FLEX FT161 Collated Screw Magazine Owner’s Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FT161 Model:
COLLATED SCREW MAGAZINE

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

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 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

|  DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
|  WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
|  CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word “NOTICE” , as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.

The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAFETY RULES FOR COLLATED SCREW MAGAZINE

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications 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 collated screw magazine is designed to only be used with the FLEX FX1611 drywall screwdriver.

Observe all operating instructions and safety regulations contained in the manual for the FLEX FX1611 drywall screwdriver.

Before use, ensure that the magazine is properly attached to the power tool.

Avoid body contact with grounded (or earthed) surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

Detach 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.

When driving screws, never reach into the magazine. Keep hands clear of the advancing mechanism and the spot where the screw is being driven.

Do not use the magazine as a gripping surface.

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

Use only screw strips with screw sizes #6, #7, and #8 with this magazine. Only insert screw strips when the screwdriver is turned off and the trigger is locked.

•  Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
  – Lead from lead-based paints.
  – Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
  – Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
  – Work in a well-ventilated area.
  – Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
  – Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing
  and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

Collated Screw Magazine

NOTICE: Use only collated screws marked “CS Collated Screws” on the package. Other screws are not compatible with this magazine.

ASSEMBLY

Detach the battery pack from the drywall screwdriver before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Lock the variable-speed trigger switch “OFF” by placing the direction-of- rotation selector in the center position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

FITTING THE COLLATED SCREW BIT (FIG. 2)
NOTICE: For proper operation only use the collated screw bit with PH2 Ø 5 X 150. Refer to and follow the instructions on
“Changing Bit Holder “ in your FLEX FX1611 drywall screwdriver manual to:
a. Remove the stop sleeve from the screwdriver.
b. Remove the installed bit holder from the screwdriver.

c. Push the clutch backward and push the provided collated screw bit into the gearcase.
d. Release the clutch and ensure the bit shank is locked in the gearcase securely.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MAGAZINE
To Install the Magazine (Fig. 3)
With the stop sleeve removed and provided collated screw bit installed:
a. Push forward and hold the release buttons on both sides of the magazine.
b. Align the raised ribs on the screwdriver with the grooves in the magazine, and push the magazine over the bit onto the screwdriver until the  agazine audibly snaps into place
c. Let go of the release buttons and ensure that the magazine does not disengage.

NOTE: This attachment has the ability to rotate without being taken off the drywall screwdriver along the drywall screwdriver axis. Refer to the “Rotating the Magazine” chapter in this manual.

To Remove the Magazine
Push forward and hold the release buttons on both sides of the magazine and pull the magazine off of the screwdriver.

INSERTING COLLATED SCREW STRIP (FIG. 4)

NOTICE: Use only screw strips with screw sizes #6, #7, and #8 with this magazine. Only insert screw strips when the screwdriver is turned off and the trigger switch is locked. Proper use of collated strips will reduce the risk of injury, reduce jams and prevent screws from damaging the workpiece. For best performance use new, undamaged strips free of debris.
a. Take a collated strip, holding the plastic portion, and feed from the bottom of the screw guide and into the bottom of the advancing mechanism
b. Continue feeding the strip until the first screw is one slot below the driver bit.

REMOVING THE COLLATED SCREW STRIPS (FIG. 5)
Pull the screw strip up to remove it.

NOTICE: Do not remove the screw strip by forcibly pulling the screw strip downwards to avoid damaging the product or even causing personal injury.

ADJUSTMENTS

Detach the battery pack from the drywall screwdriver and lock the variable- speed trigger switch “OFF” by placing the direction-of-rotation selector in the center position.

SETTING THE SCREW LENGTH

Do not adjust the screw length while a screw strip is in the magazine. Remove the screw strip prior to making adjustments. This magazine is designed for screws that are 1 – 2 inches (25 – 51 mm) long. Failure to set the correct screw length can cause screws to not be driven accurately which can result in the failure to advance the next screw or screws not being screwed in properly. The shoe has specific length marks for the most common screw lengths. The arrow points at the length mark indicating the current screw length (Fig. 6a).
a. Slide the screw length adjustment tab to the left (Fig. 6a).
b. While holding the screw length adjustment tab in place, adjust the shoe to the desired length by pulling the shoe out or pushing it into the magazine until the arrow is aligned with the desired length mark (Fig. 6a).
c. Release the screw length adjustment tab. Make sure that the locking pin on the other side of the magazine has fully returned and is in the desired marked depth position (Fig. 6b).

SETTING SCREW-IN DEPTH (FIG. 7)

Use the dial for screw-in depth to set the desired screw-in depth. Turn the dial up (or clockwise) for driving the screws deeper into the workpiece, or down (counterclockwise) to allow more of the screwhead to stick out from the workpiece. The actual setting position is shown on the screw-in depth indicator. Upon setting, drive some screws for testing and use the dial to adjust the depth, if required.

ROTATING THE MAGAZINE (FIG. 8)

This collated magazine has the ability to rotate without being taken off the drywall screwdriver. To rotate, grip the top portion of the magazine with one hand, while holding the drywall screwdriver with the other hand, then rotate the magazine. An audible “click” indicates that the magazine is positioned at one of 12 detents spaced 30° apart.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DRIVING IN SCREWS (FIG. 9)

a. Insert the collated screw strip.
b. Set the screw-in depth.
c. Set the direction of rotation, on your drywall screwdriver, to forward rotation.
d. Grip the drywall screwdriver with both hands on the handle and assume working position.
e. Place the shoe against the workpiece to be screwed into. Hold the drywall screwdriver at right angle to the workpiece surface
f. On your drywall screwdriver: depress and hold down the trigger switch, then press the lock-on button to lock the trigger switch. The screw will be driven into the workpiece until the set screw-in depth is reached. Check the screw-in depth and change if required.
NOTE: When the preset screw-in depth is reached, the drive is disengaged and the bit will stop spinning while the motor is still running.
g. Repeat the operation to drive more screws.
h. When you have finished driving screws, turn off the drywall screwdriver. At the end of work, move the direction-ofrotation selector, on the drywall screwdriver, to the middle position.

MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the collated  screw magazine from thedrywall screwdriver prior to performing maintenance or cleaning.
SERVICE

Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause a serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a FLEX Factory Service Center or Authorized FLEX Service Station.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
**** When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.  Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an authorized service center for assistance.

CLEANING
Use a brush and blow dust and debris out of the main housing with dry compressed air as needed.
**** Wear appropriate eye protection and dust mask when using compressed air.

**** Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non- metallic parts of the magazine. These chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.

To remove dust and debris from the interior of the magazine, follow the steps below:

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE ADVANCING MECHANISM

The advancing mechanism is spring-loaded. Always use both hands to remove the advancing mechanism. The return spring may eject from the mechanism.

TO REMOVE THE ADVANCING MECHANISM (FIG. 10a & 10b)

a. Disconnect the magazine from the screwdriver.
b. Depress and hold the large spring pin.
c. Turn over the magazine and depress and hold the small spring pin.
d. Pull the advancing mechanism off the magazine

TO INSTALL THE ADVANCING MECHANISM (FIG. 10c)
a. With the magazine attachment removed from screwdriver, align the tabs on the shoe with the slots in the magazine housing.
b. Push in slightly, then align the return spring with the pocket in the advancing mechanism.
c. Push the advancing mechanism in and depress the large spring pin and the small spring pin on both sides at the same time, until you hear the “click” of the two spring pins releasing.
NOTE: The large spring pin should be in the up position (as shown in Fig. 10c) before the advancing mechanism is installed. If the large spring pin is in the down position, the advancing mechanism will be locked in place.

d. Cycle the advancing mechanism several times by hand to ensure proper function before installing the magazine onto your screwdriver for use.

STORAGE
Store the collated screw magazine indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents.

ACCESSORIES

The use of any other accessories not specified in this manual may create a hazard. Collated screwdriver bit

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