Table of contents Table of contents Contents ......................2 General information ..................4 Reading and storing the user manual ..............4 Proper use ........................4 Residual risks ......................5 Explanation of symbols .................. 5 Explanation of symbols ....................5 Safety ....................... 6 Explanation of notes ....................6 General power tool safety instructions ..............6 Cordless tool use and care ..................9 Safety instructions for hammers ................
General information General information Reading and storing the user manual This user manual accompanies this 20 V Li-Ion Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill FABH 20-I1 (referred to below only as the “product”). It contains important information on safety, usage and care. Before using the product, read the user manual carefully.
Explanation of symbols • use of the product for commercial, artisan or industrial purposes; • operation or maintenance of the product by persons not familiar with how to handle the product and/or who are not aware of the related risks. Residual risks Despite proper use, inconspicuous residual risks cannot be completely ruled out.
Safety Wear suitable secure footwear. Wear suitable protective gloves. Information on number of strokes Safety Explanation of notes The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Designates a dangerous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
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Safety Work area safety a) Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Safety b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off- position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Safety Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children. Do not let any individual who is not familiar with the power tool or who has not read these instructions operate this power tool.
Safety d) If used improperly, liquid may leak out of the rechargeable battery. Avoid coming into contact with it. Rinse with water in the event of accidental contact. If liquid comes into contact with your eyes, also seek medical attention. Fluid leaked from the rechargeable battery may cause skin irritations or burns.
Safety 2) Safety instructions for using the long drill bit with hammer drills a) Always begin drilling at a lower rotation speed and when the drill bit makes contact with the workpiece material. Higher rotation speeds can cause the drill bit to warp slightly if allowed to rotate freely without any contact to the workpiece material, which can lead to injury.
Product description Product description The product is suitable for hammer drilling in materials such as concrete, brick and stone, for drilling in materials such as wood and metal, and for screwing in and extracting screws. Use the On/Off switch to switch the product on and off. Use the changeover switch (drilling/hammer drilling) ...
First use First use Checking the product and package contents 1. Lift the product out of the packaging with both hands. 2. Place the product on a level, stable base, such as a workbench. 3. Check whether the product or the individual parts are damaged. If this is the case, do not use the product.
First use 5. Insert the desired masonry drill bit into the SDS-Plus shank on the product and release the SDS-Plus shank holder’s locking mechanism so that the drill bit clicks into the SDS-Plus shank holder. 6. If necessary, twist the drill bit slightly into the SDS-Plus shank holder if it does not immediately click into place.
First use 5. If necessary, twist the quick-action drill chuck slightly into the SDS-Plus shank holder if it does not immediately click into place. 6. Before you start working, make sure that the quick-action drill chuck has securely locked into place in the SDS-Plus shank holder by trying to pull it out of the SDS-Plus shank holder: The securely engaged quick-action drill chuck can be moved slightly, but it cannot be completely extracted from the SDS-Plus shank holder.
First use 5. Rotate the quick-action drill chuck clockwise until you can insert the desired drill bit adapter or screwdriver bit (not included in package contents). 6. Insert the desired screwdriver bit or the drill bit adapter with the appropriate insertion depth into the quick-action drill chuck.
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First use WARNING! Risk of accident and injury! There is a risk of accident and injury in the event of accidental activation of the On/Off switch when inserting and removing fitted tools, when making adjustments to the product, and when transporting and cleaning the product. −...
First use CAUTION! Risk of injury! The drill bits, drill bit adapter and screwdriver bits have sharp edges and can get hot during use, possibly causing injuries or burns. − Wear protective gloves when clamping and unclamping accessories. NOTICE! Risk of damage! Improper handling can damage the product.
First use 7. Let go of the On/Off switch to switch the product off. 8. If you stop working or put the product down: Make sure that the product has stopped moving, and lock the On/Off switch by pushing the switch (right-hand/left-hand rotation) to the middle position in order to prevent it from accidentally switching on.
First use Removing a blockage If the product locks up, proceed as follows: 1. Immediately let go of the On/Off switch as soon as you notice that the product has locked up. 2. If necessary, pull the drill bit (not included in the package contents) out of the drilling hole.
Faults and repair Faults and repair Problem Possible cause Solution Device does not The rechargeable battery (not Charge the rechargeable work included in the package battery. contents) is not charged. The On/Off The switch (right-hand/ Set the switch to right-hand or switch ...
Transport NOTICE! Risk of damage! Improper cleaning may damage the product. − Do not use any aggressive cleaners, brushes with metal or nylon bristles, sharp or metallic cleaning utensils such as knives, hard scrapers and the like. They could damage the surfaces. Cleaning the product −...
Storage Storage − Remove the rechargeable battery (not included in the package contents) from the product when you are not using it and store separately. − Store the product and the quick-action drill chuck in a dry place inaccessible to children.
/ 4.0 A Models: AEC 20-4.0Ia / AEC 20-4.0Ic / AEC 20-4.0Na / XYZ563 Please see the technical specifications for the rechargeable battery and charger. Rechargeable batteries and chargers are separately available in your Aldi store. Noise/vibration information WARNING! Health hazard! Working without wearing hearing protection or protective clothing can lead to health problems.
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Noise/vibration information Noise emission values in accordance with EN 62841-2-1: • Sound pressure level L 75.5 dB(A) • Sound power level L 86.5 dB(A) • Uncertainty K: 5.0 dB(A) The aforementioned values are noise emission values and therefore do not necessarily represent safe values for the workplace.
Disposal WARNING! Depending on how the tool is used and the operating conditions, the following safety precautions must be taken to protect the user: − Avoid exposure to vibrations as much as possible. − Only use accessories in perfect working order. −...
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Disposal Batteries and rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of in household waste! As the end user you are required by law to bring all batteries and rechargeable batteries, regardless of whether they contain harmful substances* or not, to a collection point run by the communal authority or borough or to a retailer, to allow them to be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity Conmetall Meister GmbH Conmetall Meister GmbH Oberkamper Straße 39 Oberkamper Straße 39 42349 Wuppertal 42349 Wuppertal Germany Germany EC Declaration of Conformity We declare with sole responsibility, 20 V LI-ION CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER DRILL that the product listed below …...
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PRODUCED IN CHINA FOR: ALDI STORES LTD. PO BOX 26, ATHERSTONE WARWICKSHIRE, CV9 2SH. ALDI STORES (IRELAND) LTD. PO BOX 726, NAAS, CO. KILDARE.