Fein ASCM18QM Cordless Drill, Driver Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Fein

Fein ASCM18QM Cordless Drill, Driver

Technical Data

Overview

Operating Instruction

Symbols, Abbreviations And Terms Used

| Do not touch the rotating parts of the power tool.
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| Make sure to read the enclosed documents such as the Instruction Manual and the General Safety Instructions.
| Observe the instructions in the text or graphic opposite!
| Before commencing this working step, remove the battery from the power tool. Otherwise there may be danger of injury caused by unintentional starting of the power tool.
| Use eye protection during operation.
| Use ear protection during operation.
| Use protective gloves during operation.
| Do not charge damaged batteries.
| Keep the battery away from fire. Protect the battery against heat, e. g. against continuous intense sunlight.
| Observe the information in the adjacent text!
| Additional information.
| Gripping surface
| Switching on
| Switching off
| Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the directives of the European Com- munity.
| Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the directives of Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland).
| This symbol confirms the certification of this product for the USA and Canada.
| This sign indicates a possible dangerous situation that could cause severe or fatal injury.
| Recycling symbol: designates recyclable materials
| Worn out power tools and other electrotechnical and electrical products should be sorted separately for environmental-friendly recycling.
| Battery type
| Charger type
| 1. gear/2. gear/ 3. gear/ 4. gear
| Drilling diameter, steel
| Drilling diameter, wood
| Drilling diameter, stone
| Chuck clamping range
| Screw diameter
| Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01
| Low speed
| High speed
| Reduce torque
| Increase torque
| may contain numbers and letters
****| Partially in delivery scope

(Ax-Zx)

| Marking for internal purposes

Character

| Unit of measurement, international| Unit of measurement, national|

Explanation

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U| V | V | DC voltage
f| Hz| Hz| Frequency
n 0| /min, min-1, rpm, r/min| rpm| No-load speed (with fully charged battery)
n S| /min, min-1| /min| Impact rate
M…| Nm| Nm| Torque (hard/soft screw driving application)
Ø| mm| mm| Diameter of a round part
L pA| dB| dB| Sound pressure level
L wA| dB| dB| Sound power level
L pCpeak| dB| dB| Peak sound pressure level
K…| | | Uncertainty
**** a| m/s2| m/s2| Vibrational emission value according to EN 62841 (vector sum of three directions)
a h, D| m/s2| m/s2| Mean vibrational value for drilling in metal
ah| m/s2| m/s2| Arithmetic mean value of the vibration total values
| m, s, kg, A, mm, V, W, Hz, N, °C, dB, min, m/s2| m, s, kg, A, mm, V, W, Hz, N, °C, dB, min, m/s2| Basic and derived units of measurement from the international system of units SI.

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-held cordless drill/driver for screwing in and unscrewing screws and nuts, and for drilling and screw driving in metal, wood, plastic, ceramics in weather protected environments without water supply using the application tools and accessories recommended by FEIN.

Safety warnings for drills

Safety instructions for all operations.

Use 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 wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

Safety instructions when using long drill bits

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

Special safety instructions

Beware of any concealed electric cables, gas or water conduits. Check the working area before commencing work, e. g. with a metal detector.
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.
Hold the power tool firmly. High reaction torque can briefly occur.
Do not work with materials containing magnesium. Danger of fire.
Do not work with CFRP (carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer) and materials containing asbestos. These materials are considered carcinogenic.
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.
Never look or stare into the light of the power tool’s lamp from a short distance. Never point the light of the lamp into the eyes of other persons in close vicinity. The radiation produced by the lamp can be harmful for the eye.
Do not direct the power tool against yourself, other persons or animals. Danger of injury from sharp or hot application tools.

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 standardized 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, organization of work patterns.

Handling hazardous dusts

For work procedures with this power tool where material is removed, dusts develop that can be hazardous to one’s health.
Contact with or inhaling some dust types, e. g. asbestos and asbestos- containing materials, lead-containing coatings, metal, some wood types, minerals, silicate particles from materials containing stone, paint solvents, wood preservatives, antifouling paints for vessels, can trigger allergic reactions to the operator or bystanders and/or lead to respiratory infections, cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The risk from inhaling dusts depends on the exposition. Use dust extraction matched appropriately for the developing dust, as well as personal protective equipment and provide for good ventilation of the workplace. Leave the processing of asbestos-containing materials to specialists. Wood and light-metal dust, hot mixtures of grinding dust and chemical materials can self-ignite under unfavorable conditions or cause an explosion. Avoid sparking in the direction of the dust collector as well as overheating of the power tool and the materials being sanded, empty the dust collector/container in time, observe the material manufacturer’s working instructions, as well as the relevant regulations in your country for the materials being worked.

Operating Instructions

Adjust the rotational direction switch and the gear switch only when the machine is at a complete stop. Always push the gear switch through to the stop. Otherwise, the machine can become damaged. Thermal overload of the power tool is indicated through flashing of the LED in the handle. In case of overload, the machine switches off. To avoid accidental starting, e. g., during transport, set the rotation selector switch to the center position.

Electronic torque shut-off (see pages 9–10)

Adjust the torque only when the machine is at a complete stop.
The motor switches off when reaching the set torque and an audio signal sounds. After the shut-off has taken place, release the on/off switch and press it again for the next screw driving operation.
The audio signal can be switched on and off.
The electronic shut-off is deactivated when working in the torque level.
To achieve good working results, press the power tool with sufficient force against the screw.
The maximum speed is reduced in the lower torque levels.

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.

LED indicator| Meaning|

Activity

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1 – 4 green LED| Percentage of charge condition| Operation
Continuous red light| Battery is almost empty| Charge battery
Red flashing 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

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.
Use only original spare parts.

If required, you can change the following parts yourself:
application tools, battery

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 Schweich Gaund

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.

V. S. Böhm Director of Quality Management

V. Dr. M. Hergesell Director of Product Development