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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model: FXA1681
24V BRUSHLESS RIGHT ANGLE 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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Summary of Contents for Flex FXA1681
- 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.
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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 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 5 SAFETY WARNINGS FOR RIGHT ANGLE DRILL Safety instructions for all operations Do not drill, fasten or break into existing • walls or other blind areas where electrical Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. • wiring may exist. If this situation is Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
- 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 This product complies with applicable Regulatory compliance mark Australian standards. Disposal information for the old Do not throw electric power tools into the machine household waste!
- Page 8 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Right Angle Drill Fig. 1 Front Handle Auxiliary Handle Main Handle Keyed Chuck Chuck Key Hole Speed LED Work Chuck Jaws Chuck Key Holder Change Knob Light Turbo Function Button Variable-Speed Trigger Switch Direction-of-Rotation Hook (forward/centre-lock/reverse) Selector Chuck Key...
- Page 9 Model No. FXA1681 Rated Voltage 24V d. c. Chuck Capacity Φ 4 – 13 mm Low Speed High Speed No-load Speed 0-400 /min (RPM) 0-1350 /min (RPM) Turbo 0-490 /min (RPM) 0-1650 /min (RPM) Anti-kickback Mechanical Clutch Soft Start Overload Protection...
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 from the tool before performing any assembly or 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 11 INSTALL AND REMOVE BITS (FIG. 3, 4, AND 5) Fig. 3 Always be sure that the tool WARNING is switched off and the battery pack is removed before carrying out any work on the tool. To install the bit a. Lock the variable-speed trigger switch OFF on the tool by placing the direction-of-rotation selector in the centre position.
- Page 12 CHUCK KEY STORAGE Fig. 6 Your tool features a chuck key holder on the bottom of the tool. To prevent loss, return the chuck key into the chuck key holder after each use (Fig. 6). To install the chuck key into its holder Insert the chuck key vertically into the holder and the flat head into the groove as shown in Fig.
- Page 13 INSTALL AND REMOVE HOOK Fig. 8 The hook is included with the tool but requires installation. To install the hook 1. Lock the variable-speed trigger switch “OFF” on the tool by placing the direction-of-rotation selector in the centre position. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3.
- Page 14 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 in front of the variable-speed trigger switch.
- Page 15 TURBO MODE Fig. 12 In turbo mode the tool delivers higher rotation speed. The torque remains the same. NOTE: When operating in turbo mode, the tool depletes the battery pack charge faster. NOTE: The turbo mode cannot be activated or deactivated while the tool is in operation.
- Page 16 Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as This brushless right Angle Drill must be seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and used only with the FLEX 24V series battery bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can packs and chargers. cause a short circuit.
- Page 17 BIT BINDING Avoid drilling warped, wet, knotty, and/or • pitchy material if possible. To reduce the risk of WARNING Avoid drilling in material that you suspect • injury, hold or brace the contains hidden nails or other things that may tool securely.
- Page 18 BRACING FOR REVERSE ROTATION Fig. 16 (FIG. 16) When drilling in reverse, the bit will rotate in a counterclockwise direction (A). If the bit binds in the hole, the bit will come to a sudden stop and the drill will suddenly react in a clockwise direction (B).
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Page 19: Drilling Metal
DRILLING WOOD (FIG. 18) Fig. 18 For maximum performance, use high-speed steel or brad-point bits for wood drilling. Begin drilling at a very low speed to prevent • the bit from slipping off the starting point. Increase speed as the drill bit bites into the •... -
Page 20: General 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 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...
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