Fein ABLK18-1.3TE User manual

ABLK18-1.3TE (**) 7 132 ...
ABLK18-1.3CSE (**) 7 132 ...
ABLK18-1.6E (**) 7 132 ...

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For your safety.
Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power
tool.Failure to follow all instructions listed
below 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, including
the figures, specifications, safety regulations
and the signs indicating DANGER, WARN-
ING and CAUTION.
Only carry out such operations with this
power tool as intended for by FEIN. Only use
application tools and accessories that have
been released by FEIN.
Please also observe the relevant national
industrial safety regulations.
Non-observance of the safety instructions in
the said documentation can lead to an electric
shock, burns and/or severe injuries.
This Instruction Manual should be kept for
later use and enclosed with the power tool,
should it be passed on or sold.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
General Power Tool Safety Warn-
ings.
1) Work area safety
a)Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered or dark areas invite accidents.
b)Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a)Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
b)Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radi-
ators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
d)Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for out-
door use. Use of a cord suitable for out-
door use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp loca-
tion is unavoidable, use a residual cur-
rent device (RCD) protected supply. Use
of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock.
3) Personal safety
a)Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power tool
while you are tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
b)Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hear-
ing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or bat-
tery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising
power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d)Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotat-
ing part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewellery. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
g)If devices are provided for the connec-
tion of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected
and properly used. Use of dust collec-
tion can reduce dust-related hazards.
h)Do not let familiarity gained from fre-
quent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety prin-
ciples. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a sec-
ond.
4) Power tool use and care
a)Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
rect power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b)Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool
before making any adjustments, chang-
ing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool acci-
dentally.
d)Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfa-
miliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
g)Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous sit-
uation.
h)Keep handles and grasping surfaces
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces
do not allow for safe handling and con-
trol of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) Battery tool use and care
a)Recharge only with the charger speci-
fied by the manufacturer. A charger that
is suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
b)Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any
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c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like
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.
d)Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addi-
tionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irri-
tation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpre-
dictable behaviour resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure
to fire or temperature above 130 °C
may cause explosion.
g)Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or tool out-
side the temperature range specified in
the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.
6) Service
a)Have your power tool serviced by a qual-
ified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is main-
tained.
b)Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
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Special safety instructions.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depend-
ing on application, use a face shield, safety
goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate,
wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and workshop apron capable of stopping
small abrasive or work piece 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 oper-
ation. 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.
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 recom-
mended.
Do not use accessories which are not specifi-
cally 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.
Use and handling of the battery
(battery pack)
To avoid hazardous situations such as burns,
fire, explosion, skin injuries, and other inju-
ries 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 dam-
age 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 bat-
tery 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, imita-
tions or other brands, there is danger of fire
and/or explosion.
Follow the safety warnings in the operating
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Hand/arm vibrations.
While working with this power
tool, hand/arm vibrations
occur. These can lead to health impairments.
The vibration emission value
during actual use of the power
tool can differ from the declared value
depending on the ways in which the tool is
used.
It is necessary to identify safety
measures to protect the oper-
ator that are based on an estimation of expo-
sure in the actual conditions of use.
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 pre-
liminary assessment of the vibrational impact.
The declared vibration emission level repre-
sents the main applications of the power tool.
However, if the power tool is used for other
applications with different accessories or
poorly maintained, the vibration emission
may differ. This may significantly increase the
vibrational impact 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 vibrational
load over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect
the operator from the effects of vibration
such as: Maintain the power tool and the
accessories, keep the hands warm, organiza-
tion of work patterns.
Emission values for sound and vibration (Two-figure – specifications as per ISO 4871)
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Sound emission ABLK
18-1.3TE (**) ABLK 18-1.3CSE (**) ABLK 18-1.6E (**)
A-weighted emission pressure power level
measured at the workplace
L
pA
(re 20 μPa),
in decibels 91.1 91.1 92.7
Measuring uncertainty K
pA
, in decibels 3.0 3.0 3.0
Measured A-weighted sound power level
L
wA
(re 1 pW), in decibels 102.0 102.0 103.7
Measuring uncertainty K
wA
, in decibels 3.0 3.0 3.0
C-weighted peak sound pressure level measured
at the workplace
L
pCpeak
, in decibels 110.2 110.2 111.9
Measuring uncertainty K
pCpeak
, in decibels 3.0 3.0 3.0
Vibrations
Vibrational emission value (nibbling)
–ft/s2
–m/s234.8
10.6 34.8 10.6 49.2 15.0
Measuring uncertainty
K , in
–ft/s2
–m/s24.9
1.5 4.9 1.5 4.9 1.5
REMARK: The sum of the measured emission value and respective measuring inaccuracy rep-
resents the upper limit of the values that can occur during measuring.
Wear hearing protection!
Measured values determined in accordance with the corresponding product standard.

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Intended use of the power tool:
Hand-guided nibbler for cutting sheet metal,
cut-outs and tight curves in weather-pro-
tected environments without water supply
using the application tools and accessories
recommended by FEIN.
Symbols.
Symbol, character Explanation
Observe the instructions in the text or graphic opposite!
Observe the notes in the text aside!
Make sure to read the enclosed documents such as the Instruction
Manual and the General Safety Instructions.
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.
General prohibition sign. This action is prohibited.
Do not charge damaged batteries.
Keep the battery away from fire. Protect the battery against heat,
e. g. against continuous intense sunlight.
Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the guidelines of the
European Community.
This symbol confirms the certification of this product for the USA and
Canada.
This sign warns of a directly imminent, dangerous situation. A false
reaction can cause a severe or fatal injury.
This sign indicates a possible dangerous situation that could cause severe
or fatal injury.
This sign warns of a possible dangerous situation that could cause injury.
Worn out power tools and other electrotechnical and electrical
products should be sorted separately for environmentally-friendly
recycling.
Recycling code: identifies recyclable materials
Switching on
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

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Switching off
DC voltage
Battery type
Low stroke rate
High stroke rate
(**) may contain numbers and letters
(Ax – Zx) Marking for internal purposes
Symbol, character Explanation
Character Unit of measurement,
national Explanation
n0rpm; /min; min-1; r/min Stroke rate at no-load
P W Electrical power
°Anglewidth
UV Electric voltage
fHz Frequency
I A Electric current intensity
m kg, lbs Mass
lft, in Length, width, height, depth, diameter or thread
Ø ft, in Diameter of a round part
K... Uncertainty
m/s2Vibrational emission value according to EN 62841
(vector sum of three directions)
m, s, kg, A, mm, V, W,
Hz, N, °C, dB, min, m/s2Basic and derived units of measurement from the
international system of units SI.

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Technical description and specifications.
Before mounting or replacing application tools or accessories, remove the bat-
tery. This preventive safety measure rules out the danger of injuries through
accidental starting of the power tool.
Not all accessories described or shown in this instruction manual will be included with your-
power tool.
WARNING
Gripping surface
Punch
Battery
Thumbwheel for pre-selection
of oscillating frequency
Battery-Unlocking button
On/Off switch
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Type ABLK18-1.3TE (**) ABLK18-1.3CSE (**) ABLK18-1.6E (**)
Order number 7 132 ... 7 132 ... 7 132 ...
Rated voltage 18 V 18 V 18 V
Stroke rate at no-load 900–1600 /min 900–1600 /min 800–1300 /min
Cutting speed 6.2 ft/min
1.9 m/min 6.2 ft/min 1.9 m/min 4.9 ft/min 1.5 m/min
Max. work-piece thickness for
steel with up to 400 N/mm2
58,000 lbf/in20.0512 in
1.3 mm 0.0512 in 1.3 mm 0.0630 in 1.6 mm
Max. work-piece thickness for
steel with up to 600 N/mm2
87,000 lbf/in20.0315 in
0.8 mm 0.0315 in 0.8 mm 0.0394 in 1.0 mm
Max. work-piece thickness for
steel with up to 800 N/mm2
116,000 lbf/in20.0236 in 0.6 mm 0.0236 in 0.6 mm 0.0276 in 0.7 mm
Max. work-piece thickness for
aluminium with up to
250 N/mm2
36,000 lbf/in20.0787 in
2.0 mm 0.0787 in 2.0 mm 0.0984 in 2.5 mm
Diameter of pilot-drill for
inside cut-outs 3/4 in 19.0 mm 3/4 in 19.0 mm 7/8 in 22.0 mm
Min. inside curve radius 1 in
25.0 mm 5/8 in 15.0 mm 1 3/16 in 30.0 mm
Weight according to EPTA-
Procedure 01 3.53 lbs 1.6 kg 3.53 lbs 1.6 kg 3.64 lbs 1.65 kg
Type B18A B18A
Battery type Lithium ion
(Li ion) Lithium ion (Li ion)
Rated voltage 18 V 18 V
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01 (Battery) 0.99 lbs
0.45 kg 1.54 lbs 0.70 kg
Charger type ALG 30, ALG 50, ALG 80 (**)

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Assembly instructions.
Before mounting or replacing application tools or accessories, remove the bat-
tery. This preventive safety measure rules out the danger of injuries through
accidental starting of the power tool.
Removing and charging the battery
(figure 2).
Prior to the first charging procedure,
read the operating instructions of the
battery charger.
Charge the battery completely before
putting into operation for the first time.
Release the battery by pressing the battery-
unlocking button and pull the battery out of
the handle. Do not exert any force when
doing this.
Connect the battery charger to a socket out-
let, slide the battery onto the battery charger
and charge the battery. After the charging
process is over, insert the battery into the
power tool and pull the plug of the battery
charger out of the socket outlet.
A new battery does not reach its full capacity
until after several charging and discharging
procedures.
WARNING
1.
2.
Fig. 2
Battery-
Unlocking button
Battery

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Handling the battery.
Operate and charge the battery only within
the battery operating-temperature range of
0°C – 45°C (32°F –113°F). At the beginning
of the charging procedure, the battery tem-
perature must be within the battery operat-
ing-temperature range.
Battery charge-control indicator
(figure 3).
Press the button to activate the LED indica-
tion.
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 dis-
charged.
LED indi-
cator Meaning Activity
1–4
green LED Percent- age of
charge
condition
Operation
Continu-
ous red
light
Battery is
almost
empty
Charge battery
Red flash-
ing light Battery is not ready
for opera-
tion
Bring the battery
into the battery
operating-temper-
ature range, then
charge
100 %
75 %
50 %
25 %
0 %
≤
≤
≤
≤
=
LED indication on battery
Fig. 3

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Adjustments.
Before mounting or replacing application tools or accessories, remove the bat-
tery. This preventive safety measure rules out the danger of injuries through
accidental starting of the power tool.
Setting the cutting direction
(figure 4).
Unscrew the union nut approx. 3 turns.
Pull the die downward.
Turn the die in the cutting direction, then
push it up ensuring that the die engages in the
groove.
Tighten the union nut.
WARNING
5.
4.
1.
2.
3.3.
Union nut
Die
Fig. 4

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Working instructions.
Before mounting or replacing application tools or accessories, remove the bat-
tery. This preventive safety measure rules out the danger of injuries through
accidental starting of the power tool.
Do not use accessories not specifically intended and recommended for this power tool by FEIN.
The use of non-original FEIN accessories can lead to overheating of the power tool and destroy
it.
For each job, use only the FEIN application tool released and intended for the
respective application.
Switching on and off.
Always hold the power tool
firmly. Otherwise, you could
lose control over the power tool.
Guide the power tool toward the work
piece only when switched on.
While cutting, hold the power tool as upright
as possible to the work-piece surface.
Guide the power tool uniformly and with
light feed in the cutting direction. Excessive
feed considerably reduces the tool life of the
application tools.
Do not cut steel sheets where welded. Do
not cut layered sheets exceeding the max.
work-piece thickness.
To increase the tool life of punch and die, it is
recommended to apply a lubricating agent
alongside the intended cutting line:
–For cuts in steel sheet: Use cutting paste or
cutting oil.
–For cuts in aluminum: Use 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 symptom for worn punches and dies are
a clearly increased feed force at lower work-
ing progress.
Punch and die cannot be reground.
Switching on and off (figure 5).
Switching on:
Push the switch toward the front (I).
Switching off:
Push the switch toward the rear ().
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
On/Off switch
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Setting the stroke rate (figure 6).
Set the required stroke rate according to the
material being worked.
The stroke rate can be preset in 6 steps with
the control knob for continuously variable
stroke adjustment.
Level 6: Plastic, steel and aluminum.
Level 1 – 5: Plastic.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Continuously variable
stroke adjustment
Fig. 6

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Changing the tool
Before mounting or replacing application tools or accessories, remove the bat-
tery. This preventive safety measure rules out the danger of injuries through
accidental starting of the power tool.
The symptom for worn punches and dies are a clearly increased feed force at lower working
progress.
For optimum cuts, replace the punch and die together.
Replacing the punch (figure 7).
Apply a light coat of grease to the new punch
before inserting it.
Loosen the union nut, then pull out the die.
Replace the punch and remount the die.
Tighten the union nut.
WARNING
Fig. 7
Punch
Die
Union nut

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Replacing the die (ABLK18-1.3TE (**)/
ABLK18-1.3CSE (**)) (figure 8).
Loosen the union nut, then pull out the die.
Remove the die and mount a new one.
Tighten the union nut.
Replacing the die
(ABLK18-1.6E (**)) (figure 9).
Loosen the screw, then pull out the die.
Remove the die and mount a new one.
Tighten the screw.
Die
Fig. 8
Union nut
6.
2.
1.
5.
3.
4.
Fig. 9
Screw
Die
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Repair and customer service.
Exchangeable parts
If required, you can change the following
parts yourself:
Application tools
Service.
Have maintenance carried out
only through qualified person-
nel. Incorrectly mounted leads and compo-
nents can cause serious injuries. Have the
required service carried out only through a
FEIN customer service agent.
Products that have come into contact with
asbestos may not be sent in for repair. Dis-
pose of products contaminated with asbestos
according to the applicable country-specific
regulations for such disposal.
The current spare parts list for this power
tool can be found in the Internet at
www.fein.com.
Use only original spare parts.
Cleaning.
Remove the battery prior to
any maintenance and cleaning.
This preventive safety measure rules out the
danger of injuries through accidental starting
of the power tool.
When using in environments
with conductive dust in the air,
such as when working metals, this dust can
settle in the interior of the power tool. There-
fore, regularly blow out the interior of the
power tool from outside via the ventilation
openings with dry, oil-free compressed air;
always wear eye protection when doing this.
Do not attempt to clean
clogged or dirty ventilation
openings of the power tool with pointed
metal objects; use nonmetal tools or objects
if necessary.
Do not use cleaning agents
and solvents that can cause
damage to plastic parts. These include: Gas-
oline, carbon-tetrachloride, chloric solvents,
ammonia and domestic cleaning agents that
contain ammonia.
Lightly grease the sliding surfaces
between die holder and punch.
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.
Not all accessories described or shown in this instruction manual will be included with your-
power tool.
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.
For further information, please contact your specialist shop.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Transport
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments. The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements.
When being transported by third parties (e.g.: air transport or forwarding agency), special
requirements on packaging and labelling must be observed. For preparation of the item being
shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required.
Dispatch batteries only when the housing is undamaged and no liquid is escaping from the bat-
tery. Make sure that the battery contacts are not short-circuited. Use the original packaging.
Pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.
Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations.
Provided accessories (figure 10).
ABLK18-1.6E (**)
6 mm
Fig. 10
Hex key