Flex FX1371A Manuel De L'utilisateur page 12

b. Press the drive-control button briefly (less
than 0.5 second) to cycle through the 3
modes. Each press changes one torque level.
See more details in the chart below.
"T" is a special mode for fastening self-tapping
screws into sheet metal. Use only the specified
type of screw and material listed in the chart
below.
T1 and T2 modes help to prevent stripping
the screw head, snapping the screw off, or
damage to work surfaces. In T1 mode, the tool
will stop driving automatically once the screw
head is perfectly flush with the work surface. In
T2 mode, the tool will slow the rotation speed
automatically when the screw head is close to
Lit indicator
Woking
displayed on
mode
panel
1
2
3
TI
T2
ON ; OFF
NOTICE: The variety of wood density and metal
material may affect the final outcome. The user
should select appropriate mode based on the
application.
WARNING
running. Sudden change of torque may cause
the loss of control causing possible injury or
damage to the tool or workpiece.
Maximum
impact
rate
1300 IPM
3600 IPM
4450 IPM
N/A
N/A
Do not change the working
mode while the tool is
the working surface, so that you can carefully
drive the screw to final depth, and stop it in time.
To select the "T" mode:
a. Two methods are available to check the
current T mode:
Either depress and release the trigger switch or
press the drive-control button or the "T" button
directly without touching the trigger switch.
The LED indicator below the mode number will
illuminate to indicate the current mode setting.
Press the "T" button briefly (less than 0.5
seconds) to cycle between T1 and T2 modes.
Each press changes one mode. See more
details in chart below:
Purpose
Tightening when a good
finishing is needed
Tightening with less force
and speed than mode 3
(easier to control than
mode 3)
Tightening with the maximum
force and speed
Driving self-tapping screws
into sheet metal with good
finish
Driving self-tapping screw
into thick metal with good
finish (handing tougher work
compare to T1 mode
NOTICE: The LED indicator will turn off
approximately 1min after the trigger switch is
released.
NOTICE: When the tool is next turned on, the
working mode will revert to the previous setting.
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Example of application
Tightening screws into
sensitive boards, such as
plaster boards
Driving screws into hard
materials as well as
tightening bolts
Driving long screws into
hard materials, as well
as tightening bigger bolts
than mode 2
Recommended type:
#8 x 1/2"
Recommended type:
#10 x 1"
Recommended type:
#10 x 1-1/2" or
1/4'' x 2-1/2"