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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model: FXA1231
24V BRUSHLESS HAMMER 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 FXA1231
- 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 HAMMER DRILL Safety instructions for all operations: Safety instructions when using long drill bits: Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. • Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. Never operate at higher speed than the • maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At higher Hold the power tool by insulated gripping •...
- 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 Switch Soft Grip Removable Strap Belt Clip LED Work Light Fixing Removable Bit Holder / Bit Clip FXA1231 Model No. 24 V d.c. Rated Voltage Max. Φ13 mm Chuck Capacity 0-500/1800 /min (RPM) No-load Speed Impact Rate 0-8000/28800 /min (BPM)
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 from the tool before performing any assembly or adjustments, or Battery-Release changing accessories. Such preventive safety Button measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK (FIG. 2) Lock the variable-speed trigger switch “OFF”...
- Page 10 INSTALL AND REMOVE BITS Fig. 3 (FIG. 3, 4, AND 5) Do not use the tool while WARNING grasping the chuck to loosen or tighten the chuck jaws on the bit. Keyless Chuck Friction burn or hand injury is possible if attempting to grasp the spinning chuck.
- Page 11 REMOVABLE BELT CLIP (FIG. 6) Fig. 6 Your tool is equipped with a removable belt clip that can be positioned on the left side of the tool for convenient transport. Opening To install the belt clip onto the tool: a. Remove the battery pack from the tool. b.
- 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 FUNCTION-SELECTION RING AND TORQUE- Fig. 11 Function-Selection Ring ADJUSTMENT RING (FIG. 11) Do not adjust the torque WARNING or function-selection ring when the tool is running. Your tool is equipped with a function-selection ring and torque adjustment ring for various applications.
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Page 14: Variable-Speed Trigger Switch
Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as parts. seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and This brushless Hammer Drill must be used bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can only with the FLEX 24V series battery packs cause a short circuit. and chargers. If any parts are damaged WARNING... - Page 15 DRILLING (FIG. 14) Fig. 14 Always wear safety WARNING goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. a. Check that the direction-of-rotation selector is at the correct setting (forward or reverse).
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Page 16: Drilling Metal
DRILLING METAL Maintain a speed and a pressure that allow • cutting without overheating the bit. Applying For maximum performance, use high-speed too much pressure will: steel bits for metal or steel drilling. Overheat the Drill. – When drilling metals, use light oil on the drill •... - Page 17 DRILLING MASONRY (FIG. 17) Fig. 17 For maximum performance, use carbide-tipped masonry bits when drilling holes in brick, tile, concrete, etc. Maintain a speed and a pressure that allow • cutting without overheating the bit or drill. Applying too much pressure will: Overheat the drill.
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Page 18: Maintenance
We recommend that tic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon all tool service be performed by a FLEX Factory tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, am- Service Centre or Authorized FLEX Service Sta- monia and household detergents that contain tion. -
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21 *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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