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Flex FXA1551A Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model:
FXA1551A
24V ROTARY HAMMER
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 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. Always start drilling at low speed and with •...
  • 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 Release Mode Selector LED Light Button Depth Rod Auxiliary Handle Detachable Keyless 3-jaw Chuck Model No. FXA1551A Rated Voltage 24 V d.c. Chuck Size/Type SDS-plus No-load Speed 0-980 /min (RPM) 0-4350 /min (IPM) Impact Rate Recommended Working Temperature -20 – 40°C Recommended Storage Temperature <...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 from the tool before performing any assembly or adjustments, or Attach Detach changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK (FIG. 2) Lock “OFF”...
  • Page 10 To remove the accessory (Fig. 4): Fig. 4 Use protective gloves WARNING when removing the bit Locking Sleeve 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 –...
  • Page 11 AUXILIARY HANDLE (FIG. 7) Fig. 7 The tool must be supported with the auxiliary handle, which can be swiveled 360°. To reposition and/or swivel the handle, rotate hand grip to loosen it, move the handle to the desired position, and securely retighten the hand grip.
  • Page 12 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 9 DIRECTION-OF-ROTATION (FORWARD/ CENTRE-LOCK/REVERSE) SELECTOR (FIG. 9) 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.
  • Page 13 VIBRATION DAMPER (FIG. 11) Fig. 11 The vibration damper provides the operator with comfort without sacrificing power or performance. Ideal force applied to the handle by the operator compresses the vibration damper slightly and allows the tool to work aggressively while the handle remains steady.
  • Page 14 This rotary hammer must be used only Fig. 12 with the FLEX 24V series battery packs and chargers. NOTICE: Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating information.
  • Page 15 MODE SELECTOR (FIG. 13) Fig. 13 The operation of the gearbox for each application is set with the mode selector. To change among functions, depress the release button and rotate the selector to the desired operating mode. NOTICE: Do not operate the mode selector until the tool comes to a complete stop.

  • Page 16: Drilling Masonry

    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.
  • Page 17 f. When drilling hard, smooth surfaces, use a DRILLING centre punch to mark the desired location of Always wear safety WARNING the hole. This will prevent the drill bit from goggles or safety glasses slipping off-centre as the hole is started. with side shields during power tool g.

  • Page 18: Drilling Metal

    DRILLING METAL (ROTARY DRILLING MODE) For maximum performance, use high-speed c. Maintain a speed and a pressure that allow steel bits for drilling metal or steel, and set the cutting without overheating the bit. Applying mode selector to the rotary drilling mode . too much pressure will: a.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

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

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22 *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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