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NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
Switch action (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the “OFF” position when
released.
• Change the direction of rotation only when the tool
comes to a complete stop. Changing it before the tool
stops may damage the tool.
The switch is reversible, providing either clockwise or
counterclockwise rotation. To start the tool, simply pull the
lower part (A) of the switch trigger for clockwise or the
upper part (B) for counterclockwise. Release the switch
trigger to stop.
Lighting up the front lamp (Fig. 4)
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
Push the upper position of the lamp switch for turning on
the light and the lower position for off.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.
• The light is provided with anti excessive discharge
circuit. When the lamp does not light up even after the
light switch is turned on, there is likely to be battery
power drop. Try to charge the battery cartridge.
• Keep the lamp switch in “off” position while not in need
of the light.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any
work on the tool.
Selecting correct socket
Always use the correct size socket for bolts and nuts. An
incorrect size socket will result in inaccurate and
inconsistent fastening torque and/or damage to the bolt or
nut.
Installing or removing impact socket
Country specific
CAUTION:
• Make sure that the impact socket and the mounting
portion are not damaged before installing the
impact socket.
• After inserting the impact socket, make sure that it
is firmly secured. If it comes out, do not use it.
Tool with the ring spring
For impact socket without O-ring and pin
(Fig. 5)
Push the impact socket onto the square drive until it locks
into place.
To remove the impact socket, simply pull it off.
For impact socket with O-ring and pin
(Fig. 6)
Move the O-ring out of the groove in the impact socket
and remove the pin from the impact socket. Fit the impact
socket onto the square drive so that the hole in the impact
socket is aligned with the hole in the square drive.
Insert the pin through the hole in the impact socket and
square drive. Then return the O-ring to the original
position in the impact socket groove to retain the pin.
To remove the impact socket, follow the installation
procedures in reverse.
Tool with the detent pin (Fig. 7)
Align the hole in the side of the impact socket with the
detent pin on the square drive and push the impact socket
onto the square drive until it locks into place. Tap it lightly
if required.
To remove the impact socket, simply pull it off. If it is hard
to remove, depress the detent pin while pulling the impact
socket.
Hook
CAUTION:
After installing the hook, make sure that it is screwed
firmly.
(Fig. 8)
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
This can be installed on either side of the tool.
To install the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool
housing on either side and then secure it with a screw.
To remove, loosen the screw and then take it out.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until it
locks in place. If you can see the red part on the upper
Indicator lamps
Remaining
capacity
Lighted
Off
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery may
have
malfunctioned.