Flex ID 1/4 18.0-EC-HD Original Operating Instructions page 15

ID 1/4" 18.0-EC-HD
CAUTION!
When the device is not in use, protect the
battery contacts. Loose metal parts may short
circuit the contacts; explosion and fire hazard!
Removable belt clip and bit
bracket
■ Remove the battery pack from the tool.
■ Align the hole of the belt clip 9 and bit
bracket 8 with the threaded hole on the
base of the tool (see figure D).
■ Insert the fastening screw 10 and securely
tighten the screw with a screwdriver (not
included).
Strap fixing
■ Strap fixing is provided to attach a wrist
strap (not included) in order to reduce the
chances of dropping your tool. Wrap the
strip around your hand when carrying the
tool (see figure E).
Install and remove bits
(see figure F)
CAUTION!
Before carrying out any work on the power
tool, move the direction preselector switch 6
to the middle position.
■ Depress the accessory install/release
button2, the locking sleeve will move
forward (away from the tool).
■ Insert the bit as far as it will go into the
chuck, and then release the accessory install/
release button to lock the bit in place.
■ To remove the bit, depress the accessory
install/release button2 to push the locking
sleeve forward (away from the tool).
■ Pull the bit from the chuck and release
the accessory install/release button, the
locking sleeve will retract to original
position.
NOTE
Use only bits with power grooves, other bits
can be used with a universal bit holder that
has power groove (not included). Do not use
a bit that has a damaged shank.
WARNING!
The bit may be hot after prolonged use. Use
protective gloves when removing the bit from
the tool, or first allow the bit to cool down.
Direction preselection (see figure G)
CAUTION!
Change the direction of rotation only when
the power tool is stopped.
Move the direction preselector switch 6 to the
required position:
■ Position the direction preselector switch to
the far left of the tool to drive screws in or
tighten bolts/nuts
■ Position the direction preselector switch to
the far right of the tool to remove screws
or loosen bolts/nuts.
■ Position the direction preselector switch
in the "OFF" (center-lock) position to help
reduce the possibility of accidental starting
when not in use.
NOTE
The impact driver will not run unless the
direction-of-rotation selector is engaged fully
to the left or to the right.
WARNING!
Battery tools are always in operating
condition. Therefore, the direction
preselector switch should always be locked
in the center position when the tool is not
in use or when carrying it at your side.
Mode selection (see figure H)
CAUTION!
Your tool is equipped with a speed-control
panel 4. It consists of a drive-control button,
"T" button (a mode for use with self-tapping
screws in sheet metal), and 5 working modes.
Use the drive-control button or "T" button to
select one of these 5 modes as appropriate
for the application.
The drive-control button is used to select
among three modes to adjust the torque,
rotation-speed (RPM), and impact-speed (IPM)
setting for an application. The modes 1, 2,
and 3 are the only modes where the speed
is controlled by the variable-speed trigger
switch.
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