C 18 Li - Screwdriver FESTOOL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Cordless screwdriver
Brand	Festool
Model	C 18 Li
Category	Screwdriver
Motor voltage	18 V
No-load speed	0 - 1100 rpm
Impact energy	1.8 J (hammer mode)
Tool holder	SDS-plus
Max drilling diameter	Steel 13 mm, Wood 25 mm, Concrete 18 mm
Weight (with auxiliary handle)	2.6 kg
Power supply	18 V Li-Ion / NiMH / NiCd battery (rechargeable)
Charger	TCL 3
Operating modes	Screwing/Drilling, Hammer drilling
Lighting	Integrated LED
Battery capacity display	LED (green, yellow, red)
Recommended hearing protection	Yes
Permissible charging temperature	5°C to 25°C (battery)
Maintenance	Clean ventilation openings and contacts
Spare parts	Original Festool parts
Compliance standards	CE, EN 60745, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions - C 18 Li FESTOOL

How to charge the battery?

Before first use, fully charge the battery. Use the TCL 3 charger. Plug the charger, insert the battery. The charger LED indicates the status: fast flashing green = fast charging, solid green = charging complete. Protect the charger from moisture and metal parts.

How to insert and remove the battery?

To insert the battery [1-7], push it into the compartment until it clicks. To remove it, press the release button [1-8] and pull the battery backwards. Always remove the battery before any adjustment or maintenance.

How to change the direction of rotation?

Use the switch [1-3]: push it to the left for clockwise rotation (screwing), to the right for counterclockwise rotation (unscrewing). Do not switch while the motor is running.

How to set the drilling/hammer mode?

The switch [1-5] allows you to choose between two modes: hammer position for hammer drilling (concrete, brick) and drill position for screwing/drilling (wood, metal, plastic).

How to replace the tool (bit or drill)?

First remove the battery. For SDS-plus tools: push the locking sleeve [1-2] backwards, insert the tool while turning until it clicks. For the CENTROTEC chuck, only use CENTROTEC tools. Wear protective gloves.

What to do if the battery does not charge?

Check the charger LED: flashing red indicates a fault (e.g., short circuit, defective battery). Solid red = temperature out of limits. Let the battery cool down between 5°C and 25°C. If the problem persists, contact Festool customer service.

How to use the depth stop?

Attach the depth stop [1-12] into the auxiliary handle [1-11]. Loosen the handle, adjust the stop so that the distance between the drill tip and the stop corresponds to the desired depth, then retighten.

How to clean and maintain the device?

Keep the ventilation openings clean to ensure cooling. Clean the contacts of the battery, charger, and tool. Use only original Festool parts. For any repairs, contact an authorized workshop.

What accessories are available?

Festool offers a range of accessories: CENTROTEC chuck, auxiliary handle, depth stop, extraction nozzle for drilling dust, and various SDS-plus drills and bits. Consult the Festool catalog.

Where to find the user manual?

The user manual is available for free in PDF format on notice-facile.com. You can also request a translation in your language by providing your email on the site.

USER MANUAL C 18 Li FESTOOL

Black electrostatic drill press tool with visible branding and mounting base (no readable text or symbols)

Isometric line drawing of a layered electronic device with no visible text or symbols

TCL 3

		BPC 12, BPC 15, BPC 18 BPS 12, BPS 15, BPS 18BP 12, BP 15, BP 18
	V~	120
	Hz	60
	V=	10.8 - 18
	A	3
°C	°C	-5 - 45
DCM		II

Lilon 4,2 Ah

min.

\~70

Lilon 5,2 Ah

min.

\~90

BPC 18 Li
	V=	18
	Ah	5.2
[###]	kg	0.7

Original operating manual

1 S y m b o l s

Symbol Significance

Warning of general danger

Risk of electric shock

Read operating instructions and safety notices!

Wear ear protection.

Wear protective gloves.

Wear a dust mask.

Wear protective goggles.

Do not dispose of with domestic waste.

Inserting the battery pack

Removing the battery pack

Hammer drilling

Screwdriving/drilling

Tip or advice

Handling instruction

• Mains voltage (input) and frequency

Voltage (output)

Rapid charging max.

Permitted temperature range

Safety class II

Charging times

Capacity

Weight

2 Safety instructions

2.1 General safety instructions

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

2.2 Safety instructions for specific drills

- Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

- Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.

- Wear ear protection. Exposure to noise can result in loss of hearing.

- Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or may cause an electric shock.

- Harmful/toxic dust may be produced during your work (e.g. paint containing lead, certain types of wood and metal). Inhaling or coming into contact with this dust may represent a hazard for operating personnel or persons in the vicinity. Comply with the safety regulations that apply in your country.

Wear a P2 dust mask to protect your health.

- Wear suitable protection: such as ear protection, safety goggles, a dust mask for work which generates dust, and protective gloves when working with raw materials and when changing tools.

CAUTION! Power tool can block and cause sudden kickback! Switch off immediately!

- If a tool becomes stuck in the material, it can be removed simply by reversing the rotational direction of the machine.

- Do not use the power tool in the rain or in damp surroundings. Moisture in the power tool may cause a short circuit and burning.

- Do not lock the on/off switch permanently!

2.3 Battery pack and charger safety instructions

- This charger can be operated by persons with re-

GB BHC 18

duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of practical experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed to use the machine safely and understand the dangers of machine operation.

Children are not allowed use or play with the machine.

• Do not open the battery pack or the charger!
• Prevent metal parts (e.g. from entering the charger!
• Risk of explosion! Do not use battery packs or chargers from other manufacturers!
• Protect the battery pack from excessive heat > 50 °C or constant heat sources such as sunlight or naked flames!
• Never use water to extinguish burning li-ion battery packs! Use sand or a fire blanket.
• Check the plug and the cable regularly and should either become damaged, in order to avoid a hazard, have them replaced by an authorised after-sales service workshop.
• Protect the machine from moisture.
• Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Always pull the mains plug out of the socket when the charger is not in use.
• Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be supplied via residual current device with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

2.4 Emission levels

Levels determined in accordance with EN 60745 are typically:

Hammer drilling in concrete

Sound pressure level L _PA = 88 dB(A)

Noise level L _WA = 99 dB(A)

Uncertainty K = 3 dB

CAUTION

When working with noise

Damage to hearing

▶ Always use ear protection.

Vibration emission value a_h (vector sum for three directions) and uncertainty K measured in accordance with EN 60745:

	a_h	K
Hammer drilling in concrete	13,8 m/s2	3,4 m/s2

The specified emissions values (vibration, noise)

• are used to compare machines.
• They are also used for making preliminary estimates regarding vibration and noise loads during operation.
• They represent the primary applications of the power tool.

Increase possible for other applications, with other insertion tools or if not maintained adequately. Take metal chips or fluids note of riding and downtimes of machine!

3 Intended use

Cordless rotary hammer suitable

• for hammer drilling in concrete, brick and stone,
• for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic with no impact function,
• for inserting and tightening screws.

Charger TCL 3 suitable for

• charging Festool battery packs: BP, BPS and BPC (NiMH, NiCd, li-ion are recognised automatically.)
• indoor use only.

The user is liable for improper or non-in-tended use.

4 T e c h n i c a l d

Cordless rotary hammer BHC 18

Motor voltage 18V
Idling speed	0 - 1100 rpm
Impact energy	1,8 J
Collar	43 mm
Tool adapter	SDS-plus
Drill diameter max.
Steel	13 mm
Wood	25 mm
Hammer drilling in concrete	18 mm
Weight with auxiliary handle	2,6 kg

i Further technical data on the charger and battery packs can be found on page 6.

5 Machine features

[1-1] Tool adapter
[1-2] Release sleeve
[1-3] Right/left switch
[1-4] On/Off switch
[1-5] Drilling/hammer drilling selector switch

[1-6] Belt clip

[1-7] Battery pack

[1-8] Button for releasing the battery pack

[1-9] Capacity display

[1-10] LED lamp

[1-11] Auxiliary handle

[1-12] Depth stop

[1-13] Insulated gripping surfaces (grey shaded area)

[3-1] LED-Display

[3-2] Cable holder

[4] Wall mount for charger

The specified illustrations appear at the beginning of the Operating Instructions.

60 operation

WARNING

Unauthorised voltage or frequency!

Risk of accidents

Observe the specifications on the machine's name plate.
▶ Observe country-specific regulations.

6.1 Charger cable holder [3-2]

Unwind the cable completely from the recess before using the charger.

6.2 Changing the battery pack Inserting the battery pack [2 A]

Removing the battery pack [2 B]

6.3 Charging the battery pack [3]

The battery pack is delivered partially charged. Charge the battery pack completely before using for the first time.

The LED [3-1] on the charger indicates the respective operating status of the charger.

6.4 Light and battery capacity indicator

The LED on the lamp [1-10] is both a light and a battery capacity indicator [1-9].

The LED automatically indicates the charging state of the battery pack (not NiCd and NiMH battery packs) when the on/off switch [1-4] is pressed.

7 Settings

7.1 Changing direction of rotation [1-3]

• Switch to the left = clockwise rotation
• Switch to the right = counterclockwise rotation

7.2 Selecting the operating mode

Hammer drilling

Set selector switch [1-5] to hammer symbol.

Screwdriving/drilling

Set selector switch [1-5] to drill symbol.

8 Tool holder, attachments

WARNING

Risk of injury

▶ Always disconnect the battery pack before performing any type of work on the machine!

8.1 Changing tools [5]

① The SDS-plus system clamps drilling tools in position without requiring a tool wrench.

CAUTION

Hot and sharp tools

Risk of injury

▶ Do not use insert tools that are blunt or defective.
▶ Wear protective gloves.

Inserting the tool

▶ Clean the tool shank and apply a coating of multipurpose grease.
▶ Do [1-2]not retract the release sleeve, but insert the tool in the tool holder [1-1] and turn until it engages.
▶ Check that the tool is seated correctly.

Removing the tool

▶ Pull back the release sleeve [1-2] and remove the tool.

8.2 CENTROTEC tool chuck [6]

Quick change of tools with CENTROTEC shaft

Only clamp CENTROTEC tools in CENTRO-TEC tool chucks.

▶ Before working with the CENTROTEC tool chuck, set the selector switch [1-5] to the drill symbol.

8.3 Auxiliary handle [1-11]

We recommend working with an auxiliary handle [7-1] to ensure a safe, non-tiring working posture.

Attaching the auxiliary handle [7]

▶ Attach the auxiliary handle [7-1] to the neck of the gear housing.
▶ Turn the grip anticlockwise until the auxiliary handle [7-1] is secured in position.

8.4 Depth stop [1-12]

① The drilling depth can be adjusted using the depth stop [7-2].

Attaching the depth stop [7-2]

▶ Unscrew the auxiliary handle [7-1] by turning the grip anticlockwise.
▶ Insert the depth stop [7-2] in the auxiliary handle [7-1].
▶ Pull out the depth stop [7-2] until the distance between the tip of the drill and the tip of the depth stop corresponds to the desired drilling depth.
▶ Tighten the grip on the auxiliary handle [7-1] again.

8.5 Extraction

Please observe the safety regulations applicable in your country for dust. The relevant limit values must be observed at the workstation. A dust extractor may be required for corresponding dust exposure and depending on regulations. Festool offers a drilling dust nozzle in the accessories system.

9 Working with the machine

WARNING

Risk of injury

▶ Always secure the workpiece in such a manner that it cannot move while being machined.

9.1 On/Off switch [1-4]

Press = ON, release = OFF

① The speed of the machine depends on how far the on/off switch is pressed in.

9.2 Belt clip [1-6]

The belt clip (right/left) allows the user to attach the machine briefly to work clothing.

9.3 Acoustic warning signal

Acoustic warning signals sound and the machine switches off in the following operating states:

Battery flat or machine overloaded:

peep

▶ Change the battery
▶ Reduce the machine load

10 Service and maintenance

WARNING

Risk of injury, electric shock

▶ Always disconnect the battery pack from the machine before any maintenance or care work!
▶ All maintenance and repair work which requires the motor housing to be opened, must only be carried out by an authorised service workshop.

Customer service and repair only through manufacturer or service workshops: Please find the nearest address at: www.festool.com/service

Use only original Festool spare parts! Order No. at: www.festool.com/service

Note the following information:

• Keep the ventilation slits on the machine free and clean to ensure adequate cooling.
• Keep the contacts on the machine, charger and battery pack clean.

Information on battery packs

• Store in a cool, dry place at a temperature between 5 °C and 25 °C.
• Protect battery packs from moisture, water and heat.
• Do not leave flat battery packs in a charger disconnected from the mains power supply for longer than one month. Danger of deep discharge!
• If you intend to store li-ion battery packs for longer periods without use, you should charge them to 40% capacity (approx. 15 min charging time).

11 Environment

Do not dispose of the device in household waste! Recycle devices, accessories and packaging. Observe applicable national regulations.

EU only: In accordance with European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and implementation in national law, used electric power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally friendly recycling.

Return used or faulty battery packs to your local specialist retailer, Festool after-sales service or nearest public waste management facility (observe applicable regulations). Batteries must be discharged on return. Battery packs will then be recycled.

EU only: In accordance with the European Directive on batteries and implementation in national law, defective or used battery packs/batteries must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally friendly recycling.

Information on REACH: www.festool.com/reach

12 Transport

The lithium-ion batteries are subject to the requirements of the legislation on hazardous goods. A li-ion battery pack alone falls below the applicable limit value and certified as per UN manual ST/SG/ AC.10/11/rev. 3 part III, subsection 38.3. However, dangerous goods regulations may apply when several battery packs are transported For shipping by third parties (e.g. air transport or freight forwarding company) special requirements with regard to packaging and labeling must be observed. For the preparation of the package an expert on hazardous goods must be consulted. Please observe any further national regulations.

Only return the battery pack if the housing is undamaged. Tape over the exposed contacts and wrap the battery pack so that it cannot move inside the packaging.

13 EU Declaration of Conformity

Cordless rotary hammer Serial no.

BHC 18 499818

Year of CE mark: 2013

We declare under sole responsibility that this product complies with all the relevant requirements in the following Directives, standards and normative documents: 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2011/65/EU, EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-6, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2.

Charger Serial no.

TCL 3 10002345, 10004911

Year of CE mark: 2012

We declare under sole responsibility that this product complies with all the relevant requirements in the following Directives, standards and normative documents: 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EU, EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61204-3.

Festool GmbH

Wertstr. 20, D-73240 Wendlingen, Germany

ppa. Dr. Johann &riucl

Head of Research, Development and Technical Documentation

2013-10-08

Four black circular icons representing safety and recognition symbols: helmet, glasses, headphones, and gloves (no text or labels)

Presser = ON, relâcher = OFF

Four black circular icons representing safety and recognition symbols: helmet, glasses, headphones, and gloves (no text or labels)

8.2 Mandril CENTROTEC [6]

6.3 Accupack laden [3]

Four black circular icons representing different workplace safety symbols: mask, helmet, hand, and gear (no text or labels)

Four black circular icons representing different workplace safety symbols: helmet, glasses, headphones, and gloves (no text or labels)

Four black circular icons representing protective devices: helmet, mask, headgear, and hand (no text or symbols)

6.1 Kabeloppvikling for lader [3-2]

Før bruk må kabelen vikles helt ut av utsparingen.

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