Fein ABLK 18 1.3 TE Select+ 18v Cordless Nibbler Body Only in Carry Case Instruction Manual

Fein ABLK 18 1.3 TE Select+ 18v Cordless Nibbler Body Only in Carry Case

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INSTRUCTIONS

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For your safety

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

Do not use this power tool before you have thoroughly read and completely understood this Instruction Manual and the enclosed “General Safety Instructions” (document number 3 41 30 465 06 0). The documents mentioned should be kept for later use and enclosed with the power tool, should it be passed on or sold. Please also observe the relevant national industrial safety regulations.

Intended use of the power tool

Hand-guided nibbler for cutting sheet metal, cut-outs and tight curves in weather-protected environments without water supply using the application tools and accessories recommended by FEIN.

Special safety instructions

Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. Where appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

Secure the work piece firmly. A work piece that is gripped tightly in a clamping device or vice, is more secure than if held by hand.

• Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or signs onto the power tool. If the insulation is damaged, protection against an electric shock will be ineffective. Adhesive labels are recommended.
• Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the power tool manufacturer. Safe operation is not ensured merely because an accessory fits your power tool.
• Clean the ventilation openings on the power tool at regular intervals using non-metal tools. The blower of the motor draws dust into the housing. An excessive accumulation of metallic dust can cause an electrical hazard.

Use and handling of the battery (battery pack).

• To avoid hazardous situations such as burns, fire, explosion, skin injuries, and other injuries when handling the battery, observe the following instructions:
• Batteries must not be disassembled, opened or reduced in size. Do not subject batteries to mechanical impact or shock. Hazardous vapours and fluid can escape in case of damage and improper use of the battery. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause skin irritations or burns.
• When battery fluid from a damaged battery has come into contact with objects close by, check the respective components, clean them or replace them as required.
• Keep the battery away from heat and fire. Do not store the battery in direct sunlight.
• Do not remove the battery from its original packaging until it is going to be used.
• Before any work on the machine itself, remove the battery from the power tool. If the power tool accidentally starts, there is danger of injury.
• Remove the battery only when the power tool is switched off.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Keep the battery clean and protect it against moisture and water. Clean contaminated battery terminals and power tool connections with a dry, clean cloth.
• Use only intact original FEIN batteries that are intended for your power tool. When working with and charging incorrect, damaged, repaired or reconditioned batteries, imitations or other brands, there is danger of fire and/or explosion.
• Follow the safety warnings in the operating instructions of the battery charger.

Hand/arm vibrations

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 62841 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly 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 the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

Operating Instructions

• Guide the power tool toward the work piece only when switched on.
• While cutting, hold the power tool as upright as possible to the work-piece surface.
• Guide the power tool uniformly and with light feed in the cutting direction. Excessive feed reduces the tool life of the application tools.
• Do not cut steel sheets where welded. Do not cut layered sheets exceeding the max. work-piece thickness.
• To increase the tool life of punch and die, it is recommended to apply a lubricating agent alongside the intended cutting line:
• For cuts in steel sheet: Cutting paste or cutting oil,
• For cuts in aluminium: Petroleum.
• For inside cuts, a pilot hole is required; see “Technical Data” for diameters.
• Do not switch the power tool off until after having removed it from the cutting path.
• The symptom for worn punches and dies are a clearly increased feed force at lower working progress.
• Punch and die cannot be reground.

Handling the battery

Store, operate and charge the battery only using FEIN battery chargers within the battery operating-temperature range between 5 °C – 45 °C (41 °F – 113 °F). At the beginning of the charging procedure, the battery temperature must be within the battery operating-temperature range.

charge condi- tion

| Operation
Continu- ous red

light

| Battery is almost empty| Charge battery
Red flash- ing light| Battery is not ready for operation| Bring the battery into the battery operating-

temperature range, then charge

The real percentage of the battery charge condition is only indicated when the power tool motor is stopped. The electronics automatically switch off the motor prior to the battery being deep discharged.

Repair and customer service

• When working metal under extreme operating conditions, it is possible for conductive dust to settle in the interior of the power tool. Blow out the interior of the power tool via the ventilation slots frequently with dry and oil-free compressed air.
• Lightly grease the sliding surfaces between die holder and punch.
• Products that have come into contact with asbestos may not be sent in for repair. Dispose of products contaminated with asbestos according to the applicable country-specific regulations for such disposal. The current spares parts list for this power tool can be found on our website at www.fein.com. If required, you can change the following parts yourself: Application tools

Warranty and liability

The warranty for the product is valid in accordance with the legal regulations in the country where it is marketed. In addition, FEIN also provides a guarantee in accordance with the FEIN manufacturer’s warranty declaration.
The delivery scope of your power tool may include only a part of the accessories described or shown in this Instruction Manual.

Declaration of conformity.

• This CE declaration is only valid for European Union and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries and only for products intended for the EU- or EFTA market. After placing the product on the EU market the UKCA mark loses its mark validity.
• The UKCA declaration is only valid for the Great Britain market (England, Wales and Scotland) and only for products intended for the Great Britain market. After placing the product on the Great Britain market the CE mark loses its mark validity.
• FEIN declares itself solely responsible for this product conforming with the relevant provisions given on the last page of this Instruction Manual. Technical documents at: C. & E. Fein GmbH, D-73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd

Environmental protection, disposal.

Packaging, worn out power tools and accessories should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. Dispose of batteries only when discharged. For batteries that are not completely discharged, insulate the terminals with tape as a protective measure against short-circuiting.

• BS EN 62841-1:2015 + AC2015
• BS EN 62841-2-8:2016
• BS EN 55014-1:2017 + A11:2020
• BS EN 55014-2:2015
• BS EN 55014-2:1997+A1:2001+
• A2:2008+AC:1997

Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008, EMC Regulation 2006, The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances ln Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012

C. E. Fein GmbH Hans-Fein-Straße 81 D-73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd-Bargau www.fein.com

References

• High quality power tools and accessories | C. & E. Fein GmbH

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