Fein ABSU 12 User manual

ABSU 12; ABSU 12 W4
Technical data
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Technical data
All the technical data can be found in the operating instructions for the model.
Tests
Up-to-date test data and test instructions after repair can be found on the FEIN Extranet (Customer Service → Repair Guides).
Lubricants / Auxiliary substances
The lubricants or auxiliary substances and their container sizes available from FEIN can be found on the FEIN Extranet
(Customer Service → Repair Guides).
Lists of spare parts
Lists of spare parts and exploded views are available online at www.fein.com

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Notes and requirements
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Please note
These instructions are only intended for persons with suitable technical training. It is assumed that the reader has mechanical and
electrical training.
Only use original FEIN spare parts.
Provisions
Please note that power tools may only be repaired, maintained and checked by a trained electrician, as improper repair can result in
serious risks to the user.
The provisions set out in DIN VDE 0701-0702 should be observed after repairs.
The relevant accident prevention regulations of the employer’s liability insurance associations are to be observed when
commissioning.
The German Equipment and Product Safety Act [ProdSG] applies for correct use.
Outside Germany, the regulations applicable in the relevant country must be observed.

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Lubricants and auxiliary substances required
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Auxiliary substances
Thread-locking fluid medium strength e.g. Loctite 243

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Troubleshooting
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Fault Cause Remedy
LED not lighting up
Cable/plug defective Replace LED
LED defective Replace LED
Electronics defective Replace machine
Motor not moving
Mechanical defect Replace motor
Cable defective Replace cable
Toggle switch defective Replace toggle switch
Switch defective Replace switch
Battery plug contacts have come loose Check components
Electronics defective Replace machine
Motor only turns in one direction Toggle switch defective Replace toggle switch
Switch defective Replace switch
Unusual noise from gearbox (rattling) Gearbox defective Replace machine
Torque shut-off cannot be adjusted Adjusting ring defective Replace adjusting ring

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Troubleshooting
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Fault Cause Remedy
Slide switch stiff
Slide switch dirty Clean and lubricate slide switch
Slide switch defective Replace slide switch
Drill chuck jaws stuck (ABSU12) Drill chuck opened using machine drive Replace drill chuck
Tool holder stiff (ABSU12-W4)
Dirt Clean and lubricate tool holder
Tool holder defective Replace tool holder

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Removal
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Removing the holder
1. Unscrew the screw (1).
2. Remove the holder (2).
Tools:
- PH2 cross-tip
screwdriver
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Removal
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Removing the battery
1. Press and hold the catch (1).
2. Pull off the battery.
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Removal
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Removing the tool holder (ABSU 12-W4)
1. Remove the circlip (1).
2. Remove the disc (2), the spring (3) and the sleeve (4).
3. Remove the two balls (5).
Tools:
- Circlip pliers
- Slotted screwdriver
- Bar magnet
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Removal
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Removing the motor housing
1. Unscrew the nine screws (1).
2. Cut through the type plate (2).
3. Remove the motor housing (3).
Tools:
- Torx T10
- Blade
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Removal
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Removing the motor housing
1. Remove the nut (1).
2. Remove the toggle switch (2).
3. Remove the gearbox, the motor and the switch from the motor housing.
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Removal
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Removing the motor
1. Turn the motor (1) and the gearbox (2) in opposite directions.
2. Remove the gearbox (2).
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Removing the adjusting ring
1. Remove the adjusting ring (1).
2. Remove the slide switch (2).
3. Remove the bolt with spring (3).
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Removing the motor
1. Unscrew the two screws (1).
2. Unsolder the two cables (2).
Tools:
- PH1 cross-tip
screwdriver
- Soldering station
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Removing the switch and LED
1. Remove the plug (1).
2. Remove the plug of the LED (2).
3. Unsolder the cable (3).
Tools:
- Soldering station
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Removing the plug
1. Disconnect the cables (1). Tools:
- Unlocking tool
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Fitting
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Fitting the plug
1. Bend the mountings (1) of the female push-on connector to the specified dimension.
The mountings must be bent before assembly, otherwise the connectors will not engage with the plug.
2. Connect the four cables to the plug (2) as shown in connection diagram.
Tools:
- Long-nosed pliers
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Fitting
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Fitting the switch and LED
1. Solder the cable (1).
2. Insert the plug of the LED (2).
3. Connect the plug (3).
Tools:
- Soldering station
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Fitting
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Fitting the motor
1. Solder the two cables (1).
Red cable at red mark (2).
2. Position the flange (3) in the correct position.
3. Coat the two screws (4) with thread-locking fluid.
4. Screw in the two screws (4) [1.2 Nm].
Tools:
- Soldering station
- Torque wrench PH1
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Fitting
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Fitting the adjusting ring
1. Insert the bolt with spring (1).
2. Fit the slide switch (2).
3. Fit the adjusting ring (3) in the correct position.
Screw the adjusting ring all the way in.
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