3285 CA - Screwdriver SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Brushless cordless impact wrench
Brand	SKIL
Model	3285 CA
Max. breakaway torque	1200 Nm
Variable speed	Yes, via progressive trigger
Tightening modes	Low, medium, high speed
Loosening modes	Normal, reverse control, nut busting
Power source	SKIL BR1*31**** lithium-ion battery (not included)
Compatible charger	SKIL CR1*31**** (not included)
Drive square	1/2" (12.7 mm)
LED light	Yes, automatic halo
Battery level indicator	Yes, 3 levels + flashing for discharge or temperature
Battery protection	Yes (overload, temperature, deep discharge)
Rotation direction reversal	Yes, via switch
Belt clip	Optional (not included)
Sound pressure level	96 dB(A) (uncertainty K = 3 dB)
Sound power level	104 dB(A) (uncertainty K = 3 dB)
Vibrations (triaxial vector sum)	12.2 m/s² (uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²)
Operating temperature range	-20°C to +50°C
Charging temperature range	4°C to 40°C
Maintenance	Keep ventilation slots clean; do not use solvents
Safety	Read warnings; wear PPE; do not expose to rain
Spare parts / repairability	Use original SKIL accessories; entrust repairs to qualified personnel

Frequently Asked Questions - 3285 CA SKIL

How to change the rotation direction of the Skil 3285 CA impact wrench?

Use the B switch located above the trigger to reverse the rotation direction. Make sure the tool is completely stopped before switching.

Which accessories are compatible with this impact wrench?

Use only original SKIL accessories. The drive square is 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Do not use damaged sockets.

How to charge the battery of the Skil 3285 CA?

Use exclusively the SKIL charger CR1*31****. Charge the battery in a temperature range of 4°C to 40°C. The battery is partially charged upon delivery; charge it fully before first use.

What to do if the battery indicator flashes?

If the lowest level flashes, the battery is discharged; recharge it. If two levels flash, the battery is outside the allowed temperature range (between -20°C and +50°C for operation). Wait for it to return to the range.

How to select the appropriate tightening mode?

Press the G button (speed) to choose between low, medium, or high speed. Use the F button (mode) to switch to reverse control or nut busting mode when the tool is in reverse rotation.

What does the flashing halo light mean?

If the halo light flashes, battery protection is activated (overload, temperature, or discharge). Release the trigger and wait for the tool to cool down or recharge the battery.

How to use nut busting mode?

Set the tool to reverse rotation, then press the F button until you select nut busting mode (nut icon). This mode provides maximum torque for loosening rusted or stuck bolts.

What safety precautions are essential?

Always wear safety glasses. Hold the tool by the insulated gripping surfaces. Do not expose it to rain. Disconnect the battery before any adjustment. Follow all warnings in the manual.

How to clean and maintain the Skil 3285 CA impact wrench?

Keep the ventilation slots clean and clear. Clean the housing with a damp cloth, without solvents. Never immerse the tool in water. Have the tool serviced by a professional if necessary.

Where to find spare parts for the Skil 3285 CA?

Use only original SKIL parts. Contact an authorized SKIL service center or visit www.skil.com. Do not use incompatible accessories.

USER MANUAL 3285 CA SKIL

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Declaration of ConformityCordless Impact Wrench Article number	We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standardsTechnical file at:Chervon Europe Ltd., 34 Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU, United Kingdom
3285 SD1*3285**	Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/1597)Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1091)The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/3032)EN 62841-1:2015+A11:2022EN 62841-2-2:2014EN 55014-1:2021EN 55014-2:2021EN 63000:2018
	Chervon Europe Ltd., 34 Bridge Street, Reading, RG12LU, United Kingdom, as authorized representative (in terms of above regulations) acting on behalf of Skil BV, Rithmeesterpark 22 A1, 4838GZ Breda, The Netherlands
	James McCroryTechnical Service ManagerPlace of issue: ReadingDate of issue: 20/02/2023

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Brushless cordless impact 3285 wrench

INTRODUCTION

• This tool is intended for driving in and loosening bolts and nuts
  • This tool is not intended for professional use
• Read and save this instruction manual ③

TECHNICAL DATA①

Max. breakaway torque: 1200 Nm

TOOL ELEMENTS ②

A Switch for on/off and speed control
B Switch for changing direction of rotation
C Square drive
D Ventilation slots
E Halo light
F Mode button
G Speed button
H Battery level indicator
J Socket*
K Belt clip*
L Screw*

*NOT STANDARD INCLUDED

SAFETY

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications 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" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/

or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130^ C may cause explosion.

g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

6) SERVICE

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS IMPACT WRENCHES

- Hold the 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)

GENERAL

- Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful (contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust extraction device when connectable

- Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic (such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and work with a dust extraction device when connectable

- Follow the dust-related national requirements for the materials you want to work with

- Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos is considered carcinogenic)

- Ensure that switch B ② is in the middle (locking) position before making any adjustments or changing accessories as well as when carrying or storing the tool

ACCESSORIES

- SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only when original accessories are used

- Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

BEFORE USE

- Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and other elements in your workpiece; remove them before you start working

- Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than by hand)

- Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or call the local utility company for assistance (contact with electric lines can lead to fire or electrical shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion; penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or an electrical shock)

BATTERIES

- The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before using your power tool for the first time)

- Only use the following batteries and chargers with this tool

-SKIL battery: BR1*31****

-SKIL charger: CR1*31****

- Do not use battery when damaged; it should be replaced immediately

- Do not disassemble the battery

- Do not expose tool/battery to rain

- Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):

-when charging 4...40°C

-during operation -20...+50°C

-during storage -20...+50°C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY

③ Read the instruction manual before use
④ Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not burn battery for any reason
⑤ Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature will not exceed 50°C
⑥ Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together with household waste material

USE

• Combined switch for on/off and speed control A ⑦ -control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by putting less or more pressure on the trigger A⑧
• Charging battery ! read the safety warnings and instructions provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery ②
• Attaching belt clip ⑨ *NOT STANDARD INCLUDED -attach the belt clip K to the tool with a screw L *NOT STANDARD INCLUDED.
• Battery level indicator ⑩
• press the battery level indicator button H to show the current battery level ⑩a

! when the lowest level of the battery indicator starts flashing after pressing button H ⑩ b, the battery is empty

! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing after pressing button H ⑩ c, the battery is not within the allowable operating temperature range

- Halo light ⑮

Halo light automatically lights on when activating the on/off switch

! when LED-light starts flashing, the battery protection is activated (see below)

- Battery protection

The tool is suddenly being switched off or prevented from being switched on, when

- the load is too high --> remove load and restart -the battery temperature is not within the allowable operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C --> 2 levels of the battery level indicator start flashing when pressing button H ⑩c; wait until battery has returned within the allowable operating temperature range -the battery is nearly empty (to protect against deep discharge) --> a low battery level or flashing low battery level ⑩b is shown by the battery level indicator when pressing button H; charge battery

! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the tool is switched off automatically; battery may be damaged

- Changing direction of rotation ⑪

-when not properly set in left/right position, switch A② cannot be activated

! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a complete standstill

- Changing sockets ⑫

-for removing a socket, simply pull it off square drive C -for mounting simply push a socket onto square drive C until it locks into place

! only use sockets with a 1/2" square drive ! do not use damaged sockets

- Mode selection ⑬

Press the speed button G to select the desired tightening mode when the tool is set to forward rotation:

Low speed mode ⑭a, b, c

-tightening when fine adjustment is needed
-for smaller bolts and nuts

Medium speed mode ⑭d, e, f

-tightening when medium force and speed are needed
-for conducting mechanical repairs

High speed mode ⑭ g, h, i

-tightening when high force and speed are needed -for assembling steel frames

Press the mode button F to toggle between normal loosening mode, reverse control modes and nut busting mode when the tool is set to reverse rotation:

Low speed mode ⑭a

-loosening when fine adjustment is needed -for smaller bolts and nuts

Medium speed mode ⑭d

-loosening when medium force and speed are needed -for conducting mechanical repairs

High speed mode ⑭g

-loosening when high force and speed are needed -for disassembling steel frames

Reverse control modes ⑭b, e, h

-for loosening bolts and nuts when different force and speed are desired -stops when the bolt is loosened

Nut busting mode ⑭c, f, i

-for disassembling rusty, old bolts/nuts -loosening with maximum torque
! work mode can be changed only when any mode-indicator light is shining and the trigger switch is not depressed
! both reverse control mode and nut busting mode are available only when the tool is set to reverse rotation
! since the nut busting mode provides a fixed impact force, the speed button will not be able to adjust the impact force in the nut busting mode

The work mode will be stored in memory and reactivated the next time the tool is turned on or when the direction of rotation has been changed.

• Holding and guiding the tool ⑯

! while working, always hold the tool at the grey grip area(s)

-keep ventilation slots D② uncovered
-do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool do the work for you

APPLICATION ADVICE

• Use the appropriate sockets
• When tightening a bolt or nut, do not over-tighten. As the force of the impact wrench can break the fastener. Hold the tool aligned with the bolt or nut to prevent damage to the head of the fastener.
• The torque depends on the impact duration. Maximum torque is achieved after an impact duration of 6-10 seconds.

! always check tightening torque with a torque wrench

• For an optimal use of the tool a steady pressure on the bolt is required, especially while removing a fastener.
  • For more information see www.skil.com

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use
- Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots D ②) ! remove battery from tool before cleaning
- If the tool should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL power tools

- send the tool undismantled together with proof of purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service station (addresses as well as the service diagram of the tool are listed on www.skil.com)

- Be aware that damage due to overload or improper handling of the tool will be excluded from the warranty (for the SKIL warranty conditions see www.skil.com or ask your dealer)

ENVIRONMENT

Only for EU countries

- Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and packaging together with household waste material -in observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC on waste of electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility

- symbol ⑥ will remind you of this when the need for disposing occurs

! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with heavy tape to prevent short-circuit

Only for UK

• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and packaging together with household waste material -in observance of on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113), electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility
• symbol ⑥ will remind you of this when the need for disposing occurs
  ! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with heavy tape to prevent short-circuit

NOISE / VIBRATION

• Measured in accordance with EN 62841 the sound pressure level of this tool is 96.0 dB(A) and the sound power level 104.0 dB(A) (uncertainty K = 3 dB), and the vibration 12.2 m/s ^2 (triax vector sum; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s ^2 )
• The vibration emission level has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 62841; it may be used to compare one tool with another and as a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when using the tool for the applications mentioned
  -the noise emissions during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared values depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed
  -operator needs to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account

of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time)

! protect yourself against the effects of vibration by maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping your hands warm, and organizing your work patterns

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