Flex FX1451 Operator's Manual page 14

WARNING
product damage due to a short circuit, never
immerse your charger or battery pack in
fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them.
Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can
cause a short circuit.
WARNING
this product until the parts are replaced. Use
of this product with damaged or missing parts
This impact wrench must be used only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
2.5Ah 3.5Ah
FX0111 FX0321 FX0121 FX0331
NOTICE: Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating
information.
TIGHTEN AND LOOSEN NUTS AND BOLTS
To tighten nuts and bolts
Use the hex socket that matches the nut or bolt.
Select a proper working mode or "A" mode
depending on the type or size of the bolt and
nut. Before starting your job, always perform a
test operation to determine the proper fastening
time for your bolt or nut.
a. Set the direction-of-rotation selector to
forward setting.
b. Hold the tool firmly and place the socket over
the bolt or nut. Ensure that full length of the
bolt head or nut is fully engaged into socket.
c. Depress the variable-speed trigger switch
to turn the impact wrench on. Start slowly,
increasing the speed as the nut or bolt runs
downs. Set the nut or bolt snugly by slowing
the tool to a stop.
WARNING
a tendency to torque or twist in your hands.
d. Fasten the bolt or nut to the proper torque.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire,
personal injury, and
If any parts are damaged
or missing, do not operate
Battery Pack
5.0Ah 6Ah
(FIG. 9)
If this procedure is not
followed, the tool will have
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
accessories not recommended for use with
this charger. Any such alteration or
modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possibly serious
personal injury.
WARNING
serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts.
8.0Ah 10Ah 12Ah
FX0221 FX0341 FX0231
Fig. 9
e. After fastening, always check the torque with
a torque wrench. If the fasteners are too tight,
reduce the impacting time. If they are not tight
enough, increase the impacting time.
NOTICE:
of the bolt or nut.
NOTICE:
damage the bolt/nut or socket.
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Do not attempt to modify
the charger or create
To prevent accidental
starting that could cause
Charger
FLEX FLEX
FX0411 FX0421
Hold the tool straight along the axis
Excessive fastening torque may
FLEX
FX0431