fein ABLK18-1 Cordless 18v Nibbler
Product Specifications
- Model: ABLK18-1.3CSE AS (**), ABLK18-1.6E AS (**)
- Power: 18V
- Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
- Battery Capacity: GBA 18V 2 Ah, GBA 18V 4 Ah, GBA 18V 5 Ah, ProCORE 18V 4 Ah, ProCORE 18V 8 Ah
- Weight: 0.35 kg – 0.96 kg (depending on battery type)
Product Usage Instructions
Symbols, abbreviations and terms used.
For your safety
WARNING
- 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
- Do not use a damaged power tool. Before each use of the power tool, check the housing and other compo-nents for damage such as cracks or breakage.
- Wear personal protective equipment.
- Depending on the application, use a face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear a dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and a 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 filtering particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high-intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
- Secure the workpiece firmly. A workpiece 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.
- Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the power tool manufacturer 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).
- These safety warnings apply only to 18V FEIN AMP-Share Li-ion batteries.
- Use the battery only in AMPShare partner products. 18V batteries marked with AMPShare are fully compatible with the following products:
- All products of the FEIN-18V-AMPShare system
- All 18V products from AMPShare partners.
- When working with and charging incorrect, damaged, repaired or reconditioned batteries, imitations or other brands, there is danger of fire and/or explosion.
- Observe the battery recommendations in the operating instructions for your product. Only in this way can the battery and the product be operated safely, and the bat-teries are protected from dangerous overload.
- Only charge the batteries with chargers recommended by FEIN or one of the AMPShare partners. A charger that is suitable one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
- The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full battery capacity, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before using it for the first time.
- Store batteries out of the reach of children.
- 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.
- In case of skin contact with battery fluid, rinse immedi-ately with plenty of water. In case of eye contact with battery fluid, wash out the eye with clean water and immediately seek a doctor for treatment!
- When the battery fluid has come into contact with objects close by, check the respective components. Avoid skin contact by wearing protective gloves. Clean the parts with dry household paper or replace the parts if necessary. Escaping vapours can irritate the respiratory system. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause skin irritations or burns.
- Do not short-circuit the battery. Keep the battery not being used away from 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.
- The battery can be damaged by sharp objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by external force. An internal short-circuit may occur and the battery can burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
- Never maintain damaged batteries. Any maintenance of batteries should be performed only by the manufac-turer or by authorised after-sales service centres.
- Protect the battery against heat, e.g., against continuous intense sunlight, fire, debris, water, max.50°C
- and moisture. Danger of explosion and short-circuiting.
- Operate and store the battery only at ambient tempera-tures between -20 °C and +50 °C. As an example, do not leave the battery in a vehicle in summer. At tempera-tures < 0 °C, machine-specific performance restrictions are possible.
- Charge the battery only at ambient temperatures between 0 °C and +35 °C. Charge the battery via USB connection only at ambient temperatures between +10 °C and +35 °C. Charging the battery outside the temperature range may damage the battery or increase the risk of fire.
- Handle discharged batteries with care. Batteries are a source of danger, as they can cause a very high short-circuit current. Even when Li-ion batteries appear to be in a discharged state, they never fully discharge.
- Do not immerse the battery in liquids, such as salt water or beverages. Contact with liquids can damage the battery. This may result in heat build-up, smoke generation, ignition or explosion of the battery. Do not continue to use the battery and contact an after-sales service authorised by FEIN.
- Do not use a damaged battery. The use of a battery must be stopped immediately as soon as abnormal properties, such as odour development, heat, discolouration or deformation occur. Continued operation can cause the battery to generate heat and smoke, ignite or explode.
- Do not open, crush, overheat or set fire to the battery. Non-observance of this warning may result in burns and fire. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Extinguish burning Li-ion batteries with water, sand or a fire blanket.
- Avoid physical blows/impacts. Impact and penetration of objects can damage batteries. This may result in heat leakage, build-up, smoke generation, ignition or explosion of the battery.
- Never charge the battery unattended overnight. Fire and explosion hazards can result in the loss of observance.
- Do not remove the battery from its original packaging until it is going to be used.
- Remove the battery only when the power tool is switched off.
- Before any work on the machine itself, remove the bat-tery from the power tool. If the power tool accidentally starts, there is a danger of injury.
- Protect the battery against moisture and water. Clean contaminated battery terminals and power tool connections with a dry, clean cloth.
- Remove the battery when transporting and storing the power tool.
- Observe the safety instructions in the manuals of the chargers from FEIN or the AMPShare partners.
Hand/arm vibrations
- The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a stand-ardised 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 accesso-ries 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 doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
- Identify additional safety measures to protect the oper-ator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organi-sation of work patterns.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Assembly Instructions
Operating Instructions
- Guide the power tool toward the workpiece only when switched on.
- While cutting, hold the power tool as upright as possible to the workpiece 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. Workpiece sickness
- To increase the tool life of the punch and die, it is recom-mended 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 symptoms for worn punches and dies are y increased feed force at lower working progress. Punch and die cannot be reground.
- Charge-control Indicator on the Battery (see page 7).
- The charge condition can be indicated by the green LEDs of the charge-control indicator on the battery. Press the charge-control indicator button
to indicate the charge condition. - When no LED lights up after pressing the charge-control indicator button, the battery is defective and must be replaced.
Transport
- The Li-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can trans-port the batteries by road without further require-ments.
- When being transported by third parties (e.g., air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labelling must be observed. For pthe repair of the item being shipped, consulting an expert on hazardous materials is required.
- Dispatch batteries only when the housing is undam-aged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations.
Repair and customer service
- Please observe that power tools may only be repaired, maintained and inspected by qualified electricians, as improper maintenance can result in considerable hazards for the user.
- When working with metal under extreme operating conditions, conductive dust can 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 the die holder and the punch.
- Products that have come into contact with asbestos may not be sent in for repair. Dispose of products con-taminated with asbestos according to the applicable country-specific regulations for such disposal.
- For FEIN power tools and accessories in need of repair, please contact your FEIN after-sales service. The address can be found on the Internet under www.fein.com.
- Renew stickers and warning indications on the power tool when aged and worn.
- The current spare 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
Maintenance and cleaning
- Occasionally, clean the ventilation slots and the battery terminals with a soft, clean and dry brush.
- Do not use chemical substances for cleaning the bat-tery.
Warranty and liability
- The warranty for the product is valid under he legal regulations in the country where it is marketed. In addition, FEIN also provides a guarantee through 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 to the relevant provisions given on the last page of this Instruction Manual.
- Technical documents at: C. & E. Fein GmbH
- Hans-Fein-Straße 81 73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd-Bargau, Germany
Environmental protection, disposal
- Do not dispose of the batteries in household waste!
- 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.
- Only for EC countries:
- According to the European Guideline 2002/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
- www.fein.com
- info@fein.de
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use a damaged battery with the power tool?
A: No, do not use damaged batteries with the power tool. Always ensure the battery is in good condition before use.
Q: How should I store the power tool when not in use?
A: Store the power tool in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Remove the battery before storage.
Q: What should I do if the power tool malfunctions?
A: If you experience any issues with the power tool, stop using it immediately and contact customer service for assistance.
Documents / Resources
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