically turn off and the battery will need to be recharged.
Important Charging Notes

The charger and tool may become warm to the touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the tool after use, avoid placing the charger or tool in a warm environment such as in a metal shed or an uninsulated trailer.
If the tool does not charge properly, take the tool and charger to your local service center.
You may charge a partially used battery whenever you desire with no adverse effect on the tool.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and keep away from the trigger before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.

Preparing the Tool

WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others. Serious personal injury may result.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ensure power switch is in the off position and keep hands away from trigger and remove staples from magazine before making adjustments.
WARNING: NEVER spray or in any other way apply lubricants or cleaning solvents inside the tool. This can seriously affect the life and performance of the tool.

Read the Safety Instruction section of this manual.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Ensure magazine 5 is empty of all fasteners.
Place contact trip 4 onto work surface to check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip. Do not use tool if it is not functioning properly. NEVER use a tool that has the contact trip restrained in the actuated position.
Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others.

**Loading the Tool

**

WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others. Serious personal injury may result. Always ensure the power switch is in the off position before loading or unloading.
WARNING: Never load staples/brad nails with the contact trip or trigger activated. Personal injury may result.
Universal compatibility with T50, up to 14 mm.

Pinch the magazine release clip 6 and pull out the sliding magazine 5 .
Load fasteners. Ensure staples are loaded so that crown of the staples sits against inside surface of the magazine.
NOTE: The head of the brad nail must sit against the left, inside surface of the magazine. If loaded on right side the magazine will not close.
Close sliding magazine until the magazine latch clips snuggly in place.

Unloading the Tool

WARNING: Always ensure the power switch is in the off (0) position.

Pinch the magazine release clip 6 and pull out the sliding magazine 5 .
Tip the tool to the side until the staples slide freely out of the bottom of the magazine.
Check to ensure no loose staples remain inside magazine.
Close sliding magazine fully.

Clearing a Jammed Staple

If a staple becomes jammed in the magazine, keep the tool pointed away from you and follow these instructions to clear:

Pinch the magazine release clip 6 and remove any loaded staples.
Visually check inside magazine 5 for any jammed staples.
Remove bent staple using pliers if necessary.
Reinsert staples into magazine (see Loading the Tool)

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and keep away from the trigger before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.

Trigger Operation

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WARNING: Always wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)] and ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection when operating tool.
The BLACK+DECKER cordless staplers are assembled in accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT‑101‑2002.
WARNING: Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving staples to avoid accidental fastener discharge. NEVER carry tool with finger on trigger.

Push the power switch 2 from “O” to “I” to turn stapler n.
Fully depress contact trip 4 against the work surface and the green indicator 3 should light up.
Pull trigger 1 (fastener will drive into work surface
NOTE: Maintain downward pressure on work surface until the fastener is driven into the work surface.
Release trigger.
Lift contact trip off work surface.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 for next application.
NOTE: The contact trip needs to be depressed followed by a trigger pull for each fastener followed by a release of both the contact trip and trigger after each fastener.

Proper Hand Position

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off, allow motor to stop, and keep away from power switch before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your BLACK+DECKER power tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by BLACK+DECKER, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only BLACK+DECKER recommended accessories should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact BLACK+DECKER call 1-800-544-6986.
Universal compatibility with T50, up to 14 mm.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. There are no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a BLACK+DECKER factory service center or a BLACK+DECKER authorized service center. Always use identical replacement parts.
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TWO‑YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warranties this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years following the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in a home environment. This limited warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, accidental damage or when repairs have been made or attempted by anyone other than BLACK+DECKER and its Authorized Service Centers. A defective product meeting the warranty conditions set forth herein will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways:
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges. Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for its specific return policy regarding time limits for returns or exchanges. The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a BLACK+DECKER owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at BLACK+DECKER’s option. Proof of purchase may be required. BLACK+DECKER owned and authorized service centers are listed online at ww.blackanddecker.com. This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights aand you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest BLACK+DECKER Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use, and accordingly, such commercial use of this product will void this warranty. All other guarantees, express or implied, are hereby disclaimed.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, check country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see the website for such information.