TOOL 218 SPIT Lithium Cordless screwdriver Instruction Manual

218 SPIT Lithium Original instructions
“Cordless screwdriver”

SPIT Speed 55 Easy Click

SPIT 218 Lithium

| Ref. 054384 / 054385:
18V LITHIUM
n0 = 0-4200 min-1|
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4,5 Nm|
8,5 Nm|
LwA = 87 dB(A)
LpA = 76 dB(A)
K = 3 dB(A)|
ah < 2,5 m/s²
K = 1,5 m/s²|
max. Ø 5 x 70|
Ref. 054397 / SB 18V 4,2 Ah-D
18V 4,2Ah 75,6 Wh|
Ref. 054398 / SC04
220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz|
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Symbols and abbreviations

The symbols used in these instructions and, if applicable, on the power tool serve to bring your attention to potential dangers when working with this power tool. You must understand the signifi cance of these symbols/notes and comply with them in order to make their use more effi client and safer.
The safety warnings, notes and symbols are not a substitute for regulation measures for accident prevention.
Symbols
User action
Technical modifi cations reserved
Especially important to note for safety. Always follow this note, otherwise, it could result in severe injury.
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage
Warning of hot surfaces

-WARNING-
For a potentially dangerous situation which could lead to physical injury or material damage.
-NOTE-
Modifi cation notes and other useful information.

Safety rules

** General safety instructions for power tools
WARNING!** Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well-lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks that may ignite dust or fumes.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol  or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

**** Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for connecting dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Careful handling and use of cordless devices Recharge only using the charger recommended by the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may result in a risk of fi re when used with another battery pack.

Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create risk of injury and fi re.
When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can cause bridging of contacts.
Short-circuit between the battery terminals may cause burns or a fi re.

On inappropriate use, liquid may be leak from the battery; avoid contact. If contact occurs accidentally, flush with water. If liquid comes into contact with the eyes, seek medical help. Liquid leaking from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only original spare parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained..

Machine-specifi c Safety Warnings
Wear hearing protection.
The effects of noise can cause loss of hearing capacity
Wear safety gloves.

Hold the machine with a firm grip.
High reaction torque can briefl y occur while driving in and loosening screws.
Always assume a safe standing position and hold the power tool securely in both hands.

Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fi re and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to an explosion. Penetrating a water line causes damage to property or electric shock.

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory or fastener may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory and fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock

Secure the workpiece.
A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than by hand.
Do not work on stone containing crystalline silica (SiO2).
This will produce dust which is dangerous to your health.
Do not work on materials containing asbestos.
Asbestos is considered carcinogenic!

Take protective measures if there is the danger of the formation of combustible or explosive dust during operation that can be hazardous to health.
Example: Some dust can be carcinogenic. Wear a dust mask and work with a dust/chip extraction unit, if possible to connect.
Always wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before placing it down.
The tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control over the power tool.

Tools not in use must be locked away safely in a dry place out of the reach of children.
Switch the power tool off immediately if the tool insert gets jammed.
Be prepared for high torque levels if the tool kicks back.

The tool insert jams if:

• the power tool becomes overloaded or
• the tool tilts in the workpiece.

Residual risk. Although this information sheet and the operating manuals for our electrical tools contain extensive instructions on safe working with electrical tools, every electrical tool involves certain residual risks that cannot be completely prevented through safety mechanisms. Therefore, electrical tools must always be operated with the necessary caution.

Battery safety instructions
Do not use faulty or deformed batteries.
There is a risk of explosion.
Do not open the battery.
The danger of shortcircuiting.
Never short-circuit the battery.
There is a risk of explosion.

Protect the battery against heat or temperatures over 50°C , e. g., also against continuous sun irradiation and fire.
There is a risk of explosion.

In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapors may be emitted. Provide fresh air and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapors can irritate the respiratory system.
When the battery is defective, liquid can escape and come into contact with adjacent components. Check any parts concerned. Clean such parts or replace them, if required.
Cover the battery terminals when storing them outside the charger. There is a danger of fi re and explosion through short circuits caused by metal objects.

Charger safety instructions
Never use an electric device with a damaged cable. Do not touch the damaged cable and pull the mains plug when the cable gets damaged during operation. Damaged cables increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not operate the unit on easily inflammable surfaces (e. g. paper, textiles, etc.) or in inflammable environments.
Fire hazard due to occurring heat build-up.
Protect the electrical device from rain and moisture.
The penetration of water in a battery charger increases the risk of electric shock.

Do not cover the ventilation slots during the charging process.
They preserve the battery and the battery charger from overheating.
Do not charge the batteries of other manufacturers.
The device is only suitable for the charging of SPIT batteries. There is otherwise a risk of fi re and explosion.
Keep the battery charger clean.
Contamination may result in the danger of electric shock.
Check the electrical device, cable, and plug each time before using. Do not use the electrical device when defects are detected. Do not open the electrical device yourself and have it repaired only by qualified personnel using original spare parts. Damaged electrical devices, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.

-WARNING-
Caution high voltage! Do not open the charger! There is a risk of electric shock.
Ensure that the connection between the charger and the battery is correctly positioned and is not impeded by foreign bodies.
There is a risk of fi re and explosion through short circuits caused by metal objects.
Ensure that the battery charging compartment does not have any foreign objects and protect from dirt and humidity. The storage location must be dry and frost-free.
There is a risk of fi re and explosion in the case of a short-circuit.
A charger that is connected to the mains must always be attended.
There is a risk of fi re.!

Device description

**** Read all the warnings and instructions before using the equipment. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fi and/or serious injury.
While reading the operating instructions, unfold the graphics page for the machine and leave it open.

Operating elements

I Rotational direction switch
II On/Off control switch
III Battery release button
IV Button for charge level indicator
V Button for lighting (On/Off)
VI Bit
VII Adjustment ring for the depth stop

Device components

1. Ventilation slots

2. Battery

3. Battery charge level indicator

4. Battery contacts

5. Battery cap

6. LED lighting

7. Belt clipholder

8. Retaining pin

9. Bit holder (Option)

10. Depth stop
    Battery charger

11. Battery charger

12. LED charge level indicator

13. Battery charging compartment

Contents
See packaging
Specifi ed conditions of use
The device is designed exclusively for driving screws into and loosening screws from plasterboard and chipboard on wood and sheet steel substructures.
Requirements for the user
The tool must only be operated, maintained, and serviced by authorized trained personnel. The personnel must be made aware of the relevant dangers.

Technical data

| Rated voltage of battery in V DC Capacity in Ah
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| 1. n0  = No-load speed (1st gear) in rpm
| Noise levels
LpA= A-rated sound pressure level
LwA  = A-rated sound power level
K = Measurement uncertainty value
| The noise level can exceed 85 dB(A) during operation.
Wear hearing protection!
| Triaxial vibration emission level determined in accordance with EN 60745.
K = Measurement uncertainty value
| The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardized test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another.

The vibration emission level will vary because of the ways in which a power tool can be used and may increase above the level given in this information sheet. This could lead to underestimation of vibration when the tool is used regularly in such a manner. Note: To be accurate, an estimation of the level of exposure to vibration experienced during a given period of work should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running but not actually when doing the job. This may signifi cantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and accessories, keeping the hands warm, and organization of work patterns.

| Fitting screws in wood – max. ø in mm
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| Weight in kg

Battery

| Rated voltage of the battery in V DC Capacity in Ah
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| Battery with lithium-ion technology

Battery Charger

| Mains voltage in V~ / Frequency in Hz
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| Charging voltage in V DC.
Charging current in A
| Operating temperature range in °C
| Battery charging time in min..
****| Your battery charger is double-insulated in accordance with EN 60335.
For this reason, an earth wire is not required.

The device is suppressed against radio and TV broadcasts, in accordance with EN 55014-1 and is immune to disturbances in accordance with EN 55014-2.

Operation

Remove the battery from the device before undertaking any work on the device.
This safety measure prevents the accidental starting of the power tool.

Start-up

• Charge battery.
• Insert battery.

-WARNING-
Use only original SPIT batteries with the voltage given on the type plate of your machine.
Use of any other batteries may lead to the risk of injury or fi re.
Use only the battery chargers and batteries listed in the illustrated instructions.
Only these battery chargers and batteries are tailored specifi cally to your power tool.

Battery
-NOTE-
The battery is supplied partially charged. Completely charge the battery before using your power tool for the fi rst time.
Battery with lithium-ion technology
Total discharge protection
The “Electronic discharge protection function” protects the LI battery against total discharge. Should the battery discharge, the power tool is switched off by a protective circuit.  The power tool stops operating.

-WARNING-
Do not continue to press the On/Off switch II after an automatic shutdown of the power tool.
The battery could be damaged.

Temperature-dependent overload protection
The LI battery is equipped with NTC temperature monitoring which only permits charging within a temperature range of 0 °C – 50 °C. This ensures long battery service life.

Battery care
Never charge batteries at temperatures lower than 0°C or higher than 50°C. Never charge batteries in an environment with high air humidity or a high ambient temperature. If the batteries are not used for a prolonged period, store them partially charged in a cool place. IMPORTANT! Batteries will also self-discharge while the equipment is not in use. Charge the batteries regularly to prevent this. Or even better: Insert the battery into the charger while it is plugged into the mains and ready for operation, as the charger switches to trickle charge when the charging process is completed. This is the best course of action with regard to the service life of the battery and in order to keep it fully operational. Do not leave the battery in the charger when the charger is not ready for operation. Charge the battery regularly to ensure maximum service life. This is especially important if you notice that the device is no longer functioning at full power. To ensure maximum service life, do not recharge the battery immediately when it has only been in use for a short period. If possible, wait until it has reached its lower capacity limit before recharging it.
Try to avoid causing the machine to jam. When this happens, it requires an excessive amount of energy, which means that the battery becomes discharged sooner and is subject to higher wear. If you notice that you have to charge the battery more and more frequently, it is spent and must be replaced.
Observe the instructions for disposal.

Battery cap
A battery cap 5 is enclosed in the delivery to allow you to protect the contacts of the battery when it is removed.
Fit this cap 5 over the battery contacts when storing, transporting or disposing of the battery.
If the battery cap is not fi tted, loose metal parts could short-circuit the contacts, creating a danger of fi re and explosion.

Battery charge level indicator
The three LEDs on the charge level indicator 3 show the level of the charge in the battery. Press button IV to display the charging status. The charge level indicator LED goes out automatically after approx. 5 seconds. If one of the LEDs fl ashes when button IV is pressed, the battery needs charging! If none of the LEDs lights up when the button IV is pressed, the battery is faulty and must be replaced. While the battery is charging, the three LEDs light up consecutively. The battery is fully charged when the three LEDs all light up continuously at the same time. The three LEDs go out again approximately fi ve minutes after completion of the battery charging process.

Battery-operated work surface lighting
The LED lighting 6 allows you to light the spot you are working on when lighting conditions are poor

• Press the lighting button V to switch it on.
•  Press the button V again to switch the lighting off.

-NOTE-
The work surface lighting is switched off while the battery charge level is being displayed. The lighting is automatically reactivated when the charge level indicator LEDs go out.

Battery charger

** Observe correct mains voltage!
Before putting the tool into operation, check that the mains voltage and frequency on the type plate match the details of your mains supply.
Mains cable charger
Fixed power supply**

Fixed power supply

Damaged mains cables must not be used. They must be replaced immediately by an expert technician.
Specifi ed conditions of use for the charger
The charger is intended solely for charging SPIT batteries. Ensure that you use the right batteries for the charger, see “Appropriate batteries“..

Symbols

| Battery fully charged
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Battery is charging
Battery is fl at
Use SPIT batteries!

Operation of battery
Appropriate batteries LI battery with a rated voltage of 18.0 V DC.

Charging the battery
**** Only put the original batteries into the battery charger!

Spit 218 Lithium

• Plug the charger into the mains. The lights up green.
• Push the battery into the charger as far as the stop.

During the charging process, both the battery and the charger heat up

• Unplug the charger from the mains if the charger is unattended.

Charge level indicator

Permanent green light without battery.
The device is ready for operation, there is no battery in the charging compartment.
Flashing green light
Battery is charging.
Permanent green light
The battery is fully charged.
Flashing red light
The battery is too hot or too cold. The charging process begins automatically as soon as the battery reaches a temperature within the permissible range.
Permanent red light
Short-circuiting between the charging contacts.

• Remove the battery from the charger.

• Pull the mains plug!

• Check that there are no foreign bodies in the charging compartment. Reinsert the battery.
  Battery is faulty.

• Use a new battery.

Operating the power tool
Removing the battery
To remove battery 2, press the release button ( s) III and pull the battery out of the power tool.
Inserting the battery
Use only original SPIT batteries with the voltage given on the type plate of your machine.
The use of other batteries can lead to injuries and danger of fi re.

• Set the rotational direction switch I to the middle position to prevent it from being switched on accidentally.
• Insert the charged battery 2 into the handle until you feel it click into place.

On/Off
Press or release the On/Off switch II.
Changing the speed
The On/Off switch II can be used for infinitely variable speed control. Light pressure on the On/ Off switch II causes the machine to rotate slowly;
with increased pressure, the speed increases.

Selecting the rotary direction
Only operate the rotational direction switch I when the machine is at a standstill!

• Set the required rotary direction.

Clockwise rotation:
For drilling and fi xing screws.
Anticlockwise rotation:
For loosening and removing screws and nuts..

Important! Always press the rotational direction switch I up to the stop on the housing, i. e. until you feel it engage. When the rotational direction switch I is in its middle position, the machine cannot be switched on.

Changing the tool
Remove the battery from the device before undertaking any work on the device.
This safety measure prevents the accidental starting of the power tool.
Wear safety gloves when changing the tool.
The tool insert can become very hot after working for long periods and/or the cutting edges of the tool insert are sharp.

Bit
To replace the bit VI, pull off the depth stop 10. The bit can then be pulled from the bit holder and a new bit inserted. Replace the depth stop 10.

Operating tips
Apply the power tool to the screw only when it is switched off.
Rotating tool inserts may slip.
After working for a long time at low speed, you should run the power tool for approx. 3 minutes at maximum speed in idle to allow it to cool.
Make sure that the bit and screw correspond in size and shape.
Optimal screwing is achieved when the screwing device is fi fixed securely in the screw head.

Clutch
The screw can be placed on the still-standing bit while the machine is running. The clutch engages only after applying pressure while screwing. When the depth stop comes to rest on the surface, the clutch is disengaged. The bit again comes to a stop.

Tools and accessories

Belt clip holder
The belt clip holder 7 can be used to clip the power tool to a belt, for example. This leaves both your hands free, while the power tool remains within easy reach at all times.
You can also store up to 8 bits in the belt clip holder.
To use the belt clip holder, proceed as follows:

• Screw the retaining pin 8 to the power tool.
• Place the belt clip holder 7 in the desired position.
• Hook the power tool into the belt clip holder 7.

Special accessories
Do not use accessories made by other manufacturers, as these are not tested by SPIT.
It can be dangerous to use such accessories.
To avoid injury and damage, use only accessories recommended by SPIT.

Maintenance and service

Maintenance and cleaning
Remove the battery from the device before undertaking any work on the device.
This safety measure prevents the accidental starting of the power tool.

• Always keep the machine and ventilation slots clean.
• Regularly wipe off the plastic parts which are accessible from the outside using a cloth without a cleaning agent.
• Always keep the tool holding fi xture clean.

Service
After heavy use over a long period, the machine should be taken to a SPIT service location for inspection and thorough cleaning.
You will fi nd a list of service centers on the back of these operating instructions.

Environmental Protection
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing of them as waste. The machine, accessories, and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. The plastic components are labeled for categorized recycling.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material!

In observance of the European Directive 2002/96/ EC for waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility. Do not dispose of battery packs/batteries into household waste, fi re or water. Battery packs/batteries should be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmental-friendly manner.c

Only for EC countries:
Defective or dead-out battery packs/batteries must
be recycled according to the guideline 2006/66/EC.
Rechargeable batteries / Batteries
Lithium-ion battery technology

• Before disposing of batteries, cover the battery contacts with the battery cap. Return used or faulty battery packs via your specialist dealer or the SPIT Customer Service department or dispose of them in the prescribed manner in public waste disposal facilities.
  This ensures that the battery packs are recycled as prescribed.

Transport instructions
The battery has been tested in accordance with UN manual ST/SG/AC.10/27/Add.2. It has effective protection against internal overpressure and short-circuiting as well as devices for the prevention of violent rupture and dangerous reverse current fl ow. The lithium-equivalent content in the battery is below the applicable limit values. Therefore, the battery is not subject to national or international regulations pertaining to dangerous mediums, neither as an individual component nor when inserted into a machine. However, the regulations governing dangerous goods may be relevant when transporting several batteries. In this case, it can be necessary to comply with special conditions (e.g., concerning the packaging). For further information please contact the manufacturer.

Spit Contacts

ITW Construction Products UK
Fleming Way
Crawley
West Sussex – RH 10 9 D P
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel.: 0 1293 523372
Fax.: 0 1293 515186
Customer Support Tel.: 0 141 342 1660
40376/03 – 1504

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