Portable Electric Tools: Black & Decker GYRO Motion-Activated Screwdriver
For the DIY market, Black & Decker introduces the GYRO 4V MAX* Lithium-ion Rechargeable Screwdriver (BDCS40G), the world’s first motion-activated screwdriver that controls variable speed and direction. The variable speed feature and direction change that occurs with a twist of the wrist provide improved control while screwdriving compared to rechargeable screwdrivers on the market.
With gyroscopic technology, users need only to rotate their wrist one-quarter turn to the right for forward or left for reverse. With traditional rechargeable screwdrivers users are typically required to engage a switch for a direction change and are not offered variable speed.
The 4V MAX* Lithium Rechargeable Screwdriver joins Black & Decker’s expanding lineup of Lithium products, including the existing range of drill/drivers and Black & Decker’s extensive Lithium outdoor lineup featuring a string trimmer/edger, hedge trimmer, sweeper, cultivator, pole pruning saw, pole hedge trimmer, chain saw and powered lopper.
With lithium ion battery technology, the GYRO™ screwdriver holds a charge up to 18 months. With this and other Black & Decker lithium ion products, users receive long-lasting, lightweight and compact products that won’t experience battery memory effect problems.
The Black & Decker 4V MAX* GYRO Lithium Rechargeable Screwdriver will be available October 2012 for $39.97 at Lowes, Walmart, Amazon and via BlackandDecker.com. The GYRO screwdriver features an LED light and comes with two standard screwdriving bits, jack plug charger and a two-year warranty.