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Flex FXA2231 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model:
FXA2231
24V BRUSHLESS JIG 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, 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 JIG 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 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.
  • Page 8 Splinter Guard Blade Release Lever Orbit-Control Base Cover Plate Rip-Fence Mounting Slots Lever Model No. FXA2231 Rated Voltage 24 V d.c. Speed Range (strokes per minute) 0 – 3500 /min Speed Presets 1, 2, 3, 4, Auto Stroke Length 25 mm...
  • Page 9 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 click Always switch off the tool WARNING before attaching or detaching of the battery pack.

  • Page 10: Installing And Removing

    INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SAW Fig. 4 Guide Roller BLADE To install the saw blade (Fig. 4): a. Insert the blade (with its teeth facing the cutting direction) into the slot of the blade holder as far as the blade can go. b.
  • Page 11 The cover plate should snap securely and Fig. 7 audibly onto the rear of the base (Fig. 7). Removal: Press down on the two release tabs and slide the cover plate forward. Lift the cover plate off the base to remove it (Fig.

  • Page 12: Installation

    SPLINTER GUARD Fig. 10 The clear plastic splinter guard serves as a zero-clearance throat along the blade to reduce Ribs splintering of the top surface of the workpiece. The splinter guard is a consumable component Splinter Guard that should be replaced when worn out or when blades of different thicknesses are used.

  • Page 13: Chip Guard

    CHIP GUARD Fig. 13 Installation: Insert the chip guard from the front of the saw, snap the gearbox and the limit post is aligned Limit with the positioning groove of the gearbox. Posts (Fig. 13 & 14). Disassembly: Positioning Open the tabs and remove the chip guard Grooves forward.
  • Page 14 ADJUSTMENTS Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 17 from the tool before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. ADJUSTING THE BASE BEVEL ANGLE The base can be tilted at 0° to 45° (left or right) for bevel setting.
  • Page 15 USING THE SPEED PRESETS (FIG. 20) Fig. 20 LED Indicator Your tool is equipped with a speed control panel, located below the handle. It consists of a speed preset button, "A" button, and 5 LED indicators. You can use the buttons to select one of the 5 speed presets based on the material to be cut.
  • Page 16 LED Indicator Status Speed / Speed SPM (Stroke Recommended material to be cut Preset Per Minute) 3500 Wood, Mild Steel, Aluminum 1400/3500 Wood, Mild Steel, Aluminum NOTE: Due to the variety of material thickness you to cut workpieces faster but the service life and types, the cutting efficiency may be of the blade will diminish.
  • Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Battery tools are always in WARNING Fig. 22 operating condition. Be careful when the tool is not in use or when carrying it at your side. LOCK-ON/OFF BUTTON AND VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH Your tool is equipped with a Lock-on/off button, Lock-off located above the variable-speed trigger switch.

  • Page 18: Cutting Tips

    This brushless jig 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 19 CUTTING WITH A STRAIGHTEDGE Fig. 24 Always use a rough-cut blade when possible. Clamp a straightedge onto the workpiece parallel to the line of cut and flush with the side of the saw base. Either a. first mark the line of cut and then position the straightedge parallel and at the same distance as between the blade and the side edge of the base or...

  • Page 20: Metal Cutting

    B. Plunge cutting (Fig. 26): Fig. 26 You do not need to drill a starting hole or make a lead-in cut if you carefully perform the following: a. Make sure that the base of the saw is set to straight cut (No bevel angle. b.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

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

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24 *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...