Power, comfort and design combine for superior comfort and performance

TOWSON, Md. (October 4, 2010) – Black & Decker announced today the launch of a new line up of corded drill/drivers. Available in 3/8” (5.2 AMP), 3/8” (6 AMP), and 1/2” (7 AMP) models, the new drills each feature a compact design1 for added user comfort in drilling and driving tasks.

Black & Decker knows consumers want their corded drills to be compact in size, but deliver enough power to handle tough tasks in and around the house. Meeting this need, the DR340B 3/8” drill/driver leads the pack of new drill/drivers, at 12 percent smaller and 33 percent more powerful than competing drills.

“Consumers like compact tools and the 3/8” drill is the most commonly purchased drill leading us to produce our most powerful 3/8” drill to-date,” said Frank DeSantis, Group Product Manager at Black & Decker. “Our customers are going to see a significant difference in overall size and be surprised at how comfortable their next drill/driving task will be with our new drill offerings.”

3/8”, 5.2 AMP Corded Drill/Driver (DR260B)

• 5.2 AMPs – plenty of power for demanding tasks such fence and deck repair
• 3/8” Keyless Chuck – for quick and easy bit changes
• Single Finger Trigger – provides improved comfort and control
• Soft Grips – for added comfort while drilling/driving

3/8”, 6 AMP Corded Drill/Driver (DR340B)

• 6.0 AMPs – provides plenty of power for demanding tasks such drilling holes for door lock installation
• 3/8” All Metal Single Sleeve Keyless Chuck – for durability and better bit retention
• Single Finger Trigger – for improved comfort and control
• Comfort Grips – provide increased comfort while drill/driving

1/2″, 7 AMP Corded Drill/Driver (DR560)

• 7.0 AMPs – easily handles the toughest applications such drilling into landscape timbers
• 1/2” All Metal Keyed Chuck – adds durability and better bit retention
• Side Handle – for additional control
• Single Finger Trigger – for improved comfort and control
• Comfort Grips – adds increased comfort while drilling/driving
• Mid Handle Design – provides improved balance and control

Additional drill/driver features include:

• Bubble level aids in accurate drilling (DR260B and DR340B)
• On board bit storage for quick and easy access to screwdriving bits (DR260B and DR340B)

The Black & Decker corded drill/drivers will be available October 1, 2010 at Lowes, The Home Depot and Wal-Mart stores. Each of the drills comes with a two-year Black & Decker warranty.

¹ DR260B is 13 Percent smaller than Ryobi D41K, DR340B is 12 Percent smaller than Ryobi D45C and DR560 is 22 Percent smaller Skil 6335-01

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