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6 — English
OPERATION
TRI-BEAM LED LIGHTS
See Figure 3, page 8.
The tri-beam LED lights around the anvil illuminate when the
switch trigger is depressed.
If the tool is not in use, the time-out feature will cause the
light to start fading and then shut off.
The tri-beam LED lights illuminate only when there is a
charged battery pack in the tool.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING SOCKETS
See Figure 4, page 8.
Use only sockets designed for impact wrenches. Always
select the correct size impact socket for nuts and bolts.
CAUTION:
Using the wrong size socket may damage the nut or
bolt and cause the fastening torque to be inaccurate or
inconsistent.
Remove the battery pack.
Push the socket onto the anvil until the detent pin locks
it into place.
To remove the socket, pull it away from the anvil.
SPEED SELECTOR
See Figure 5, page 8.
The speed of the impact wrench can be changed for various
applications.
LOW (1) Speed (0-2,000 RPM)
MEDIUM (2) Speed (0-2,400 RPM)
HIGH (3) Speed (0-2,900 RPM)
NOTICE:
Never change speeds while the tool is running. Doing
so may result in serious damage to the tool.
OPERATING THE IMPACT WRENCH
See Figures 6 and 7, page 9.
CAUTION:
The metal surface may become hot during use. Avoid
contact with it to avoid possible burn injury.
Proper fastening torque may be determined by the kind of
bolt, the size of the bolt or the material or the workpiece. It
is helpful to perform a test operation to determine the proper
fastening time for the nut or bolt you are using.
Hold the tool pointed straight at the nut or bolt.
Depress the switch and fasten for the proper fastening
time.
Remove the impact wrench from the nut or bolt.
Check the torque with a torque wrench.
NOTICE:
Do not use this tool to install lug nuts on wheels without
a torque limiting device. Doing so may result in galled
or broken lugs.
IMPACT TIME
Many variables exist that will cause the available torque of
the fastener to vary considerably. The optimum impact time
is approximately 6 seconds.
NOTE:
Using a universal joint or extension bar may reduce
the fastening force of the impact wrench and require longer
fastening time.
NOTICE:
After the head of a nut or bolt has seated, additional
impacting will increase the chance of shearing bolts,
nuts, sockets or tearing into wood.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
The electric brake will stop the socket rotation after the
operator releases the switch trigger.
NOTE: Maintenance information begins on page 7 after French and
Spanish language sections. Figures (Illustrations) start on page 8.