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Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to a 

heavy knock, dropped or otherwise damaged in anyway. 

Take the charger to an authorised service centre for a 

check or repair.

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Do not disassemble the charger. Phone and speak with 

an experienced GMC Customer Service Representative or 

contact an Authorised Service centre for assistance. Opening 

or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages 

or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock 

when you use the tool or charger again. Take the charger 

to an authorised service centre when service or repair is 

required. Incorrect re-assembly may result in the risk of fire, 

electric shock or electrocution. To reduce the risk of electric 

shock, do not disassemble any part of the product. 

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DANGER.

 If the screwdriver is cracked or damaged in 

any other way, do not insert it in the charger

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Do not plug anything other than your GMC quick charge 

screwdriver into the charger, as other objects may touch 

dangerous voltage points or short out parts, which could 

result in fire or electric shock.

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Do not place the tool or charger on an uneven surface, 

as a fall may cause serious damage.

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Never place the tool or charger near or over a heat 

source such as a radiator or heater. 

  Do not operate the charger in a cabinet or other 

enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.

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Use the battery charger indoors only.

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WARNING.

 Do not allow any liquid to come into contact 

with the charger. There is a danger of electric shock. 

Do not position the tool or battery charger near water; 

for example, near a sink, wash bowl or toilet. Do not 

spill liquid of any kind on the tool or charger. Doing so 

may short out parts, causing damage to the product and 

creating the risk of fire or electric shock.

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Take the tool or charger to your nearest Authorised 

Service centre or phone and speak with an experienced 

GMC Customer Service Representative for assistance in 

these circumstances:

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If liquid has been spilled into the tool or charger, or if rain 

or water has touched the screwdriver or charger.

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If the tool or charger does not operate normally after you 

follow the operating instructions.

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If the tool or charger has been dropped or damaged.

•  

If the tool or charger exhibits a distinct degradation in 

performance.

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If the tool or charger is damaged in any way.

•  

If the screwdriver is not charged within the time frame as 

specified in this manual, turn charger off.

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To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug the 

charger from the power supply before attempting to clean 

it. To clean tool or charger, wipe with a damp cloth. Use 

of any other cleaners is not recommended.

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Do not place any object on to, or allow anything to rest  

on the charger. 

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Make sure that the charger cable is positioned where 

it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise 

subjected to damage or stress. Keep the lead away  

from operating machinery.

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Do not pull on the lead of the charger to disconnect it 

from the mains power socket.

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Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely 

necessary. The use of an improper extension cord could 

cause the risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

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Never attempt to connect two chargers together.

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Do not charge or use the tool in locations where the 

temperature may be below 0°C or exceed 40°C such as 

alongside sheds or metal structures.

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The screwdriver can be charged or operated at 

temperatures between 0° C and 40° C.

The most suitable temperatures to charge the screwdriver 

are between 20 - 25° C.

Summary of Contents for FQC54V

Page 1: ...1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code FQC54V Date 080122 Edition 08 Op DCR 5 4V QUICK CHARGE CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER FQC54V INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...nus items or included accessories Only the power tool is covered under this warranty With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty For full details of the warranty terms and conditions please r...

Page 3: ...stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings Your GMC power tool has many features that will make yo...

Page 4: ...door use 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 safety equipment Always wear eye protection Safety equipm...

Page 5: ...sk of fire when used with another battery pack c Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire d 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 ...

Page 6: ...hose mentioned in this Manual will be considered a case of misuse The user and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse To use this tool properly you must observe the safety regulations the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with th...

Page 7: ...harger Doing so may short out parts causing damage to the product and creating the risk of fire or electric shock Take the tool or charger to your nearest Authorised Service centre or phone and speak with an experienced GMC Customer Service Representative for assistance in these circumstances If liquid has been spilled into the tool or charger or if rain or water has touched the screwdriver or cha...

Page 8: ...ol Charging the tool should not be undertaken casually Through the charging cycle monitor the tool and make sure that screwdriver is charging This can be done by viewing the rising needle on the gauge on the charger Note You may use the screwdriver at any time The charging process does not have to be completed to use the tool and short chargers will not harm the tool ...

Page 9: ... the screw driver is unable to rotate the fastener do not over load by holding the switch in the on position and manually rotating the fastener 1 Chuck Bit retainer 2 Rocker forward reverse switch 3 Charger 4 90 Second recharge gauge 5 Accessory bits storage 6 Charger power cord 7 Eject Release button 5 6 2 4 3 7 ...

Page 10: ...ver is incorrectly orientated the screwdriver will not enter the base 2 When the screwdriver is fully inserted into the charger the needle on the meter will indicate the approximate level of charge This will occur whenever the screwdriver is inserted with or without the charger plugged in and regardless or whether the switch is turned on or not 3 Plug in the charger and switch on at the power supp...

Page 11: ...the screwdriver in the forward direction depress the top half forward arrow of the switch 2 To operate the screwdriver in reverse depress the bottom half reverse arrow of the switch 2 To stop the screwdriver release the switch and allow the motor to come to a complete stop Inserting and removing bits 1 Select an appropriate bit and Insert it into the hexagonal hole in the chuck bit retainer 1 The ...

Page 12: ...ew Zealand 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair or replacement is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your service request Personal details First Last name address pick up address contact phone numbers email address Product details Product number date of purchase retailer bought from State postcode receipt n...

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