BATTERY
The battery pack will discharge by itself without damage if stored for long periods of time, and may
require recharging before use.
LUBRICATION
For your continued safety and electrical protection, lubrication and service on this tool should ONLY
be performed by an Authorized FLEX Service Station.
At approximately
hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest Authorized FLEX Service
Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected; worn parts replaced, when necessary; relubricated
with fresh lubricant, and performance tested.
CHUCK REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
Remove battery pack to prevent accidental start-up.
2. Open chuck jaws as wide as possible to gain access to the chuck retaining screw.
3. Remove chuck retaining screw by turning it clockwise (left-hand thread) with a
screwdriver.
4. Place the two-speed gear shift selector to the front (LOW) position.
5. Place the short end of a large
wrench into the chuck. Align wrench flats with chuck jaws
and tighten chuck securely. While supporting chuck on a solid surface, position
wrench to left
(see Fig. 7) and strike wrench a sharp blow with a hammer to loosen chuck. Turn chuck
counterclockwise to remove.
6. Coat mounting face of the replacement chuck with anti-seize compound.
7. Thread chuck onto spindle by turning chuck clockwise. Hand tighten. Install
wrench in
chuck (see Step 5). While supporting chuck on a solid surface, position
wrench to the right
(see Fig. and strike wrench a sharp blow with a hammer to seat chuck onto spindle.
8. Remove
wrench from chuck.
9. Install chuck retaining screw.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal
use. These operations, including brush inspection and replacement, should ONLY be performed by
an Authorized Service Agent for FLEX Power Tools. All repairs made by these agencies are fully
guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or
attempted by anyone other than these agencies.
Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at any time. In any communi-
cations, please give all information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial
number, etc.).