ASCT 18 Select - Screwdriver Fein - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ASCT 18 Select Fein

Translation of the Original Instructions. Symbols, abbreviations and terms used. Symbol, character Explanation Do not touch the rotating parts of the power tool. Observe the instructions in the text or graphic opposite! Make sure to read the enclosed documents such as the Instruction Manual and the General Safety Instructions. Before commencing this working step, remove the battery from the power tool. Oth- erwise there may be danger of injury caused by unintentional starting of the power tool. Use eye protection during operation. Do not charge damaged batteries. Keep the battery away from fire. Protect the battery against heat, e. g. against contin- uous intense sunlight. Observe the information in the adjacent text! Gripping surface Switching on Switching off Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the directives of the European Com- munity. Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the directives of Great Britain (Eng- land, Wales, Scotland). This sign indicates a possible dangerous situation that could cause severe or fatal injury. Recycling symbol: designates recyclable materials Worn out power tools and other electrotechnical and electrical products should be sorted separately for environmental-friendly recycling. Battery type Low speed High speed Reduce torque Increase torque (**) May contain numbers and letters WARNING17

For your safety. 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. Do not use this power tool before you have thoroughly read and completely understood this Instruction Manual and the enclosed “General Safety Instructions” (document number 3 41 30 465 06 0). The documents mentioned should be kept for later use and enclosed with the power tool, should it be passed on or sold. Please also observe the relevant national industrial safety regulations. Intended use of the power tool: hand-guided screwdriver for screwing in and unscrew- ing screws, especially for drywall screws, in weather- protected environments using the application tools and accessories recommended by FEIN. Special safety instructions. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may con- tact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. Beware of any concealed electric cables, gas or water conduits. Check the working area before commencing work, e. g. with a metal detector. Secure the work piece firmly. A work piece that is gripped tightly in a clamping device or vice, is more secure than if held by hand. Hold the power tool firmly. High reaction torque can briefly occur. Do not work with materials containing magnesium. Danger of fire. Do not work with CFRP (carbon-fiber-reinforced poly- mer) and materials containing asbestos. These materi- als are considered carcinogenic. Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or signs onto the power tool. If the insulation is damaged, protection against an electric shock will be ineffective. Adhesive labels are recommended. Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the power tool manu- facturer. Safe operation is not ensured merely because an accessory fits your power tool. Use and handling of the battery (battery pack). To avoid hazardous situations such as burns, fire, explosion, skin injuries, and other injuries when han- dling the battery, observe the following instructions: Batteries must not be disassembled, opened or reduced in size. Do not subject batteries to mechanical impact or shock. Hazardous vapours and fluid can escape in case of damage and improper use of the battery. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause skin irritations or burns. When battery fluid from a damaged battery has come into contact with objects close by, check the respective components, clean them or replace them as required. Keep the battery away from heat and fire. Do not store the battery in direct sunlight. Do not remove the battery from its original packaging until it is going to be used. Before any work on the machine itself, remove the bat- tery from the power tool. If the power tool accidentally starts, there is danger of injury. Character Unit of measurement, international Unit of measure- ment, national Explanation U VVDC voltage

, rpm, r/min rpm No-load speed

, rpm, r/min rpm Speed, full load M... Nm Nm Torque (hard/soft screwdriving application) inch inch Hexagon socket tool holder mm mm Screw diameter kg kg Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01

dB dB Sound pressure level

pCpeak dB dB Peak sound pressure level K... Uncertainty m/s

Vibrational emission value according to EN 62841 (vector sum of three directions)

Basic and derived units of measurement from the international system of units SI. WARNING18

Remove the battery only when the power tool is switched off. Keep the battery away from children. Keep the battery clean and protect it against moisture and water. Clean contaminated battery terminals and power tool connections with a dry, clean cloth. Use only intact original FEIN batteries that are intended for your power tool. When working with and charging incorrect, damaged, repaired or reconditioned batter- ies, imitations or other brands, there is danger of fire and/or explosion. Follow the safety warnings in the operating instructions of the battery charger. Hand/arm vibrations The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a stand- ardised test given in EN 62841 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, with different accesso- ries or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the expo- sure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the oper- ator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organi- sation of work patterns. Operating Instructions. Adjust the rotation selector switch only when the machine is at a complete stop. To avoid accidental starting, e. g., during transport, set the rotation selector switch to the centre position. When overheated, the machine runs with short, low- power impulses. Allow the machine to cool down at no-load speed. ASCT18/ASCT18M: The screwdriving applications are to be carried out with mounted depth stop. ASCT18M/ASCT18UM: The collated cartridge may only be operated in “clockwise-rotation direction” position. Setting the torque (ASCT18U/ASCT18UM) (see page 7). The factory setting is for the small to mid-size screw range. The tightening torque also depends on the force with which the power tool is pressed against the screw. Handling the battery. Store, operate and charge the battery only using FEIN battery chargers within the battery operating-tempera- ture range between 5 °C – 45 °C (41 °F – 113 °F). At the beginning of the charging procedure, the battery temperature must be within the battery operating-tem- perature range. The real percentage of the battery charge condition is only indicated when the power tool motor is stopped. The electronics automatically switch off the motor prior to the battery being deep discharged. Repair and customer service. When working metal under extreme oper- ating conditions, it is possible for conductive dust to settle in the interior of the power tool. Blow out the interior of the power tool via the ventilation slots frequently with dry and oil-free com- pressed air. Products that have come into contact with asbestos may not be sent in for repair. Dispose of products con- taminated with asbestos according to the applicable country-specific regulations for such disposal. The current spares parts list for this power tool can be found on our website at www.fein.com. If required, you can change the following parts your- self: Application tools, depth stop, battery, belt clip, magazine Warranty and liability. The warranty for the product is valid in accordance with the legal regulations in the country where it is mar- keted. In addition, FEIN also provides a guarantee in accordance with the FEIN manufacturer’s warranty dec- laration. The delivery scope of your power tool may include only a part of the accessories described or shown in this Instruction Manual. LED indica- tor Meaning Activity 1 – 4 green LED Percentage of charge condi- tion Operation Continu- ous red light Battery is almost empty Charge battery Red flash- ing light Battery is not ready for operation Bring the battery into the battery operating- temperature range, then charge19

Declaration of conformity. This CE declaration is only valid for European Union and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries and only for products intended for the EU- or EFTA market. After placing the product on the EU market the UKCA mark loses its mark validity. The UKCA declaration is only valid for the Great Britain market (England, Wales and Scotland) and only for products intended for the Great Britain market. After placing the product on the Great Britain market the CE mark loses its mark validity. FEIN declares itself solely responsible for this product conforming with the relevant provisions given on the last page of this Instruction Manual. Technical documents at: C. & E. Fein GmbH, D-73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd Environmental protection, disposal. Packaging, worn out power tools and accessories should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. Dispose of batteries only when discharged. For batteries that are not completely discharged, insu- late the terminals with tape as a protective measure against short-circuiting.20

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