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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.
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.
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”...
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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.
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SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC FOR DRYWALL SCREWDRIVERS Hold power tool by insulated gripping Wait until the electric power tool has come surfaces, when performing an operation to a standstill before putting it down. The where the fastener may contact hidden insertion tool may jam and cause you to lose wiring.
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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...
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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Disposal information for the old Do not throw electric power tools into the machine household waste! This product complies with applicable Regulatory compliance mark Australian standards.
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Lock-on Button Direction-of-Rotation (forward/centrelock/reverse) Selector Variable-Speed Trigger Switch LED Worklight Bit Clip Removable Belt Clip Model no. FXA1611 Rated voltage 24 V d.c. No-load speed (RPM) 0-4500 /min Chuck size 6.35 mm Hex Max. torque (hard/soft) 3.2/0.7 Nm Recommended operating temperature -20 –...
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ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 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 Detach...
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CHANGING BIT HOLDER Fig. 5 Lock the variable-speed WARNING trigger switch “OFF” by "click" placing the direction-of-rotation selector in Stop Sleeve the centre position. a. Pull the stop sleeve out and remove it from the tool (Fig. 5). b. Push the clutch toward the rear of the tool and pull the bit holder out from the gearcase (Fig.
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ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION-OF-ROTATION (FORWARD/ Fig. 8 CENTRE-LOCK/REVERSE) SELECTOR (FIG. 8) 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.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Battery tools are always in WARNING Fig. 10 operating condition. Be careful when the tool is not in use or when carrying it at your side. VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 10) Your tool is equipped with a variable-speed trigger switch.
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This drywall screwdriver must be used only with the FLEX 24V series battery packs and If any parts are damaged WARNING chargers. or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced.
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NOTICE: Do not grip the rotating screwdriver Fig. 13 head during operation (Fig. 13). Screwing in screws: a. Insert an appropriate screwdriver bit. b. Set the screw-in depth. √ c. Set the direction of rotation to forward rotation. d. Grip the tool with one hand on the handle and assume a working position.
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.
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;...
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.
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*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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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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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.
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SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The collated screw magazine is designed starting the power tool accidentally. to only be used with the FLEX FXA1611 When driving screws, never reach into brushless drywall screwdriver. the magazine. Keep hands clear of the...
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS Collated Screw Magazine Fig. 1 Release Button Screw Length Large Spring Adjustment Tab Dial for Screw-in Shoe Depth Screw-in Depth Indicator Advancing Mechanism Collated-Screw Bit Depth Locking Pin Release Button Presetting Indicator for Screw Guide Small Spring Pin Screw-in Depth Model No.
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NOTICE: For proper operation only use the collated screw bit with PH2 Ø 5 x 150. Refer to and follow the instructions on “Changing Bit Holder “ in your FLEX FXA1611 brushless drywall screwdriver manual to: c. Push the clutch backward and push the provided collated screw bit into the gearcase.
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INSERTING COLLATED SCREW STRIP Fig. 4 (FIG. 4) NOTICE: Use only screw strips with screw sizes 3.5 – 4.2 mm with this magazine. Only insert screw strips when the screwdriver is turned off and the trigger switch is locked. Proper use of collated strips will reduce the risk of injury, reduce jams and prevent screws from Advancing damaging the workpiece.
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ADJUSTMENTS Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 6a from the drywall Screw Length screwdriver and lock the variable-speed Adjustment Tab trigger switch “OFF” by placing the direction-of-rotation selector in the centre position. SETTING THE SCREW LENGTH Do not adjust the screw CAUTION length while a screw strip is in the magazine.
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ROTATING THE MAGAZINE (FIG. 8) Fig. 8 This collated magazine has the ability to rotate without being taken off the drywall screwdriver. To rotate, grip the top portion of the magazine with one hand, while holding the drywall screwdriver with the other hand, then rotate the magazine.
Use a brush and blow dust and debris out of the serious hazard. We recommend that all tool main housing with dry compressed air as needed. service be performed by a FLEX Factory Service Wear appropriate eye WARNING Centre or Authorized FLEX Service Station.
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TO INSTALL THE ADVANCING MECHANISM Fig. 10c (FIG. 10c) a. With the magazine attachment removed from screwdriver, align the tabs on the shoe with Tabs Slots the slots in the magazine housing. b. Push in slightly, then align the return spring with the pocket in the advancing mechanism.
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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;...
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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.
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*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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