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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 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.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR HAMMER Safety instructions for all operations: Safety instructions when using long drill bits with rotary hammers: Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. • Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. Never operate at higher speed than the •...
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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 Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection This product complies with applicable Regulatory compliance mark Australian standards.
(forward/centre-lock/ SDS-plus Chuck reverse) Selector Variable-Speed Trigger Switch LED Light Quick Clamp Depth Rod Auxiliary Handle Model No. FXA1531 Rated Voltage 24 V d.c. Chuck Size/Type SDS-plus No-load Speed 0-1400 /min (RPM) Impact Rate 0-4500 /min (BPM) Recommended operating temperature -20 –...
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ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 from the tool before performing any assembly or adjustments, or Attach changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK (FIG. 2) Lock "OFF" the variable-speed trigger switch on the tool by placing the direction-of-rotation (forward/centre-lock/reverse) selector in the centre position before attaching or detaching...
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To remove the accessory (Fig. 4): Fig. 4 Use protective gloves WARNING when removing the bit from the tool, or first allow the bit to cool down. The bit may be hot after prolonged use. Pull back the locking sleeve and remove the –...
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ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION-OF-ROTATION (FORWARD/ Fig. 7 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.
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This brushless rotary hammer 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 Variable-Speed Trigger information.
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MODE SELECTOR (FIG. 10) Fig. 10 The operation of the gearbox for each application is set with the mode selector. To change among functions, slide and rotate the selector to the desired operating mode. Rotary Drilling Mode Hammer Drilling Mode Mode Selector Working Angle Adjustment for Chisel...
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DRILLING MASONRY (HAMMER DRILLING MODE) For maximum performance, use carbide-tipped Produce off-centre or irregular-shaped holes. – masonry bits when drilling holes in brick, b. Apply light pressure and medium speed for concrete, etc. and set the mode selector to the best results in brick.
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DRILLING WOOD (ROTARY DRILLING MODE) Fig. 12 (FIG. 12) For maximum performance, use high-speed steel or brad-point bits for wood drilling, and set the mode selector to the rotary drilling mode . a. Begin drilling at a very low speed to prevent the bit from slipping off the starting point.
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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