Flex FXA1171T Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model: FXA1171T / FXA1271T
24V BRUSHLESS DRILL DRIVER / HAMMER DRILL
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner's Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
Please contact FLEX customer service in Australia 1300 000 346 or
New Zealand 0508 000 346 any time you have questions or warranty claims.

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  • Page 1 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. Please contact FLEX customer service in Australia 1300 000 346 or New Zealand 0508 000 346 any time you have questions or warranty claims.
  • Page 2: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 3: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications WARNING provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term “power tool”...
  • Page 4 Power tool use and care Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other Do not force the power tool. Use the correct battery packs may create a risk of injury and power tool for your application. The correct fire.
  • Page 5 SAFETY WARNINGS FOR DRILL DRIVER Hold the power tool by insulated gripping unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit • surfaces, when performing an operation breakers feeding this worksite. where the cutting accessory or fastener Position yourself to avoid being caught •...
  • Page 6 SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 7 Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection This product complies with applicable Regulatory compliance mark Australian standards.
  • Page 8: Functional Description And Specifications

    Soft Grip Indicator Light Only for FXA1271T LED Work light Function-Selection Ring Turbo Function Strap Fixing Button Model No. FXA1171T FXA1271T Rated Voltage 24 V d.c. Chuck Capacity Φ13 mm No-load Speed 0-550/2000 rpm TURBO Speed 0-700/2500 rpm Impact Rate...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack Do not attempt to modify WARNING WARNING from the tool before this tool or create making any assembly, adjustments or accessories not recommended for use with changing accessories. Such preventive safety this tool. Any such alteration or modification is measures reduce the risk of starting the tool misuse and could result in a hazardous accidentally.
  • Page 10 b. Remove the battery pack and select the Drill Fig. 4 Position. c. Rotate the chuck body counterclockwise, as viewed from chuck end, to open the chuck to approximately the bit diameter. d. Insert a clean bit up to the drill-bit flutes for small bits, or as far as it will go for large bits (Fig.
  • Page 11 REMOVABLE BIT CLIP (FIG.7) Fig. 7 Your tool is also equipped with a removable bit Step clip that can be positioned on the side of the tool for storing bits. Install the bit clip onto the tool: a. Remove the battery pack from the tool. Protruding b.
  • Page 12 AUXILIARY HANDLE (FIG. 9) Fig. 9 This tool is equipped with an auxiliary handle. For ease of operation, you can use the handle with either the left or the right hand. The handle can be locked in left or right positions. To install the auxiliary handle: a.
  • Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION-OF-ROTATION (FORWARD/ Fig. 10 CENTRE-LOCK/REVERSE) SELECTOR After tool use, lock the WARNING direction-of-rotation selector in the “OFF” position (centre-lock) to help prevent accidental starts and possible injury. Your tool is equipped with a direction-of-rotation selector, located above the variable-speed trigger switch.
  • Page 14 If the torque is too high, the Torque-Adjustment screws may be damaged or broken. Ring Model FXA1171T (Fig. 12): Your tool features 22 torque settings and 1 Fig. 13 drilling setting. Output torque will increase as the ring is rotated from 1 to 22 and vice-versa.
  • Page 15 LED LIGHT (FIG. 14) Fig. 14 Your tool is equipped with an LED light, located LED Work Light on the base of the tool. This provides additional light on the surface of the work piece for operation in lower-light areas. The LED light will automatically turn on with a slight squeeze on the variable-speed trigger switch, before the tool starts running, and will...
  • Page 16: Variable-Speed Trigger Switch

    This brushless Drill Driver/ Hammer Drill must be used only with the FLEX 24V series battery packs and chargers Variable-Speed Trigger Switch NOTICE: Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating information.
  • Page 17: Metal Drilling

    d. Depress the variable-speed trigger switch to h. If the bit jams in the workpiece or if the drill start the drill. stalls, stop the tool immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and determine the e. Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying reason for jamming.
  • Page 18: Masonry Drilling

    DRIVING SCREWS (FIG. 19) Fig. 19 Try to use standard-type screws for easy driving and improved grip. a. Install the correct driver bit. b. Ensure that the torque-adjustment ring is set to the most suitable setting. If in doubt, start with a low setting and gradually increase the setting as necessary.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    We recommend that all tool service be foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by performed by a FLEX Factory Service Centre or inserting pointed objects through openings. Authorized FLEX Service Station.
  • Page 20: Warranty Statement

    If the Customer registers its purchase of the Product online at www.flex-tools.com.au or by calling • 1300 000 346 in Australia or www.flex-tools.co.nz or by calling 0508 000 346 in New Zealand within 30 days of the date of its purchase (Registration), the Warranty Period for the following Products is as follows: FLEX 24V Tools: 5 years;...
  • Page 21: Warranty Claims

    The Warranty does not apply if: a) the Product is not supplied in its final shape and form by Chervon or an authorised FLEX Dealer, which can be confirmed on the website store locator (for avoidance of doubt, third party online stores such as eBay, Gumtree, Amazon, etc.
  • Page 22 *Original purchaser must register the product(s) within 30 days of purchase and retain their receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorised FLEX dealer and may not be transferred. If original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the warranty will apply for the duration set out in table above in column ‘LIMITED...
  • Page 25 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. Please contact FLEX customer service in Australia 1300 000 346 or New Zealand 0508 000 346 any time you have questions or warranty claims.
  • Page 26: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 27: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications WARNING provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term “power tool”...
  • Page 28 Power tool use and care Battery tool use and care Do not force the power tool. Use the correct Recharge only with the charger specified by power tool for your application. The correct the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for power tool will do the job better and safer at the one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire rate for which it was designed.
  • Page 29 SAFETY WARNINGS FOR IMPACT DRIVER Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
  • Page 30 SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 31 Symbol Name Designation/Explanation This product complies with applicable Regulatory compliance mark Australian standards.
  • Page 32 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS Impact Driver Fig. 1 Quick-Change Chuck Direction-of-Rotation (forward / centre-lock / reverse) Selector Variable-Speed Removable Bit Trigger Switch Holder / Bit Clip LED Light Removable Strap fixing for attaching a wrist strap (not included) in Belt Clip order to reduce the chances of dropping your tool.
  • Page 33 ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 Attach from the tool before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK (FIG. 2) Lock the variable-speed trigger switch “OFF” on the tool by placing the direction-of-rotation (forward/centre-lock/reverse) selector in the centre position before attaching or detaching...
  • Page 34 REMOVABLE BIT CLIP (FIG.4) Fig. 4 Your tool is also equipped with a removable bit Step clip that can be positioned on the side of the tool for storing bits. Protuding Install the bit clip onto the tool: Part a. Remove the battery pack from the tool. b.
  • Page 35 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 6 DIRECTION-OF-ROTATION (FORWARD/ CENTRE-LOCK/REVERSE) SELECTOR After tool use, lock the WARNING direction-of-rotation selector in the “OFF” position (centre-lock) to help prevent accidental starts and possible injury. Your tool is equipped with a direction-of-rotation selector, located above the variable-speed trigger switch.
  • Page 36 LED LIGHT (FIG. 8) Fig. 8 Your tool is equipped with the LED work light. This provides additional light on the surface of the work piece for operation in lower-light areas. The LED work light will automatically turn on with a slight squeeze on the trigger switch before the tool starts running.
  • Page 37 Use This brushless impact driver must be used of this product with damaged or missing parts only with the FLEX 24V series battery packs could result in serious personal injury. and chargers NOTICE: Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating information.
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    We recommend that all tool service be plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, performed by a FLEX Factory Service Centre or carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning Authorized FLEX Service Station. solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
  • Page 39: Warranty Statement

    If the Customer registers its purchase of the Product online at www.flex-tools.com.au or by calling • 1300 000 346 in Australia or www.flex-tools.co.nz or by calling 0508 000 346 in New Zealand within 30 days of the date of its purchase (Registration), the Warranty Period for the following Products is as follows: FLEX 24V Tools: 5 years;...
  • Page 40: Warranty Claims

    The Warranty does not apply if: a) the Product is not supplied in its final shape and form by Chervon or an authorised FLEX Dealer, which can be confirmed on the website store locator (for avoidance of doubt, third party online stores such as eBay, Gumtree, Amazon, etc.
  • Page 41 *Original purchaser must register the product(s) within 30 days of purchase and retain their receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorised FLEX dealer and may not be transferred. If original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the warranty will apply for the duration set out in table above in column ‘LIMITED...
  • Page 45 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. Please contact FLEX customer service in Australia 1300 000 346 or New Zealand 0508 000 346 any time you have questions or warranty claims.
  • Page 46: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 47: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications WARNING provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term “power tool”...
  • Page 48 Battery tool use and care Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become Recharge only with the charger specified by complacent and ignore tool safety the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for principles. A careless action can cause severe one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire injury within a fraction of a second.
  • Page 49 SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR GRINDING, CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS This power tool is intended to function as Damaged accessories will normally break apart a grinder or cut-off tool. Read all safety during this test time. warnings, instructions, illustrations and Wear personal protective equipment. specifications provided with this power tool.
  • Page 50 Do not use accessories that require liquid Maintain a firm grip on the power tool coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use may result in electrocution or shock. auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum Further safety instructions for all control over kickback or torque reaction...
  • Page 51 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply Use extra caution when making a “pocket excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the The protruding wheel may cut gas or water wheel increases the loading and susceptibility pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause...
  • Page 52 SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 53 Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection Alerts user to always operate with two Always operate with two hands hands Do not use the guard for cut-off Do not use the guard for cut-off operations operations This product complies with applicable Regulatory compliance mark...
  • Page 54 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Angle Grinder Fig. 1 Filter Switch Button Cover Spindle Lock Speed Indicator Spindle Press Button for Protective Clip Preselecting the Speed Grinding on Grinding Wheel Auxiliary Handle Wheel Guard for Guard Cutting Backing Flange Grinding Cut-off Wheel (not Wheel (not Supplied)
  • Page 55 ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 from the tool before Battery-release making any assembly, adjustments or Button changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. To reduce the risk of WARNING injury, always remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or changing accessories.
  • Page 56 NOTICE: Use only grinding wheels of the only cut-off wheels of the specified size with specified size with the grinding guard. Use the cutting guard. GRINDING /CUT-OFF WHEEL ASSEMBLY Fig. 4 Lock Nut Turn the tool OFF and WARNING remove the battery pack Grinding Wheel (Not before performing any assembly.
  • Page 57: Installing The Auxiliary Handle

    FILTER COVER (FIG. 7) Fig. 7 Using the filter cover will improve the performance and extend the life of the tool. a. Remove the battery pack. b. To attach the filter cover, snap the filter cover onto the tool foot. c.
  • Page 58 ADJUSTMENTS PRESELECTING THE SPEED (FIG. 9) Fig. 9 Press Button for NOTICE: This function is available only on Preselecting the Speed model of FXA3181A. Your tool is equipped with a memory function. After turning the tool off, the tool will revert to the previous setting when it is turned on again.
  • Page 59: Switch Button

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Battery tools are always in WARNING Fig. 11-1 operating condition. Be careful when the tool is not in use or when carrying it at your side. SWITCH BUTTON The tool can be turned “ON” with the switch button, located at the side of the motor housing. The switch button can be locked in the “ON”...
  • Page 60 This angle grinder must be used only with To prevent accidental WARNING the FLEX 24V series battery packs and starting that could cause chargers serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling NOTICE: Please refer to the battery pack...
  • Page 61 USING WITH CUT-OFF WHEEL (FIG. 13) Fig. 13 Always wear safety WARNING goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. A protective clip on WARNING grinding wheel guard for cutting must be installed when using a cut-off wheel to provide maximum protection for the operator.
  • Page 62: Maintenance

    We recommend that all tool service be plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, performed by a FLEX Factory Service Centre or carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning Authorized FLEX Service Station. solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
  • Page 63: Warranty Statement

    If the Customer registers its purchase of the Product online at www.flex-tools.com.au or by calling • 1300 000 346 in Australia or www.flex-tools.co.nz or by calling 0508 000 346 in New Zealand within 30 days of the date of its purchase (Registration), the Warranty Period for the following Products is as follows: FLEX 24V Tools: 5 years;...
  • Page 64: Warranty Claims

    The Warranty does not apply if: a) the Product is not supplied in its final shape and form by Chervon or an authorised FLEX Dealer, which can be confirmed on the website store locator (for avoidance of doubt, third party online stores such as eBay, Gumtree, Amazon, etc.
  • Page 65 This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorised FLEX dealer and may not be transferred. If original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the warranty will apply for the duration set out in table above in column ‘LIMITED STANDARD WARRANTY PERIOD’.
  • Page 69 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. Please contact FLEX customer service in Australia 1300 000 346 or New Zealand 0508 000 346 any time you have questions or warranty claims.
  • Page 70 SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 71 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications WARNING provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term "power tool"...
  • Page 72 Power tool use and care Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other Do not force the power tool. Use the correct battery packs may create a risk of injury and power tool for your application. The correct fire.
  • Page 73 SAFETY WARNINGS FOR RECIPROCATING SAW Hold the power tool by insulated gripping Use clamps or another practical way to surfaces, when performing an operation secure and support the workpiece to a where the cutting accessory may contact stable platform. Holding the workpiece by hand hidden wiring.
  • Page 74 SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 75 Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection This product complies with applicable Regulatory compliance mark Australian standards.
  • Page 76 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS One-Handed Reciprocating Saw Fig. 1 Lock-off Button Pivoting Shoe Tool-less Blade Variable-Speed Clamp Sleeve Trigger Switch LED Lights Saw Blade (for Wood) Model No. FXA2241 Rated Voltage 24 V d.c. No Load Speed 0-3000 /min Stroke 25.4 mm Sawing capacity in wood 210 mm...
  • Page 77 ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 from the tool before performing any assembly, adjustments, or Attach changing accessories. Such preventive safety measure reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK (FIG. 2) Place the lock-off button in the locked position. To attach the battery pack: Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves in the tool, and then slide the battery...
  • Page 78 d. Try to push in or pull out the blade to check Fig. 3b whether it is locked properly. NOTICE: The blade may be installed with the teeth pointing up or down, depending on the cutting operation. TO REMOVE THE SAW BLADE (FIG. 3C): Fig.
  • Page 79 ADJUSTMENTS PIVOTING SHOE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 4) Fig. 4 The shoe pivots to provide maximum control when it is aligned against the surface being cut. a. Place the lock-off button in the locked position and then remove the battery pack from the tool.
  • Page 80 Do not attempt to modify This brushless one-handed reciprocating WARNING this tool or create saw must be used only with the FLEX 24V accessories not recommended for use with series battery packs and chargers this tool. Any such alteration or modification is...
  • Page 81 To unlock the switch, push the side of the Fig. 5b lock-off button marked to the far right (Fig. 5b). Unlock VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 6) Fig. 6 Your tool is equipped with a variable-speed trigger switch. The tool can be turned ON or OFF by depressing or releasing the variable- speed trigger switch.
  • Page 82 The internal sensors will turn the tool off if the If the LED lights fail to light up when you switch tool and/or battery pack are overloaded. Rest on the tool, or they turn off suddenly during the tool for a while or place the tool and battery operation, please contact customer service or pack separately under air flow to cool them.
  • Page 83 NOTICE: When sawing fiberglass, plaster, Always wear safety WARNING wallboard, or spackling compound, clean the goggles or safety glasses motor vents frequently with a vacuum or with with side shields during power tool compressed air. These materials are highly operation or when blowing dust. If operation abrasive and may accelerate the wear on motor is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
  • Page 84 METAL CUTTING Fig. 10 Never use the wood- WARNING cutting blade for cutting metals. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. The saw can be used to cut metals, such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper.
  • Page 85 We recommend that all tool service be plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, performed by a FLEX Factory Service Centre or carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning Authorized FLEX Service Station. solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
  • Page 86: Warranty

    If the Customer registers its purchase of the Product online at www.flex-tools.com.au or by calling • 1300 000 346 in Australia or www.flex-tools.co.nz or by calling 0508 000 346 in New Zealand within 30 days of the date of its purchase (Registration), the Warranty Period for the following Products is as follows: FLEX 24V Tools: 5 years;...
  • Page 87 The Warranty does not apply if: a) the Product is not supplied in its final shape and form by Chervon or an authorised FLEX Dealer, which can be confirmed on the website store locator (for avoidance of doubt, third party online stores such as eBay, Gumtree, Amazon, etc.
  • Page 88 *Original purchaser must register the product(s) within 30 days of purchase and retain their receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorised FLEX dealer and may not be transferred. If original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the warranty will apply for the duration set out in table above in column ‘LIMITED...
  • Page 89 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. Please contact FLEX customer service in Australia 1300 000 346 or New Zealand 0508 000 346 any time you have questions or warranty claims.
  • Page 90: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 91: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all safety warnings, Under abusive conditions, liquid may be WARNING instructions, illustrations ejected from the battery; avoid contact. and specifications. Failure to follow all If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
  • Page 92: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Before using battery, read all instructions Battery leakage may occur under extreme and cautionary markings on (1) battery usage or temperature conditions. Avoid charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product contact with skin and eyes. The battery liquid using battery.
  • Page 93 SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 94 12.0Ah Battery Voltage 24V d.c Battery Type Lithium-Ion Charger Compatibility FXA0421, FXA0431 Recommended Charging Temperature 5 - 40 ℃ Recommended Storage Temperature < 50 ℃ Note: Use of chargers or battery packs not sold by FLEX will void the warranty.
  • Page 95: Power Indicator

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, Do not attempt to modify WARNING WARNING personal injury, and the battery pack or create product damage due to a short circuit, never accessories not recommended for use with immerse your charger or battery pack in this battery pack.
  • Page 96 TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK (FIG. 2) Fig. 2 NOTICE: This lithium-ion battery pack is shipped partially charged. Before using it for the first time, fully charge the battery pack. a. Always charge the battery pack with the correct charger. b.
  • Page 97: Battery Care

    The tool may be cleaned hazard. We recommend that all tool service be WARNING most effectively with performed by a FLEX Factory Service Center or compressed dry air. Always wear safety Authorized FLEX Service Station. goggles when cleaning tools with GENERAL MAINTENANCE compressed air.
  • Page 98: Warranty Statement

    If the Customer registers its purchase of the Product online at www.flex-tools.com.au or by calling • 1300 000 346 in Australia or www.flex-tools.co.nz or by calling 0508 000 346 in New Zealand within 30 days of the date of its purchase (Registration), the Warranty Period for the following Products is as follows: FLEX 24V Tools: 5 years;...
  • Page 99 The Warranty does not apply if: a) the Product is not supplied in its final shape and form by Chervon or an authorised FLEX Dealer, which can be confirmed on the website store locator (for avoidance of doubt, third party online stores such as eBay, Gumtree, Amazon, etc.
  • Page 100 *Original purchaser must register the product(s) within 30 days of purchase and retain their receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorised FLEX dealer and may not be transferred. If original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the warranty will apply for the duration set out in table above in column ‘LIMITED...
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  • Page 102 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. Please contact FLEX customer service in Australia 1300 000 346 or New Zealand 0508 000 346 any time you have questions or warranty claims.
  • Page 103 SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 104 10 minutes and seek medical Do not use attachment not recommended attention. or sold by FLEX. Using attachments not Place charger on flat nonflammable surfaces recommended may result in electric shock or and away from flammable materials when fire.
  • Page 105 Keep the battery charger clean by blowing The appliance is not to be used by persons compressed air on charger vents and wiping (including children) with reduced physical, the charger housing with a damp cloth. sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have Contamination may result in electric shock or been given supervision or instruction.
  • Page 106 SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 107 NOTE: All charging times are subject to environmental temperature and the battery pack condition. Intended Use The battery charger is designed for charging FLEX 24V batteries. The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Otherwise there is danger of fire and explosion.
  • Page 108: Important Charging Notes

    Clean with a cotton swab and alcohol, if necessary. d.If proper charging still does not occur, take or send the tool, battery pack and charger to your local FLEX Service Center. Please refer to the Customer Service information on the cover of this manual.
  • Page 109 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, Do not attempt to modify WARNING WARNING personal injury, and the charger or create product damage due to a short circuit, never accessories not recommended for use with immerse your charger or battery pack in fluid this charger.
  • Page 110 Battery Pack Charge Status Power Indicator <25% 25%-50% Last segment flashing, the rest are solid 50%-75% ≥75% d. When the battery pack is charging, the f. The battery pack will fully charge if left on the green LED will flash. The power indicator charger, but it will not overcharge.
  • Page 111 If a different battery pack charges normally, the battery is too cold, place it indoors until it reaches room temperature. have the first malfunctioning battery pack serviced by an Authorized FLEX Service CHARGER ERROR Station. b) If a different battery pack also indicates an If the charger self-inspection fails to react when error, the charger may be malfunctioning.
  • Page 112: General Maintenance

    We recommend that all tool service be Ventilation openings and switch selectors must performed by a FLEX Factory Service Center or be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not Authorized FLEX Service Station. attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.
  • Page 113 If the Customer registers its purchase of the Product online at www.flex-tools.com.au or by calling • 1300 000 346 in Australia or www.flex-tools.co.nz or by calling 0508 000 346 in New Zealand within 30 days of the date of its purchase (Registration), the Warranty Period for the following Products is as follows: FLEX 24V Tools: 5 years;...
  • Page 114 The Warranty does not apply if: a) the Product is not supplied in its final shape and form by Chervon or an authorised FLEX Dealer, which can be confirmed on the website store locator (for avoidance of doubt, third party online stores such as eBay, Gumtree, Amazon, etc.
  • Page 115 *Original purchaser must register the product(s) within 30 days of purchase and retain their receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorised FLEX dealer and may not be transferred. If original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the warranty will apply for the duration set out in table above in column ‘LIMITED...

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