Technical Specifications; Inserting/Replacing The Battery - Flex JS 18.0-EC Operating Instructions Manual

JS 18.0-EC
in use. This may significantly decrease the
exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the
operator from the effects of vibration such as:
maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the
hands warm, organisation of work patterns.
CAUTION!
Wear ear protection at a sound pressure above
85 dB(A).

Technical specifications

See figure B
Battery information:
Battery
Weight of
battery/kg
Average battery
life (depending
on speed, tool
diameter, load ...)
/min
Overview (see figure A)
The numbering of the product features refers to the
illustration of the machine on the graphics page.
1 LED Light switch
2 On/off switch
3 Rating plate
4 Speed control dial
5 State of charge indicator
6 Release button for battery
7 Li-ion battery (2.5 Ah or 5.0 Ah)
8 LED light
9 Tool-less blade change handle
10 Oribit-control level
11 Foot
12 Vacuum tube
Operating instructions
NOTE
When the power tool is switched off, the tool
continues running briefly.
For further information on the manufacturer's
products go to www.flex-tools.com.
AP18.0 AP18.0
(2.5Ah) (5.0Ah)
0.42 0.72
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WARNING!
Remove the battery before carrying out any
work on the power tool.
Before switching on the power tool
Unpack the jigsaw and check that there are no
missing or damaged parts.
NOTE
The batteries are not fully charged on delivery.
Prior to initial operation, charge the batteries
fully. Refer to the charger operating manual.

Inserting/replacing the battery

■ Press the charged battery 7 into the power
tool until it clicks into place. (see figure C)
■ To remove, press the release button and
pull out the battery (see figure D)
CAUTION!
When the device is not in use, protect the
battery contacts. Loose metal parts may short-
circuit the contacts; explosion and fire hazard!
Installing and Removing the Saw
Blade
WARNING!
Always turn the tool off and remove the battery
pack before making any adjustments or
assembling parts.
To install the saw blade:
Insert the blade (with its teeth facing the cutting
direction) into the slot of the tool-less blade
handle as far as it can go. (see figure E)
Pull down on the blade to verify that the blade
is securely locked in place.
NOTICE:
When inserting the saw blade, the back of
the blade must rest in the groove of the guide
roller.
NOTICE:
The tool accepts most commonly available
T-shank and U-shank blades.
To remove the saw blade:
Rotating the tool-less blade handle and remove
the saw blade. (see figure F)
Release the tool-less blade handle.
WARNING!
Use always protective gloves when removing
the saw blade from the tool. The saw blade is
sharp and may be hot after prolonged use.
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