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Flex FXA2331 Operator's Manual

24v brushless 64mm compact band saw
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model:
FXA2331
24V BRUSHLESS 64MM COMPACT BAND SAW
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 and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings WARNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) 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 power tool for your application. The correct and fire.

  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules For Band Saw

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAW Hold power tool by insulated gripping Secure the workpiece. Clamping devices or • • surfaces when performing an operation a vise will hold the workpiece in place better where the cutting accessory may contact than the hand.
  • 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 Wear mask symbol Alerts user to wear dust mask This product complies with applicable Regulatory compliance mark Australian standards.
  • Page 8 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Compact Band Saw Fig. 1 Variable-speed Trigger Switch Lock-off Button Main Handle Front Handle Saw Hook Tension Lock Lever Light Hex Key Blade Blade Guard Guide Adjustment Screw Blade Guard Workpiece Guide Blade Cover Lock Blade Cover...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model No. FXA2331 Rated Voltage 24 V d.c. No-load Speed 0-180m/min Round Stock: 64 mm Max. Cutting Depth Rectangular Stock: 64 mm x 64 mm Blade Dimension 835 mm x 12.7 mm x 0.5 mm Recommended operating temperature -20 – 40°C Recommended storage temperature <...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 from the tool before Attach making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety Detach measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK (FIG. 2) To attach the battery pack: Battery- Align the raised ribs on the battery pack with the release...
  • Page 11 10 Teeth per inch For tough stock 3/16" up to 3-1/4" in diameter or width. 14 Teeth per inch For tough stock 5/32" up to 3/4" in diameter or width. 18 Teeth per inch For thin-wall tubing and thin sheets heavier than 21 gauge. 24 Teeth per inch For thin-wall tubing and thin sheets heavier than 21 gauge.
  • Page 12 3. Turn the band saw over and place it on a Fig. 3b workbench or table with the front handle to the right (Fig. 3b). 4. Lift both blade cover locks (B) and open the blade cover (C) (Fig. 3c). 5.
  • Page 13 To remove blade (Fig. 4a, 4b, 4c) Fig. 4a The saw blade may be very WARNING Tension Lock Lever hot after use. Allow the blade to cool down and wear gloves when removing a saw blade. 1. Remove the battery pack from the tool. 2.
  • Page 14 WORKPIECE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 5) Fig. 5 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Loosen the two screws with the included hex key. 3. Move the workpiece guide to the desired position. Screw 4. Securely tighten both screws. Workpiece Guide LED LIGHT Fig.
  • Page 15 SAW HOOK (FIG. 7) Fig. 7 Your tool is equipped with a hook. Use the hook Saw Hook to hang the saw from a rafter or beam, or other similar secure structure for temporary storage during work breaks. Recommended lumber size to support the saw with the hook: 2x4.

  • Page 16: Intended Use

    This band saw must be used only with the FLEX 24V series battery packs and chargers NOTICE: Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating information.

  • Page 17: General Cutting

    PROPER HAND POSITION (FIG. 9) Fig. 9 To reduce the risk of serious WARNING personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position. Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle and one hand on the front handle. GENERAL CUTTING 1.
  • Page 18 TIPS FOR BETTER CUTTING Never use liquid coolants with portable band • saws. Use of liquid coolants will cause build- Start cutting on a surface where the greatest • up on pulleys and reduce performance. number of teeth will be in contact with the workpiece at one time (Fig.

  • Page 19: General Maintenance

    We recommend that all tool service be compressed air. Ventilation openings and performed by a FLEX Factory Service Centre or switch levers must be kept clean and free of Authorized FLEX Service Station. foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.
  • Page 20 ACCESSORIES The use of any other accessories not specified in this manual WARNING may create a hazard. Hex Key 835mm x 13mm x 0.5mm 14/18 TPI Band Saw Blade -20-...

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23 *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...