Product Description

Versatile unit features Quick-Connect bit change system, forward/reverse rocker switch and manual spindle lock for greater control when starting and finishing screws. Accessories include four AA batteries, two hex shank drill bits, Phillips and slotted hex shank screwdriving bits, ten anchors and ten screws. BLDAD600 BLD-AD600 40028877055983 0028877055

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3121 in Home Improvement
• Color: orange
• Brand: Black & Decker
• Model: AD600
• Dimensions: 12.00" h x 3.50" w x 9.25" l, 1.30 pounds

Features

• Ideal for small- to medium-duty jobs
• Provides up to 130 RPM and 40-inch-pounds of torque for reliable performance
• Quick Connect bit change system saves time and effort
• Dimensions: 9.2 x 3.5 x 12.0-inches (WxHxD); weighs 1.3-pounds; 2-year warranty
• Includes four AA batteries, 20 anchors and screws, two hex shank screwdriver bits, and two hex shank drill bits

Amazon.com Review
This 6-volt cordless drill/driver is ready to take on any around-the-house task with quick, efficient ease. It's perfect for smaller jobs that don't require huge, heavy power tools but do require real power. This small but mighty hand-held model is the go-to device for hanging blinds, pictures, or curtain rods -- and it makes assembling furniture and shelving a quick, painless procedure.

The AD600 is designed for heavy-duty performance with minimum fuss. It uses four ordinary AA batteries to give you plenty of project power, and it's loaded with all the right features to get you started and keep you going from start to finish, whether you're setting up bookshelves or just swapping out drawer knobs. The forward/reverse rocker switch makes it easy to move between screwdriving and screw removal, and the spindle lock holds the bit in place for manual use, in case you require extra precision. The AD600 even has the Quick Connect bit change system for fast drilling and driving and less downtime between projects.

This 6-volt drill/driver produces up to 130 rpm, and 40 in./lbs. of torque. It includes four AA batteries, plus an accessory set that expands its versatility. The accessory set includes 20 anchors and screws, two hex shank screwdriver bits, and two hex shank drill bits. -- Cherie Priest

What's in the box:
Black & Decker cordless drill/driver, four AA batteries, 20 anchors and screws, two hex shank screwdriver bits, two hex shank drill bits.

Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for small- to medium-duty jobs, this 1/4-inch hex cordless drill/driver tackles a variety of home improvement, repair, and craft projects with ease. Powered by four "AA" batteries (included), the 6.0-volt AD600 provides up to 130 RPM and 40 in./lbs. of torque for reliable performance. Transitioning from driving screws in to taking them out is a snap, thanks to the forward/reverse rocker switch, and the "Quick Connect" bit change system helps save you time by streamlining changes. For added convenience, a spindle lock ensures optimum control and precision and holds bits for manual use. The AD600 also comes with a variety of 20 anchors and screws, two hex shank screwdriver bits, and two hex shank drill bits.

From the Manufacturer
Use your standard Alkaline batteries in the AD600. This drill utilizes four AA batteries to power the motor to perform jobs around the house. Equipped with a hex shank quick release system for efficient bit changes, you can do multiple tasks without wasted time. The manual spindle lock provides versatility for a variety of applications. A forward and reverse rocker switch provides increased control. There are 4 AA batteries included.

Customer Reviews

Great for light to medium applications.
The driver feels very solid and nice in your hand. It comes with 4 hex-shank bits - a medium philips, medium flathead, 3/16 and 1/16 drill bits, which should be fine for most jobs. While there is plenty of torque for drilling, there is no torque range adjustment, so you'll have to be careful not to overtighten screws. For that purpose, it has an intuitive manual spindle lock that clicks firmly into place, allowing you to use it like a regular screwdriver.

The bit holder shaft has a convenient quick connect sleeve. You simply pull back on the sleeve insert or remove the bit. The bits have a groove at the end to keep them in the shaft when you work, solving the common problem that I always run into previous power screwdrivers and drills, where for various reasons, the bit gets stuck in the hole or screw when I pull away.

The handle has cartridge style battery pack. Also included with the drill/driver are 4 AA batteries, 20 screws, and 20 plastic inserts (for dryway)-- everything you need to get started. It comes with a full 2-year home use warranty.

I really like this unit. It was very inexpensive, does the job, has the fit and finish quality that one expects from Black and Decker, and has an ergonomic look and feel.

While it would have been nice for this drill/driver to run a bit faster (it runs at only 130 rpm versus the more desirable 180/rpm) and have a torque adjustment ring for worry free screw driving, I think the price makes up for it considerably.

Overall, the AD600 is an excellent value.

An excellent compact screw driver with some flaws
Really handy for driving screws.

Fits in your pocket while climbing a ladder.

Fits in a small tool-box.

Good for low-clearance uses (6 or 6-3/4 inches from driver tip to heel).

Plenty of torque for medium duty. Sinks drywall screws without pre-drilling.

At 130 rpm, it's painfully slow for drilling.

Nice feel, ergonomic handle and triggers.

A great value, if you find it with single digit pricetag at discount store beginning with "W".

The owners manual says to use only alkaline batteries (4-AA), but you'd be a moron to do that. 2100 mah NiMH rechargables work great, last a long, long time, and only cost as much as 5 sets of throw-aways.

One disappointment is the spindle lock, which you can use when hand turning a really stubborn screw. It does not disable the motor, so there is no safety OFF option when stowing. It would be nice if the spindle auto-locked whenever the trigger is not pressed and if some safety OFF mechanism was included.

Its not a drill, its a screw driver
I bought one from the local wally world thinking it would be nice to have a drill that used such convenient power source, especially since i have a 15 minute charger. i was disappointed, i didn't notice that it was listed as 130rpm on the back, that is absurdly slow. i had assumed it would be atleast close to the speed of my previous 7.2v drill since it was 6v, boy was i wrong! it is great for a screw driver, but it is more or less useless as a drill, the cheapest cordless drill at wallyworld was a 7.2v kraftech that runs at ~600rpm for $14, for 20 dollars you can get a corded black and decker that runs 1200rpm. I ended up biting the bullet and getting a $28 5.2amp corded black and decker from target and it came with a canvas bag. 1500rpm and uses regular bits, and best of all, it varies speed with trigger pressure, and no worrying about replacing expensive rechargeable battery packs. it should last for years. the hex bits this alkaline drill uses also limits how easily you can buy replacement bits. its harder to buy a single bit instead of a kit filled with things you don't need. so really, if you need a new cordless screw driver and like a drill grip, than it works ok, but other wise, its a very poor drill even considering price. because of the slow speed i looked up information on my other black and decker screw driver 3.6v~$15, and it was 180rpm! somethings not quite kosher when a 3.6v screw driver is faster than a 6v "drill".