FLEX FX2231 24V Cordless Jig Saw Owner’s Manual

FLEX FX2231 24V Cordless Jig Saw Owner’s Manual

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 Owner’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.

 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 which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

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

Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or 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 which may ignite the 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. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or 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 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. 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 ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI 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 personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, 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 power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger 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 and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards.

Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

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 it 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 remove the battery pack, if detachable, 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 and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s 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, 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.

Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Battery tool use and care

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

When 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 make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.

Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR JIG SAW

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

Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

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.

SYMBOLS

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol

| Name| Designation/Explanation
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V

| Volts| Voltage

A

| Amperes| Current

Hz

| Hertz| Frequency (cycles per second)

W

| Watt| Power

kg

| Kilograms| Weight

min

| Minutes| Time

s

| Seconds| Time

Wh

| Watt-hours| Battery capacity

Ah

| Ampere-hours| Battery capacity

ø

| Diameter| Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.

n0

| No load speed| Rotational speed, at no load

n

| Rated speed| Maximum attainable speed

…/min

| Revolutions or reciprocations per minute (rpm)| Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc. per minute

O

| Off position| Zero speed, zero torque…

1,2,3,
Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,

| Selector settings| Speed, torque, or position settings. Higher

number means greater speed

| Infinitely variable selector with off| Speed is increasing from 0 setting

| Arrow| Action in the direction of arrow

| Alternating current (AC)| Type or a characteristic of current

| Direct current (DC)| Type or a characteristic of current

| Alternating or direct current (AC / DC)| Type or a characteristic of current
| Class II tool| Designates Double Insulated Construction tools.

| Protective earth| Grounding terminal

| Li-ion RBRC seal| Designates Li-ion battery recycling program

| Read the instructions| Alerts user to read manual

| Wear eye protection symbol| Alerts user to wear eye protection
---|---|---

| Always operate with two hands| Alerts user to always operate with two hands

| Do not use the guard for cut-off operations| Do not use the guard for cut- off operations

SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)

Symbol

| Designation/Explanation
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| This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
| **** This symbol designates that this component is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories.
| This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.
| This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association.
| This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
| This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Cordless Jig Saw

ASSEMBLY

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

TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK

 Always switch off the tool before attaching or detaching of the battery pack.

To attach the battery pack:

Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves on the tool, and then slide the battery pack onto the tool (Fig. 2).

NOTICE: When placing the battery pack on the tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove inside the tool and that the latches snap into place properly. Improper attachment of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

To detach the battery pack:

Depress the battery-release button, located on the front of the battery pack, to release the battery pack. Pull the battery pack out and remove it from the tool (Fig. 3).

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SAW BLADE

To install the saw blade (Fig. 4):

a. Insert the blade (with its teeth facing the cutting direction) into the slot of the blade holder as far as the blade can go.
b.Pull down on the blade to verify that the blade is securely locked in place.

NOTICE: When inserting the saw blade, the back of the blade must rest in the groove of the guide roller.

The tool can only accept most commonly available T-shank blades.

To remove the saw blade (Fig. 5):

a. Rotate the blade release lever and remove the saw blade.
b. Release the blade release lever

 Always wear protective gloves when removing the saw blade from the tool. The saw blade is sharp and may be hot after prolonged use.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING ACCESSORIES

COVER PLATE

NOTICE: Use the cover plate when cutting decorative veneers, plastics, etc. It protects sensitive or delicate surfaces from damage. It is mounted on the bottom of the tool base.

Installation:

Insert the front of the base into the front of the cover plate and lower the jig saw (Fig. 6).

The cover plate should snap securely and audibly onto the rear of the base (Fig. 7).

Removal:

Press down on the two release tabs and slide the cover plate forward about 1/2 inch.
Lift the cover plate off the base to remove it (Fig. 8 & 9).

SPLINTER GUARD

The clear plastic splinter guard serves as a zero-clearance throat along the blade to reduce splintering of the top surface of the workpiece. The splinter guard is a consumable component that should be replaced when worn out or when blades of different thicknesses are used.

 This procedure requires the saw to be powered and in operation during a portion of the installation procedure. Care must be taken to prevent personal injury. Remove the battery pack when instructed to do so. Installation:

a. Remove the battery pack to prevent accidental starting.
b. Rotate the orbit-control lever to the zero (0) position.
c. Slide the grooves of the plastic splinter guard onto the ribs on the cover plate, but not far enough to touch the blade (Fig. 10). d.Attach the battery pack.

e. Turn the saw on and press the front of the splinter guard against a workbench to allow the sawblade to cut into the splinter guard as it slides the rest of the way into the cover plate (Fig. 11).

f. For added service life, as the splinter guard wears out, you can push it farther back into the cover plate until there is no longer any gap (Fig. 12).

Removal:

a. Turn the saw off and remove the battery pack.
b. Remove the saw blade and pull the splinter guard out.

CHIP GUARD

Installation:

Insert the chip guard from the front of the saw, snap the gearbox and the limit post is aligned with the positioning groove of the gearbox. (Fig. 13 & 14).

Disassembly:

Open the tabs and remove the chip guard forward.

DUST COLLECTION PORT

The dust collection port on this jig saw is compatible with Ø 32mm vacuum hoses or adapters.

Installation

Align the dust collection port as shown and insert the hook of the dust collection port into the slot in the base, push the dust collection port backward and tighten the clamp screw at the front of the dust collection port (Fig. 15).

The dust collection port can be mounted on either right or left side to accommodate cutting at different angles of the base. Make sure that the dust intake opening is facing the blade.

Disassembly:

Loosen the clamp screw and push the dust collection port slightly forward to remove it directly (Fig. 16).

ADJUSTMENTS

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

ADJUSTING THE BASE BEVEL ANGLE

The base can be tilted at 0° to 45° (left or right) for bevel setting.

NOTICE: Remove the splinter guard if it is inserted into the cover plate.

To set the bevel angle:

a. Remove the hex wrench from the base (Fig. 17).

b. Turn the tool upside down and use the hex wrench to loosen the hex screw by turning it counterclockwise as shown (Fig. 18).

c. Push the base slightly backward and tilt it to the desired angle (0° – 45°) using the scale that is marked on the base bracket. Then tighten the hex screw by turning it clockwise (Fig. 19).

d. Return the hex wrench into its storage area inside the base of the saw. After adjusting the base, make a sample cut to verify the bevel angle.

USING THE SPEED PRESETS (FIG. 20)

Your tool is equipped with a speed control panel, located below the handle. It consists of a speed preset button, “A” button, and 5 LED indicators. You can use the buttons to select one of the 5 speed presets based on the material to be cut.

To select the speed preset:

a. First, check the active speed preset, there are two ways to do so:
one way is to turn the tool ON and then OFF.
the other way is to press the speed preset button or the “A” button without touching the trigger switch.
In either case, the LED indicator below the active speed preset will light up.
b.Press the speed preset button to cycle through the presets 1, 2, 3, and 4 until the desired preset is activated.
See more details in the table below.
To select the “A” preset:
Pressing “A” button to activate the “A” preset. The next time the tool is turned on, it will automatically reduce the no-load speed to reduce the vibration. Once the tool engages the workpiece, the speed will reach the highest level. This makes it is easy to position the tool at the beginning of the cut.
NOTE: The variable speed trigger switch functions as an on/off switch only in “A” preset.
c. First, check the active speed preset by following the step a above.
d.Press the “A” button to select automatic speed preset, after which all of 5 LED indicators will light up. See more details in the table below.

NOTE: Your tool is equipped with a memory function of speed setting. It will revert to the last used speed preset when the tool is turned on again.

The table below shows the relationship between speed preset, speed and the number of LED indicators that are lit on the speed control panel. Refer to this table to choose appropriate speed depending on the material to be cut.

NOTE: Due to the variety of material thickness and types, the cutting efficiency may be different. In general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces faster but the service life of the blade will diminish.

ORBITAL-ACTION SETTINGS

Your tool is equipped with four orbital-action settings to best match the cutting speed, capacity, pattern, and the material being cut. The orbital action can be adjusted with the orbitcontrol lever (Fig. 21).

The optimal orbital action setting for the respective application can be determined through test cuts. Refer to the following table:

plastics. For clean cuts in wood and plywood.
1| Low orbital action| For cutting mild steel, aluminum and hard wood.
2| Medium orbital action| For cutting wood and plywood. For fast cutting in aluminum and mild steel.
3| Maximum orbital action| For fast cutting in wood and plywood.

NOTE: Always make test cuts in scrap material first to determine the best setting.

In order to reach full orbital action, the blade must be facing straight forward, the back of the blade must be resting in the groove of the guide roller, and the base must be positioned all the way forward.

Orbital action is not detectable when the saw is running under no load. The saw must be cutting in order for orbital action to occur.

The effect of the orbital action is more noticeable when cutting thicker material.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 Battery tools are always in operating condition. Be careful when the tool is not in use or when carrying it at your side.

LOCK-ON/OFF BUTTON AND VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH

Your tool is equipped with a Lock-on/off button, located above the variable- speed trigger switch. When placed in three different positions, it performs the following functions:

Lock-off

When the lock-on/off button located in the middle positon, press it all the way to left side, at this moment the variable-speed trigger switch, cannot be activated any more, to help prevent the saw from being turned on unintentionally.

Switch on and off

To start the saw, place the variable-speed trigger switch in the middle position, then depress the trigger switch.

To stop the saw, release the variable-speed trigger switch.

The variable-speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.

NOTE: The variable speed trigger switch functions as an on/off switch only in “A” preset.

Lock-on

With the trigger switch depressed, press the lock On/Off button all the way to the right side to lock the trigger in the ON position. This is useful for long term cutting operations. To release the lock-on function, depress the variable-speed trigger switch again. The lock-on/off button will automatically return to the middle position.

LED WORK LIGHT ( FIG. 23)

Your tool is equipped with two LED work lights located on the front of the tool. The lights provide additional illumination of the workpiece surface for operation in lower-light areas.

Press the LED switch to turn the lights on. The lights will stay on for about 10 seconds. When you turn the tool ON, the lights will turn on automatically and remain on for as long as the tool is ON. The light will turn off after about 10 seconds of inactivity.

You can deactivate the automatic switching of the lights by pressing the light switch to turn the lights on and then immediately press the light switch again to turn the lights off.

The LED light electronics feature a memory function that remembers the last setting.

To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can cause a short circuit.

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts, making adjustments, or cleaning the tool.

This cordless jig saw must be used only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:

Battery Pack| ****

Charger

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2.5Ah| 5Ah| 8Ah| 12Ah
FLEX FX0111| FLEX FX0121| FLEX FX0221| FLEX FX0231| FLEX FX0411| FLEX FX0421

CUTTING TIPS

Before attaching the battery pack onto the tool, always check todetermine that the switch performs properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shieldsduring power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

To avoid loss of control and serious injury, make sure that the blade reaches the full desired speed before touching it to the workpiece. Face the good side of the material down and secure it in a bench vise, or clamp it down. Draw cutting lines or designs on the side of the material facing towards you. Place the front edge of the saw base on the workpiece and align the blade with the line to be cut. Hold the jig saw firmly, turn it on, and press down to keep the saw base flat against the work as you slowly push the saw into the workpiece in the direction of the cut.

Gradually increase the cutting speed, cutting close to the line (unless you want to leave stock for finish sanding). You may have to adjust or relocate the vise or clamps as you cut to keep the work stable. Do not force the saw, or the blade teeth may rub and wear without cutting and the blade may break. Let the saw do most of the work. When following curves, cut slowly so that the blade can cut across the grain. This will give you an accurate cut and will prevent the blade from wandering.

CUTTING WITH A RIP FENCE (FIG. 24)

Flex rip fence Model FT221 is not included and should be purchased separately. It allows you to make long cuts parallel to the edge of the workpiece.

a. Insert the rod of the rip fence into the slots on the base of the jig saw. The rip fence can be mounted on either right or left side.
b. Determine the width of cut “X” and secure the rip fence in this position using the thumb screw included in the rip fence kit.
c. Align the rip fence flush against the edge of the workpiece and make the cut. Always use a rough-cut blade when possible.

CUTTING WITH A STRAIGHTEDGE

Always use a rough-cut blade when possible.
Clamp a straightedge onto the workpiece parallel to the line of cut and flush with the side of the saw base. Either a. first mark the line of cut and then position the straightedge parallel and at the same distance as between the blade and the side edge of the base or
b. first mark the side edge of the base and then clamp the straightedge on the mark and parallel to the cut line (Fig. 25).

As you cut, keep the saw-foot edge flush against the straightedge and flat on the workpiece.

CUTOUTS

Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B.

A. Drilling a starting hole (Fig. 26):

For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an edge, pre-drill a starting hole 1/2” (12 mm) or larger in diameter. Insert the blade into this hole to start your cut.

B. Plunge cutting (Fig. 27):

You do not need to drill a starting hole or make a lead-in cut if you carefully perform the following:

a. Make sure that the base of the saw is set to straight cut (No bevel angle.
b. Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base with the blade point positioned just above the workpiece surface.
c. Apply pressure to the tool so that the front edge of the base will not move when the tool is switched on and slowly lower the rear end of the tool.
d.As the blade pierces the workpiece, keep pivoting the tool down until the base rests flat on the workpiece.
e. Complete the cut in the normal manner

NOTICE: We do not recommend plunge cutting with a scroll blade.

To make sharp corners, cut up to the corner, then stop the saw and back up slightly before rounding the corner. After the opening is complete, go back to each corner and cut it from the opposite direction to square it off.

 Do not plunge cut into metal surfaces.

METAL CUTTING

 Never use the woodcutting blade for cutting metals. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

• Clamp the material when cutting metal.
• Be sure to move the saw along slowly.
• Use lower speeds.
• Do not twist, bend, or force the blade.
• If the saw jumps or bounces, use a blade with finer teeth.
• If the blade seems clogged when cutting soft metal, use a blade with coarser teeth.
• For easier cutting, lubricate the blade with a stick of cutting wax, if available, or with cutting oil when cutting steel.
• Thin metal should be sandwiched between two pieces of wood or tightly clamped onto a single piece of wood (wood on top of the metal). Draw the cut lines or design on the upper piece of wood.
• When cutting aluminum extrusion or angle iron, clamp the work in a bench vise and saw close to the vise jaws.
• When sawing tubing and the diameter is larger than the blade is deep, cut through the wall of the tubing and then insert the blade into the cut, rotating the tube as you saw.

MAINTENANCE

 To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.

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. 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

The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air. Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.

Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.

STORAGE

Store the tool 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.

Splinter Guard
Chip Guard
Cover Plate
Dust Collection Port
Hex Wrench

FLEX 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Chervon North America, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all FLEX 24V products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase when the original purchaser registers the product within 30 days from the date of original retail purchase and retains their receipt as proof of purchase. THE 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD IS CONDITIONED ON REGISTRATION OF THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE AND ONLY APPLICABLE TO FLEX 24V TOOLS, BATTERIES AND CHARGERS. If the original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the foregoing limited warranty will apply for a duration of three years. Product registration can be completed online at www.registermyflex.com.

24V Tools: 5-Year Limited Warranty with Registration

24V Batteries and Chargers: 5-Year Limited Warranty with Registration

Corded, 12V and 20V FLEX Legacy Products: 1-Year Limited Warranty, No Registration Benefit

Accessories and Attachments: No Warranty

SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this 5-Year Limited Warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall be the repair or replacement of parts, without charge, which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or repaired by persons other than a FLEX Authorized Service Dealer. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear and tear. To make a claim under warranty, return the complete product, transportation prepaid, to any FLEX Authorized Service Dealer. For Authorized FLEX Service Dealers, please visit www.registermyflex.com or call 1-833-FLEX-496 (1-833-353-9496).

This 5-Year Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories, attachments or parts.

Any implied warranties applicable to a product shall be limited in duration equal to the duration of the express warranties applicable to such product, as set forth in the first paragraph above. Some states in the U.S. and some Canadian provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply.

FLEX is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by state in the U.S. and by province in Canada.

This limited warranty applies only to products sold within the United States of America, Canada and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. For warranty coverage within other countries, contact your local FLEX dealer.

© Chervon North America, 1203 E. Warrenville Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
www.flexpowertools.com
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