OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. M18 FID M18 FIWF12 M18 FIWP12 M18 FUEL™ 1/4" HEX IMPACT DRIVER and M18 FUEL™ 1/2" IMPACT WRENCHES TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL. GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifi cations provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re 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 battery-operated (cordless) power tool. ance at all times. This enables better control of the WORK AREA SAFETY power tool in unexpected situations. •Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. •Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from •Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos- moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair pheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable can be caught in moving parts. liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. •If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure •Keep children and bystanders away while operat- these are connected and properly used. Use of ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. control. •Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of ELECTRICAL SAFETY tools allow you to become complacent and ignore •Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never tool safety principles. A careless action can cause modify the plug in any way. Do not use any severe injury within a fraction of a second. adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power •Do not force the power tool. Use the correct tools. Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE •Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded power tool for your application. The correct power surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric which it was designed. shock if your body is earthed or grounded. •Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn •Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi- it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. risk of electric shock. •Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ •Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car- or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from rying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep the power tool before making any adjustments, cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving changing accessories, or storing power tools. parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of of electric shock. starting the power tool accidentally. •When operating a power tool outdoors, use an •Store idle power tools out of the reach of children extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of power tool or these instructions to operate the electric shock. power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands •If operating a power tool in a damp location is of untrained users. unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit inter- •Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for rupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI misalignment or binding of moving parts, break- reduces the risk of electric shock. age of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, PERSONAL SAFETY have the power tool repaired before use. Many ac- •Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use cidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. common sense when operating a power tool. Do •Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly not use a power tool while you are tired or under maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A are less likely to bind and are easier to control. moment of inattention while operating power tools •Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. may result in serious personal injury. in accordance with these instructions, taking into •Use personal protective equipment. Always account the working conditions and the work to wear eye protection. Protective equipment such be performed. Use of the power tool for operations as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or different from those intended could result in a hazard- hearing protection used for appropriate conditions ous situation. will reduce personal injuries. •Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean •Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and is in the off-position before connecting to power grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and source and/or battery pack, picking up or carry- control of the tool in unexpected situations. ing the tool. Carrying power tools with your fi nger BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. •Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type •Remove any adjusting key or wrench before of battery pack may create a risk of fi re when used turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left with another battery pack. attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. •Use power tools only with specifi cally designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may •Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal- create a risk of injury and fi re. 1 •When battery pack is not in use, keep it away your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, ventilated area, and work with approved safety WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and speci¿ cations provided keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, equipment, such as those dust masks that are spe- with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ¿ re that can make a connection from one terminal cially designed to fi lter out microscopic particles. and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fi re. the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. •Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected SPECIFICATIONS WORK AREA SAFETY ance at all times. This enables better control of the from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci- Cat. No. Volts DC RPM IPM power tool in unexpected situations. dentally occurs, fl ush with water. If liquid con- M18 FID 18 0 - 3 000 0 - 3 700 Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid dark areas invite accidents. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. M18 FIWP12 18 0 - 2 500 0 - 3 200 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos- moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair •Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam- M18 FIWF12 18 0 - 2 500 0 - 3 200 pheres, such as in the presence of À ammable can be caught in moving parts. aged or modifi ed. Damaged or modifi ed batteries liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fi re, which may ignite the dust or fumes. If devices are provided for the connection of FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure explosion or risk of injury. Keep children and bystanders away while operat- these are connected and properly used. Use of •Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fi re or Cat. No. M18 FID ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. excessive temperature. Exposure to fi re or tem- 1 control. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of perature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion. ELECTRICAL SAFETY tools allow you to become complacent and ignore •Follow all charging instructions and do not Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never tool safety principles. A careless action can cause charge the battery pack or tool outside the modify the plug in any way. Do not use any severe injury within a fraction of a second. temperature range specifi ed in the instructions. 2 adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power Do not force the power tool. Use the correct Charging improperly or at temperatures outside tools. Unmodi¿ ed plugs and matching outlets will the specifi ed range may damage the battery and reduce risk of electric shock. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE increase the risk of fi re. power tool for your application. The correct power 3 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded SERVICE surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for 8 refrigerators.