Flex FHE 1-16 12-EC Notice D'instruction D'origine page 19

FHE 1-16 12-EC
WARNING
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, the direction preselector switch 8
should always be locked in the center position
when the tool is not in use or when carrying it
at your side.
LED worklight (see figure M)
The tool has an LED worklight 4 to illuminate
the work area and improve vision when
working in areas with insufficient light. The
LED worklight 4 will switch on automatically
while the trigger switch 7 is depressed.
If the LED worklight 4 begins to rapidly and
continuously flash when the switch on the tool
is depressed, the battery pack power has run
out, and the battery pack should be recharged.
Setting the operating mode
CAUTION!
Do not change the operating mode until the
power tool has come to a stop.
■ It is possible to use the hammer drill in two
different modes.
To select the required mode of operation,
turn the function selector 5 to the positions
indicated (see figure N)
Drilling
Hammer drilling
NOTE
The rotary knob must audibly click into place
in all positions.
Switching on the power tool
(see figure O)
■ To switch the tool on:
Press and hold down the trigger switch 7. The
power tool trigger switch enables the speed
or impact rate to be increased slowly to the
maximum value.
■ To switch the tool off:
Release the trigger switch 7.
The variable-speed feature is particularly
useful. It also enables you to select the best
speed for a particular application.
NOTE
It is recommended to use the variable-
speed feature for a short time only. Do not
continuously operate the tool at different
speeds. It may damage the switch.
WARNING
Please start the tool for 2-3 minutes first
before use, while the temperature is below
zero and there is no impact phenomenon
after you turn on the tool.
Hole drilling (see figure P)
When attempting to drill a large diameter
hole, it is sometimes best to start with a
smaller drill bit then work up to the required
size. This prevents overloading the drill.
If the drill bit snags, switch off immediately to
prevent permanent damage to the drill. Try
running the drill in reverse to remove the bit.
Keep the drill in line with the hole. Ideally,
the drill bit should enter at right angles to the
work. If the angle is changed during drilling,
this could cause the bit to snap off blocking
the hole and perhaps causing injury.
Reduce pressure as the drill is about to break
through the item being drilled.
Don't force the tool, let it work at its own
pace.
Keep the bit sharp.
Drilling wood (see figure Q)
For maximum performance when drilling
larger holes, use auger bits or spade bits for
wood drilling.
■ Set the tool to the drill mode.
■ Begin drilling at a very low speed to prevent
the bit from slipping off the starting point.
Increase the speed as it bites into the wood.
■ When drilling through holes, place a block
of wood behind the work piece to prevent
ragged or splintered edges on the back of
the hole.
Drilling metals
For maximum performance, use HSS drill bits
for metal drilling.
■ When drilling metals, use light oil on the
drill bit to keep it from overheating. The oil
will prolong the life of the bit and increase
the drilling efficiency.
■ Set the tool to the drill mode.
■ Begin drilling at a very low speed to prevent
the bit from slipping off the starting point.
■ Maintain a speed and a pressure that allow
cutting without overheating the bit.
Applying too much pressure will:
– Overheat the tool.
– Wear the bearings.
– Bend or burn bits.
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