FESTOOL TDC 18-4 Cordless Drill User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: FESTOOL

FESTOOL TDC 18-4 Cordless Drill User Manual

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2	Safety warnings
*2.1* __	*General power tool safety warnings* __

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, in structions, illustrations and specifica

tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or

battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

2.2	Machine-specific safety notices

– Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control can cause personal injury.

Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory or fasteners may contact hidden Cutting acces sory contacting a “live” wire may make ex

posed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

Use appropriate detection devices to look for any hidden supply lines or consult your local utility company. If the insertion tool makes contact with live cables, it can result in fire and electric Damage to a gas pipe can lead to an explosion. Penetration of a water pipe can result in damage to property.

Keep the power tool away from magnetic fields. The power tool may switch on unex pectedly and cause injury

Wear suitable personal protective equip ment: Ear protection, safety goggles, a dust mask for work that generates dust.

CAUTION! Power tool can jam and cause sudden kickback! Switch off immediately!

Firmly hold the power tool with both hands, with one hand on the handle

[1-10] and the other hand on the auxiliary han

dle [1-7]. Make sure the speed is adjusted correctly when screwdriving. Be prepared for a high reaction torque, which may

cause the power tool to turn and lead to in

jury.

Do not use the power tool in the rain or in damp Moisture in the power tool may cause a short circuit and fire.
Wait until the power tool has come to a complete halt before placing it The insertion tool can get caught and lead to a loss of control of the power tool.
Avoid unintentional activation. Carrying the electric power tool with your fingers on the on/off switch can lead to

If you are not using the power tool, set the rotational direction switch/safety lock [1-9] to the centre position to lock the on/off switch.

Do not use power supply units or third- party battery packs to operate cordless power tools. Do not use third-party charg ers to charge the battery packs. The use of accessories not expressly authorised by themanufacturer can result in electric shocks and/or serious accidents.
Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be supplied via residual current device with a rated residual current of 30 mA or
Warning of harmful light radiation. Do not look into the light beam for long Do not direct the light beam to wards other people or animals. Optical ra diation can damage the eyes – [4].
Use a dust extractor when working with
Only use tools and accessories which have been approved by Festool for this power The use of tools or accessories which have not been approved may increase the risk of injury and seriously unbalance themachine. This may decrease the quality of the working results and accelerate wear on the power tool.

2.3| Safety instructions when using long

drill bits ** **

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Never operate at higher speed than the maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if al lowed to rotate freely without contacting the workpiece, resulting in personal
Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit tip in contact with the At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if al lowed to rotate freely without contacting the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.

Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do not apply

excessive pressure.

Bits can bend causing breakage or loss of control, resulting in personal injury.

*2.4* __	*Emission levels* __

Sound pressure level LPA, sound power level LWA and uncertainty K measured in accordance with EN 62841:

| L PA [dB(A)]| L WA [dB(A)]| K [dB]
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Screwdriv ing| 73| 84| 5
__ Drilling| 73| 84| 5

Vibration emission level ah (vector sum for three directions) and uncertainty K measured in accordance with EN 62841:

| a h [m/s 2 ] **| K [m/s 2 ] **
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Screwdriving| < 2.5| 1.5
__ Drilling| 3| 1.5

The specified emission levels (vibration, noise)

are used to compare
They are also used for making preliminary estimates regarding vibration and noise load during
They represent the primary applications of the power

CAUTION

The emission values may deviate from the specified values. This is dependent on how the tool is used and the type of workpiece being machined.

The actual load during the entire operating cycle must be
Depending on the actual load, suitable pro tective measures must be defined in order to protect the

3	Intended use

Cordless drill suitable

4| Technical data|
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Cordless drills TDC 18/4
Motor voltage 18 V
No-load speed*| 1. gear                           0–500 rpm
2. gear                           0–800 rpm
3. gear                          0–2350 rpm
4. gear                          0–3600 rpm
Max. torque| Soft material (wood)                                 50 Nm
Hard material (metal)                                 75 Nm
Adjustable torque**                                           1st gear/2nd gear                              2–20 Nm
Chuck clamping range 1.5–13 mm
Max. drill diameter| Wood                                70 mm
Metal                                13 mm
Screwdriving in spruce Max. ∅                                 10 mm
Tool holder in drill spindle 1/4 ’’
Weight as per EPTA Procedure 01:2014 (with auxiliary handle, 2.6 kg BP 18 Li 6.2 AS battery pack and chuck)
Weight incl. Centrotec, excl. auxiliary handle and battery pack. 1.4 kg

Speed values based on fully charged battery pack.

** The maximum speed (value for clockwise rotation) is reduced in the lower torque settings.

5	Parts of the device	[1-5]	On/off switch
[1-1]	Buttons for releasing the battery pack	[1-6]	Collar
[1-2]	Capacity indicator button on battery pack	[1-7]	Auxiliary

for drilling in metal, wood, plastics and similar materials,
for screwing in and tightening screws.
intended for use with BP Festool battery packs of the same voltage

The user is liable for damage and acci dents caused by improper and non- inten ded use; this also includes damage and wear caused by continuous industrial operation.

4| Technical data|
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Cordless drills TDC 18/4
Motor voltage 18 V
No-load speed*| 1. gear                           0–500 rpm
2. gear                           0–800 rpm
3. gear                          0–2350 rpm
4. gear                          0–3600 rpm
Max. torque| Soft material (wood)                                 50 Nm
Hard material (metal)                                 75 Nm
Adjustable torque**                                           1st gear/2nd gear                              2–20 Nm
Chuck clamping range 1.5–13 mm
Max. drill diameter| Wood                                70 mm
Metal                                13 mm
Screwdriving in spruce Max. ∅                                 10 mm
Tool holder in drill spindle 1/4 ’’
Weight as per EPTA Procedure 01:2014 (with auxiliary handle, 2.6 kg BP 18 Li 6.2 AS battery pack and chuck)
Weight incl. Centrotec, excl. auxiliary handle and battery pack. 1.4 kg

Speed values based on fully charged battery pack.

** The maximum speed (value for clockwise rotation) is reduced in the lower torque settings.

5	Parts of the device	[1-5]	On/off switch
[1-1]	Buttons for releasing the battery pack	[1-6]	Collar
[1-2]	Capacity indicator button on battery pack	[1-7]	Auxiliary

handle
| [1-8]| Gear switch
[1-3]| Capacity indicator| [1-9]| Rotational direction switch and safety lock/transport lock
[1-4]| LED light|
| | [1-10]| Handle
[1-11]| Thumbwheel for torque/drilling/light ing duration on and duration off
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[1-12]| belt clip
[1-13]| Bit store
[1-14]| Insulated gripping surfaces (grey

shaded area)

| | [1-11]| Thumbwheel for torque/drilling/light ing duration on and duration off
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[1-12]| belt clip
[1-13]| Bit store
[1-14]| Insulated gripping surfaces (grey

shaded area)

Accessories shown or described are not always included in the scope of delivery.
The specified illustrations appear at the begin ning of the Operating Instructions.

6	Battery pack

Before using the battery pack, check that the battery interface is clean. Any contamination of the battery interface may impair correct contact and lead to the contacts being damaged.
A faulty contact may result in the machine over heating or being damaged.

[2A]	Remove the battery pack.
[2B]	Insert the battery pack – until it

clicks into place.

Further information about the charger and battery pack with capacity indicator can be found in the corresponding operating manual.

7	Commissioning

CAUTION
Risk of injury

► Only assemble when the power tool is switched off!

7.1 Belt clip [1-12]

The belt clip allows the power tool to be attach ed to work attire for brief periods. It can be at tached to the right or left of the power tool us ing a screw [3].

*7.2* __	*Fitting the auxiliary handle [5]* __

WARNING! Always use the auxiliary handle.

Check that the auxiliary handle [5-1] is se curely in

*7.3* __	*Inserting the stop bar [6]* __

The drilling depth can be adjusted using the stop bar [6-1].

*7.4* __	*Switching on/off [1-5]* __

Press = ON, release = OFF

The speed can be continuously adjusted, relative to the pressure applied to the on/off switch.
Set the rotational direction switch [1-9] to the centre position to lock the on/off switch.
The LED light [1-4] lights up when the on/off switch [1-5] is pressed, see section 8.4.

Changing direction of rotation [1-9]

Switch to the left = clockwise rotation
Switch to the right = counterclockwise rota tion

*8.2* __	*Changing gear* __

The gear switch [1-8] can be used to switch the gear unit when the power tool is switched off.

*8.3* __	*Adjusting the torque [1-11]* __

Screwdriving

Torque corresponding to setting at the thumb wheel [1-11] :
Position 1 = low torque Position 13 = high torque
There is a signal when the set torque is reached and the power tool switches off. The power tool only starts up again if the on/off switch [1-5] is released and pressed again.

Drilling

Marking shows the drill symbol = maxi mum torque.

*8.4* __	*Adjust lighting [1-11]* __

Configure lighting at the thumbwheel [1-11]. Marking shows position 1 to 13 or drill sym

| | Marking shows lighting duration on/ maximum torque. Briefly apply pressure

on the on/off switch [1-5] to permanently switch the LED light on. After ten minutes, the LED light automatically switches off.

Marking shows lighting duration off/ maximum torque. The LED light is perma

nently switched off.

bol . The LED light [1-4] automatically switches on and off with the power tool. The LED light has an afterglow for a short time after the tool has been switched off.

Festool Work App

The power tool can be configured with the Festool Work app.
The battery pack is connected via Bluetooth®, see the operating manual for the battery pack.
The depth stop (available as an accessory de pending on the model) allows a screw to be tightened with a defined depth. You can set the dimension to which the screwhead is to project over the workpiece surface, or to which it is to be inserted.

Prior to initial use: Apply some multipur pose grease to the drill spindle.

9.1 __| CENTROTEC tool chuck [7] __

Fast changeover of tools with CENTROTEC shaft.
WARNING! Only clamp CENTROTEC tools in CENTROTEC tool chucks.
Wear gloves when replacing tools.

*9.2* __	*Chuck [8]* __

For clamping drill bits and bits with max. shaft diameter of 13 mm.
WARNING! Clamp the tool centrally in the chuck.

*9.3* __	*Angle attachment [9]* __

Drilling and screwdriving at right angles to the power tool (available as an accessory depend ing on the model).

*9.4* __	*Tool holder in the drill spindle [10]* __

Bits can be inserted directly into the hexagon socket holder of the drill spindle.

*9.5* __	*Eccentric adapter [11]* __

Screwdriving close to edges with bits according to ISO 1173 (available as an accessory depend ing on the model).

Depth adjustment

Firmly set the required screw- in depth by turning the hous ing [12-1]. Each catch altersthe screw-in depth by 0.1 mm.
To unscrew a screw, the A/B sleeve must first be removed.

10| Working with the electric

power tool

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WARNING
Risk of injury

► Only position the power tool on the screw when it is switched off.

► Always secure the workpiece in such a manner that it cannot move during ma chining.

► Keep hands away from the rotating tools.

CAUTION

Risk of burns

The tool holder and tool may become very hot during operation.

► Allow them to cool down before attaching them to the belt clip.

10.1 | Kickback stop
WARNING

Risk of injury

The kickback stop does not guarantee com plete protection against a kickback.

► Always concentrate on your work and refer to the safety instructions and warnings.

The kickback stop is triggered if the tool is jammed, causing the power tool to rotate around the screw axis suddenly

and unexpectedly. The power tool switches off, beeps once and the LED light flashes continu

ously.

After the kickback stop has been triggered:

Release the on/off switch [1-5].
Eliminate the cause of the jam

Warning signals

WARNING

Risk of injury, electric shock

► Always remove the battery pack from the power tool before performing any mainte nance or service work.

► All maintenance and repair work which re quires the motor housing to be opened should always be carried out by an author ised service workshop.

Customer service and repairs must only be carried out by the manufac turer or service workshops. Find the nearest address at: www.festool.co.uk/service
Always use original Festool spare parts. Order no. a www.festool.co.uk/service

Environment

Do not dispose of the device in the household waste! Recycle devices, ac cessories and packaging. Observe appli

cable national regulations.

EU only: In accordance with the European Di rective on waste electrical and electronic equipment and implementation in national law, used power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally friendly re cycling.

Information on REACH:www.festool.com/reach

14 ****	General information ****

Imported into the UK by

Festool UK Ltd
1 Anglo Saxon Way

Bury St Edmunds IP30 9XH

Great Britain

14.1	Information on data privacy

The power tool contains a chip which automati cally stores machine and operating data. The data saved cannot be traced back directly to an individual.
The data can be read in a contactless manner using special devices and shall only be used by Festool for fault diagnosis, repair and warranty processing and for quality improvement or en hancement of the power tool. The data shall not be used in any other way without the express consent of the customer.

14.2	Bluetooth ®

The Bluetooth® word mark and the logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.; they are used by TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG & Co. KG, and therefore by Festool, under licence.