ASW 1818 PC - Screwdriver Fein - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Fein
Model	ASW 1818 PC
Product type	Cordless screwdriver (portable screwdriver)
Rated voltage	18 V
Battery type	Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) MultiVolt
Battery capacity (recommended)	4.0 Ah (depending on use)
No-load speed (adjustable)	0 - 1800 rpm (via Parameter Control)
Max torque	18 Nm (adjustable via mechanical clutch)
Weight (according to EPTA 01)	Approx. 1.2 kg (without battery)
Operating temperature range (battery)	5 °C to 45 °C
Main functions	Soft start, mechanical clutch, reversible rotation direction, LED status indicator, energy-saving mode
Safety	Restart protection, automatic shutdown, thermal protection, recommended eye and ear protection
Maintenance and cleaning	Regularly blow out ventilation slots with dry compressed air; clean contacts with a dry cloth
Spare parts and repairability	Bits, sockets, batteries and accessories replaceable by user; spare parts at www.fein.com
Warranty	Legal warranty and FEIN manufacturer warranty declaration
General information	Professional screwdriver with AccuTec technology and Parameter Control software for individual settings

Frequently Asked Questions - ASW 1818 PC Fein

How to change the rotation direction?

Use the rotation direction switch on the machine. Only operate it when the motor is completely stopped. The middle position locks the trigger for transport.

What do the LEDs on the battery mean?

The green LEDs indicate the charge level (1-4 LEDs = approx. 25-100%). A steady red light means battery nearly empty; a flashing red light indicates the battery is not within the operating temperature range (5-45°C).

How to adjust the screwing torque?

The torque is adjusted via the mechanical clutch. Turn the adjustment ring to the desired value. For optimal precision, use Fein's Parameter Control software.

What to do if the red LED flashes and the machine does not work?

This may indicate overheating (thermal protection). Let the machine cool down. If the flashing persists, remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem continues, contact FEIN after-sales service.

Which accessories can I use with this screwdriver?

Use only bits, sockets and accessories authorized by FEIN. Do not use accessories not designed for the tool, as they may pose a safety risk.

How to maintain the screwdriver?

Regularly clean the ventilation slots with dry compressed air (oil-free). Keep the battery contacts clean with a dry cloth. Have the tool checked periodically by customer service.

Can I use batteries of other brands?

No, only use original FEIN batteries compatible with the MultiVolt system. Use of unauthorized batteries may cause fire or explosion.

How to charge the battery?

Only use a FEIN charger. The battery temperature must be between 5°C and 45°C during charging. Do not charge a damaged battery.

What to do if the screwdriver emits a beep after screwing?

A brief beep accompanied by a red LED indicates that the preset torque has not been reached (incorrect screwing). Check the clutch setting and the condition of the screw.

The machine does not start, what to check?

Check that the battery is charged and inserted correctly. Make sure the rotation direction switch is not in the middle position. If the red LED flashes, let the tool cool down. Consult the LED table in the manual.

USER MANUAL ASW 1818 PC Fein

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n_0	/min, min ^-1 , rpm, r/min 30-420 25-310 20-230
n_Reset	/min, min ^-1 , rpm, r/min 180 130 100
M...	Nm 30 45 60

	kg 1,5	1,5	1,65
L_pA	dB	<81	<81	<81
K_pA	dB	3	3	3
L_wA	dB	<92	<92	<92
K_wA	dB	3	3	3
L_pCpeak	dB	<95	<95	<95
K_pCpeak	dB	3	3	3
_h	m/s ^2	<1,8	<1,8	<1,8
K_u	m/s ^2	1,5	1,5 1,5

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U	V=	14,4	14,4	18	18
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n_0	/min, min ^-1 , rpm, r/min	110–1200 110–1200 80–900
n_Reset	/min, min ^-1 , rpm, r/min 600 600 450
M...	Nm	3	8 12
	kg	0,8	0,8	0,8
L_pA	dB	< 81	< 81	< 77
K_pA	dB	3	3	3
L_wA	dB	< 92	< 92	< 88
K_wA	dB	3	3	3
L_pCpeak	dB	< 94	< 94	< 90
K_pCpeak	dB	3	3	3
a_h	m/s ^2	< 1,8	< 1,8	< 1,8
K_a	m/s ^2	1,5	1,5 1,5

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		Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
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	kg	0,25	0,45	0,40	0,60	0,45	0,70

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U	V---	12,0-18,0	12,0-18,0	12,0-18,0
n_0	/min, min ^-1 , rpm, r/min 100- 1300 75- 1000 65-900
n_Reset	/min, min ^-1 , rpm, r/min 575 430 375
M...	Nm 6 12 18
	kg	1,0 1,0 1,2
L_pA	dB	<81	<81	<81
K_pA	dB 3	3	3
L_wA	dB	<92	<92	<92
K_wA	dB 3	3	3
L_pCpeak	dB	<95	<95	<95
K_pCpeak	dB 3	3	3
_h	m/s ^2	<1,8	<1,8	<1,8
K_a	m/s ^2	1,5 1,5 1,5

		B12A	B12A	B14A	B14A	B18A	B18A
		Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
U	V---	12	12	14,4	14,4	18	18
	kg	0,25	0,45	0,40	0,60	0,45	0,70

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Translation of the Original Instructions.

Symbols, abbreviations and terms used.

Symbol, character Explanation
	Do not touch the rotating parts of the power tool.
	Make sure to read the enclosed documents such as the Instruction Manual and the General Safety Instructions.
	Observe the instructions in the text or graphic opposite!
	Before commencing this working step, remove the battery from the power tool. Otherwise there may be danger of injury caused by unintentional starting of the power tool.
	Use eye protection during operation.
	Use ear protection during operation.
	Use protective gloves during operation.
	Caution: Do not view into the switched-on lamp!
	General prohibition sign. This action is prohibited.
	Do not charge damaged batteries.
	Keep the battery away from fire. Protect the battery against heat, e. g. against continuous intense sunlight.
	Observe the information in the adjacent text!
	Additional information: Further information on replacement of the output can be found on the Internet under www.fein.com.
	Gripping surface
[B5XG]	Switching on
	Switching off
	Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the directives of the European Community.
	Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the directives of Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland).
C US Intertek	This symbol confirms the certification of this product for the USA and Canada.
	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
	Reduce torque
	Increase torque
Symbol, character	Explanation
[144DW]	Apply retaining compound (medium tightness).
	Allow retaining compound to cure according to the manufacturer's instructions.
(**) May contain numbers and letters
(Ax – Zx) Marking for internal purposes

Character Unit of measurement, international		Unit of measurement, national	Explanation
UV	== V	== D	C v
n_0	/min, min ^-1 , rpm, r/min	rpm No-load speed	(Range adjustable with Parameter Control software (PC))
n_Reset	/min, min ^-1 , rpm, r/min	rpm Speed (factory-set at delivery)
M...	Nm Nm Torque
	kg kg Weight according to EPTA-Procedure level		01
L_pA	dB dB Sound pressure level
L_wA	dB dB Sound power level
L_pCpeak	dB dB Peak sound pressure level
K...			Uncertainty
a_h	m/s ^2	m/s ^2	Vibrational emission value (screwdriving)
	m, s, kg, A, mm, V, W, Hz, N, °C, dB, min, m/s ^2	m, s, kg, A, mm, V, W, Hz, N, °C, dB, min, m/s ^2	Basic and derived units of measurement from the international system of units SI.

For your safety.

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.

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-held screwdriver for screwing in and unscrewing screws and nuts in weather-protected environments without water supply 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 contact 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 polymer) and materials containing asbestos. These materials 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 manufacturer. Safe operation is not ensured merely because an accessory fits your power tool.

Clean the ventilation openings on the power tool at regular intervals using non-metal tools. The blower of the motor draws dust into the housing. An excessive accumulation of metallic dust can cause an electrical hazard.

Never look or stare into the light of the power tool's lamp from a short distance. Never point the light of the lamp into the eyes of other persons in close vicinity.

The radiation produced by the lamp can be harmful for the eye.

Do not direct the power tool against yourself, other persons or animals. Danger of injury from sharp or hot application tools.

Use and handling of the battery (battery pack).

To avoid hazardous situations such as burns, fire, explosion, skin injuries, and other injuries when handling 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 battery from the power tool. If the power tool accidentally starts, there is danger of injury.

Mount the battery only when the power tool is switched off.

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 batteries, 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 standardised 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 accessories 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 exposure level over the total working period.

Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

Operating Instructions.

The power tool is not preset by the manufacturer for the intended application case.

Before putting the power tool into operation for the first time, the torque of the mechanical shut-off clutch must be set to the desired value within the permissible test range and checked using a suitable dynamic measuring system.

In the factory setting, the configuration of the machine parameters corresponds to the homologation state (machine-specific homologations can be found on the FEIN website).

Through individual configuration of the machine parametrisation using FEIN ParameterControl software, the operating behavior of the machine can change.

The power tool has a “MultiVolt” battery interface, which allows for operation with different battery types. Depending on the type of battery used, the operating behaviour of the machine can change.

Before starting operation, compliance with the required process parameters must always be checked individually for the respective application under consideration of real operating conditions.

Regular control of the operating behaviour as well as compliance with the required process parameters shall be carried out to an appropriate extent.

The power tool is equipped with a soft-starting feature. If the motor switches off after a proper screwdriving operation, restarting is not possible until after 0.8 seconds. This prevents accidental retightening of already tightened screws.

In left-hand running mode, the power tool switches off with significantly increased torque.

During operation, pay attention to optical and acoustic signals of the power tool as described in the section "Meaning of the LED indicators and the beeps of the power tool".

Handling the battery.

Store, operate and charge the battery only using FEIN battery chargers within the battery operating-temperature 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-temperature range.

LED indicator	Meaning Activity
1 – 4 green LED	Percentage of charge condition	Operation
Continuous red light	Battery is almost empty	Charge battery
Red flashing light	Battery is not ready for operation	Bring the battery into the battery operating-temperature range, then charge

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.

Selecting the Rotation Direction (see page 16/17).

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.

Use of straight output (ASW18-6/12-PC)

Before using the power tool, make sure that the maximum torque of 8 Nm is not exceeded.

Shut-off procedure of the machine

The power tool switches off approx. 30 min after the last switch actuation, meaning, the power tool can only be reactivated again by switching on.

Meaning of the LED indicators and the beeps of the power tool.

The following conditions apply as factory-set. Further indication options are possible via Parameter Control (see PC software).

LED indicator Meaning Explanation
√X	Green LED indicator lights up (for 1 second).	The screwdriving operation has been carried out properly. The preset switch-off criteria (e. g. the torque) has been reached.
√X	The red LED indicator lights up (for 1 sec-ond) and a short beep sounds.	The screwdriving operation has not been carried out properly. The required switch-off criteria (e. g. the torque) has not been reached. Alternatively, a pre-set error criterion (e. g. too large rotation angle) has been reached.
	Yellow LED indicator lights up continuously.	The remaining battery capacity is less than 25 %. The battery must be replaced of the battery in the near future.
√X	The red LED indicator flashes (1 time per second) and the yellow LED indicator lights up continuously.	The battery is discharged and must be replaced.
√X	Red LED indicator lights up permanently. The	machine has an irreversible error. The machine must be repaired by the after-sales serv-ice.
√X	Red and yellow LED indicators light up per-manently.	- Battery error/defect. Please contact the after-sales service.- The power tool cannot be operated with the battery type being used.
√X	Red LED indicator flashes (1 time per sec-ond).	- The machine has an irreversible error, such as blockage of the motor. The machine is blocked in order to protect interior components. Remove the battery and then insert it again. Ensure correct operation for the next screw-driving application.- The predefined service interval has been reached (LED indicator flashes 3 times after each screwdriving operation).
	Red LED indicator flashes (2 times per second).	The machine is overheated, the over-temperature protection has responded. After cooling down, the machine is ready for operation again. If the over-temperature protection responds several times briefly after each other, have the power tool checked by the after-sales service.
	Red LED indicator flashes (1 times per second).Yellow LED indicator flashes (1 time per second).	The battery type is not suitable for this screw-driving application.Recommendation: For soft screwdriving applications at high torque, use a battery with higher capacity.
	Brief flashing of all LED indicators. The cordless screwdriver switches to the Energy Saving Mode.

Parameter assignment

Differing to the existing standard programs, the AccuTec screwdrivers can be freely programmed in some ranges. To realise these special solutions, an additional PC program is required for assignment of the parameters. Afterwards, the data can be transferred to the screwdriver with the programming adapter. The current software can be downloaded from FEIN via the Internet under www.fein.com. It can be found in the country-specific AccuTec sector. A link to this section is provided on the included USB card of the separately available programming adapter.

We recommend that you keep the firmware on your AccuTec screwdrivers up-to-date.

Repair and customer service.

When working metal under extreme operating 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 compressed air.

Regularly check the condition of the power tool and arrange for necessary maintenance or repair work in good time.

The service life of the machine, battery and accessories (e.g. angle head and application tool) depends on the load and application of the machine.

Products that have come into contact with asbestos may not be sent in for repair. Dispose of products contaminated 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.

Use only original spare parts.

If required, you can change the following parts yourself:

Application tools, battery pack, accessories

Warranty and liability.

The warranty for the product is valid in accordance with the legal regulations in the country where it is marketed. In addition, FEIN also provides a guarantee in accordance with the FEIN manufacturer's warranty declaration.

The delivery scope of your power tool may include only a part of the accessories described or shown in this Instruction Manual.

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, insulate the terminals with tape as a protective measure against short-circuiting.

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.

EN 62841-1:2015 + AC:2015

EN 62841-2-2:2014 + AC:2015

EN 55014-1:2017 + A11:2020

EN 55014-2:2015

EN 55014-2:1997 + A1:2001 + A2:2008 + AC:1997

2006/42/EG, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU

U. Hergosell

i. V. S. Böhm i. V. Dr. M. Hergesell Director of Quality Director of Product Management Development

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.

EN 62841-1:2015 + AC:2015

EN 62841-2-2:2014 + AC:2015

EN 55014-1:2017 + A11:2020

EN 55014-2:2015

EN 55014-2:1997 + A1:2001 + A2:2008 + AC:1997

Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008,

EMC Regulations 2016, The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012

U. Hergosell

i. V. S. Böhm i. V. Dr. M. Hergesell Director of Quality Director of Product Management Development

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