Cordless RoboImpact 800-874-4702 User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless RoboImpact™
800-874-4702 aircraftdynamics.com
Catalog Number 2901
Functional Guidelines
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(E) (F)
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(I)
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(A) = ALUMINUM HAMMER CASE
(B) = IMPACT RESISTANT HOUSING
(C) = FIELD REPLACEABLE CARBON BRUSHES
(D) = 7/16 QUICK CHANGE THREE BALL CHUCK
(E) = LED LIGHT for dark area working
(F) = EASY TOUCH FORWARD/REVERSE BUTTON
(G) = VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL TRIGGER with electronic brake
(H) = NON-SLIP, SOFT GRIP HANDLE reduces vibration and fatigue
(I) = ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED WELL-BALANCED
HANDLE
(J) = EASY CONNECT SLIDING BATTERY SYSTEM
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WARNING! “READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” Always observe the safety regulations applicable to
your company to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Understand the following
safety instructions before attempting to operate this product. Always wear eye protection when work-
ing with power tools. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety Rules
WorkArea Safety
♦Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
♦Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flam-mable liquids, gasses, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
♦Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
Personal Safety
♦Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
♦Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
♦Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and bal-
ance enables better control on the tool in unexpected situations.
♦Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat and hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
♦Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the work piece to a stable
platform. Holding the work piece by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
♦Do not force tools. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
♦Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
♦Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
♦Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced by Aircraft
Dynamics before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
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Tool Use and Care
♦Use only accessories that are recommended by Aircraft Dynamics. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
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♦Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
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♦When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Additional Safety Rules for Cordless Impact Wrenches
Battery Charger
♦Caution: To reduce risk of injury, charge only the authorized batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
♦Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the batteries,
chargers and products using batteries.
♦Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
♦Do not expose charger to rain, snow or wet conditions.
♦To reduce the damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnect-
ing charger.
♦Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Aircraft Dynamics may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
♦Make sure cord for charger is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or other-
wise subjected to damage or stress.
♦Do not abuse the power cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, water, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
♦Do not operate charger if it has been damaged in any way, send it back to Aircraft Dynamics for
repair.
♦To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
♦Do not disassemble charger or battery, send it back to Aircraft Dynamics when repair is re-
quired. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Battery Pack
♦Do not charge battery pack when temperature is below 32°F or above 104°F.
♦Do not attempt to use a step-down transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
♦Do not short the battery pack: Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material. Avoid
storing battery in a container with metal objects such as nails, coins, paper clips, etc.
♦Do not expose the battery to water or rain. A battery short can cause large current flow, over-
heating, possibly burns and even a breakdown.
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♦Do not store the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed
122°F.
♦Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely worn out. The battery pack can explode
in a fire.
♦Be careful not to drop, shake, or strike the battery.
♦Do not charge inside a box or container of any kind. The battery must be placed in a well venti-
lated area during charging.
♦Do not dispose of battery packs into household waste, fire or water. Battery packs should be
collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
This cordless impact is designed for use on bolts and nuts installation and removal also impact rated
auger bits.
1. Power Switch Depressing the power switch partially will energize the LED light (2) in front. Fur-
ther depressing will start the impact. The speed increases with the amount of depression. When re-
leased, the electronic brake will stop quick change chuck rotation within one second. A small amount
of sparks may appear next to the motor. This is normal as energy is being converted to heat for dissi-
pation.
3. Rotation Direction Switch Pushing this switch to the left will cause the chuck to spin in a “for-
ward” direction, and “reverse” when pushed to the right. Note: In the center position, this switch will
lock out the power switch.
4. 7/16” Quick Change The 7/16” quick change chuck will accept 7/16” hex adapters and auger
bits. Be sure the adapters and bits are fully inserted before operation tool. Otherwise the socket may fly
out and cause property damage or personal injury. Use only impact-type adapters and accessories.
5. Non-slip Handle The “rubberized” part of the handle gives a more comfortable grip during opera-
tion, shields operator from motor heat buildup, and helps in reducing vibration and fatigue.
6. Lanyard The lanyard is provided to help minimize the possiblity of the tool being dropped.
7. Li-Ion Battery This battery provides electrical power to the motor. Please charge it according to
the charging instructions listed in this manual.
8. Easy brush Access Cover The cover allows the user to access the carbon brush for replacement.
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ASSEMBLY
Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories
which may have occurred during transport. Take
the time to thoroughly read and understand this
manual prior to operation.
Attaching or Removing Battery Pack
1. To connect battery, line up the tracks and attach
the battery pack. Slide toward the battery pack until
it locks into position with a click.
Push
2. To remove the battery pack, push on the RED
button on top and release the battery pack.
Warning! Use only sockets and adapter
designed for impact uses. Other sockets may
break due to the high stress associated with
impact operations. Always wear eye protec-
tion device.
OPERATIONS
This product has been carefully inspected prior to leaving the factory. It should provide you with years
of satisfying service under normal operating conditions. Do not, however, force the tool to perform
outside of its design parameters. Such usage will void the warranty.
Warning! Always wear safety glasses or face-
shields when operating this product. Failure to do so
can result in dust, shavings or loose particles being
thrown into your eyes.
1. Slide the battery into the bottom of the housing handle until a click sound occurs. Do not force the
battery as it should slide easily into place with nominal force. Any difficulty doing so would indicate an
incorrect alignment.
2. Pull back the power switch slowly to engage the LED, then pull back further to achieve desired
speed. The speed increases with the amount of depression of the trigger switch.
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Forward/Reverse Rotation Switch Operation
To prevent damage, do not press Forward/Reverse button until the anvil comes to a complete stop.
Forward Rotation Operation
Push the button for forward rotation. After use,
set the lever to its center position.
Reverse Rotation Operation
Push the button for reverse rotation. Check the
direction of rotation before use. After use, set the
button to its center position.
WARNING! This tool is designed only to speed the installation and removal process, and is
not intended to replace a torque wrench. We strongly recommend the use of a torque wrench
during the installation process after using this tool, especially for applications where the proper
torque is important.
Battery Pack Li-ion
1. For optimum battery life, charge the Li-ion battery pack following use and periodically during stor-
age.
2. Do not charge battery when ambient temperature is below 32°F or above 104°F. If the battery pack
is used when the battery temperature is below 32°F, the tool may fail to function properly.
Battery Pack Life
The rechargeable batteries have a limited life. If the operation time becomes extremely short after re-
charging, replace the battery pack with a new one. The batteries must be recycled or disposed of
prop-erly.
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Charging the Li-ion battery
(NOTE)
•When charging a cool battery pack (below (32°F) leave battery in warm place for over 1 hour
to warm the battery to the ambient temperature. Otherwise battery pack may not be fully charged.
•Cool down the charger when charging more than two battery packs consecutively.
•Do not insert your fingers/nails into contact hole of the charger.
1. Place charger in a relatively cool and well-ventilated area.
2. Plug charger into the AC outlet.
CAUTION: Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms to the power requirement specified
on the product nameplate.
3. Turn the battery up-side-down and slide the battery into charger while keeping it aligned properly.
Do not force battery as is should slide easily into place with nominal force. Any difficulty doing so
would indicate an incorrect alignment.
LAMP INDICATIONS
Red Lit Charger is plugged into the AC outlet. Ready to charge.
Yellow Flashing
(1) When the temperature of the battery is too low (<32°F), it is in a trickle charge mode until the
temperature of the battery goes up over 32°F . The lamp will change from the Yellow Flashing to Green
Flashing automatically and start to charge. (If after 70 minutes, the lamp changes from yellow flashing to
yellow lit, consult Aircraft Dynamics.
(2) When the temperature of the battery is too high (104°F), it is in trickle charge mode until the
temperature of the battery drops to under (104°F). The lamp will change from Yellow Flashing to Green
Flashing automatically and start to charge. (If after 70 minutes, the lamp changes from yellow flashing to
yellow lit, consult Aircraft Dynamics.
(3) When the voltage of the battery is too low (below 14.4 volts), it is in trickle charge mode until the
voltage of the battery reaches the standard value. The lamp will change from the Yellow Flashing to
Green Flashing automatically and start to charge. (If after 20 minutes, the lamp changes from yellow
flashing to yellow lit, consult Aircraft Dynamics.
Yellow Lit The battery and the charger are not connected. If the yellow lit is still on after trying to
re-attach the battery contact Aircraft Dynamics.
Green Flashing Start Charging
Green Flashing Battery is approximately 50% charged.
Green Flashing Battery is approximately 80% charged.
Green Lit Charging is complete. (Fully charged).
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4. If the power lamp (red) does not light immediately or goes out soon after the charger is plugged in,
contact Aircraft Dynamics.
5. During charging, the charging lamp (green) will start flashing. When charging is completed, an inter-
nal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging.
- Charging will not start if the battery pack is warm. For example, immediately after heavy-duty opera-
tion. The yellow standby lamp will be flashing until the battery cools down.
6. If the temperature of the battery pack is 32°F or less, charging takes longer to fully charge the battery
pack than the standard charging time. Even when the battery is fully charged, it will have approximately
50% of the power of a fully charged battery at normal operation temperature.
7. Once the battery is fully charged, the green lamp will be lit to indicate it has gone into trickle charge
mode.
Note: Your battery pack is fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery
after use.
Maintenance
•Maintenance of the DC motor. Exercise care to ensure the motor does not burn out due to
overloading.
•Do not allow brake-fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.to come in
contact with plastic parts.
•Repairs should only be done by a qualified service technician using identical parts to ensure the
safe and effective use of this product.
•Always ensure the tool is switched off and battery removed before working on the tool.
•To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance or adjustment should be carried
out by Aircraft Dynamics.
Lubrication
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for use
under normal conditions before leaving the factory. Regular addition or replacement of the grease is
not necessary. However, on occasions when new or more lubricant is needed, take the tool to a quali-
fied technician to perform the job.
Specifications
Voltage:
Drive :
No-Load Speed:
Impact per minute:
Max Torque:
Tool Weight:
Battery Weight:
Length:
18VDC
7/16” Hex Q.C.
0 - 1,800 RPM
0 - 2,300 IPM
350 ft-lbs (474 N-m)
4.1lbs
1.4lbs
9.3”
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