HS-Technik TorqBee TBASL-5-2 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TorqBee®
- Original operang instrucons -
Issue date: February 2021
Tool Firmware: from 2.6.0.8
HST-Tool-Manager: from 2.0.6.0
NOTE
In case of doubt, the original German version
of the operang instrucons applies.

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1.1 Scope of delivery 4
1.2 General informaon 4
1.3 Signs and symbols used 5
1.4 Structure of the warnings 6
1.5 Technical terms and abbreviaons used 6
1.6 Intended use 7
1.7 Improper use 7
1.8 Dues of the operator 8
1.9 Dues of personnel 8
1.10 Training of personnel 8
1.11 Guarantee and liability 9
1.12 Copyright 10
2.1 Occupaonal safety 11
2.2 Electrical safety 12
2.3 Safety of people 12
2.4 Use and handling of power tools 13
2.5 Use and handling of baery tools 14
2.6 Service 15
3.1 Handling the associated lithium ion baery 16
3.2 Informaon on the associated charger 17
3.3 Structural modicaons 17
3.4 Cleaning the device and disposal 18
4.1 Tool structure 20
4.2 Operaon 21
4.2.1 Inserng and removing the baery 21
4.2.2 Press start buon 22
4.2.3 Front LED 22
4.2.4 LED status and sound signals 23
4.2.5 Overload 23
4.2.6 Shut-down mode 24
4.2.7 Clockwise / Counterclockwise rotaon switch 25
4.2.8 Setting the tightening torque 26
4.3 Maintenance and service 27
4.4 Cleaning 27
4.4.1 General informaon 27

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Dear customers,
thank you for choosing a HS-Technik GmbH product.
This quality product „Made in Germany“ fulfils the highest requirements with regard to
performance, quality and accuracy. When used correctly the product will undoubtedly
perform very well for many years.
These operating instructions contain information on safety and for the operation of the
tool. In addition it contains information on the dimensions and technical data. We would
be happy to assist you with additional information or to answer your questions. Our
technical support and our technicians would be happy to assist you.
• Baery ghtening tool
• USB Cable (Type A on Mini B)
• Operang instrucons
Read the operang instrucons before inial operaon.
This operang instrucon should make it easier for the operator to get to know the tool
and to use it for its intended purpose. The operang instrucons include important
informaon related to the safe and proper operaon of the tool. Compliance with these
instrucons helps you to:
• Avoid hazards
• Avoid repair costs and downmes
• Increase the reliability and the lifespan of the product.

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This operang instrucons must be read and applied by every person who is assigned to
conduct work using this tool.
In addion to these operang instrucons the applicable regulaons on accident
prevenon and environmental protecon should be observed.
NOTE
Aer reading, keep the operang instrucons in a place accessible to every
operator. If you have any further quesons, please feel free to contact us.
The following signs and symbols will be used in this operating instructions or on the
product:
Read this operang instrucons
do not dispose with household waste
Do not dispose the baery in a re
Do not throw the baery into water
EU conformity marking
®Registered trademark

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The warnings are structured as follows:
DANGER
Indicates an immediate dangerous situaon that can lead to serious or even
deadly injuries and/or that could seriously damage or even destroy the tool.
WARNING
Indicates a potenally dangerous situaon that can lead to serious injuries
and/or damage to the tool.
NOTE
Important and useful informaon on using this tool.
°C Degrees Celsius, temperature
AC Alternate current
Ah Amp hours, electric charge, baery capacity
ahv Overall vibraon
dB(A) Decibels, sound pressure level (A-weighted)
DC Direct current
Hz Hertz, Frequency
Li-Ion Lithium-ion, baery technology
LpA Emission sound pressure level, workplace-related
m/s² Acceleraon, Vibraon

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min-1 Revoluons per minute, Speed
mNN Meters above sea level, height
SN Serial number
V Volts, electrical voltage
W Was, electrical power
Nm Newton meters, torque
This baery tool was designed to prepare screw connecons.
The tool may only be used for this purpose as described in this operang instrucons. Only
materials that are suitable for this type of tool may be used.
WARNING
Intended use also includes
• following all indicaons of the operang instrucons and
• observance of inspecon and maintenance works.
Any other use or use beyond that is considered improper use. HS-Technik GmbH is not
liable for any damage resulng from this.
DANGER
The use of this tool for other purposes, e.g. for hammering, is not permied.
Improper use or incorrect accessories can lead to dangers with unforeseeable
consequences.
We accept no liability for damage and malfunctions resulting from non-observance of
these operating instructions and improper use.

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The operator undertakes to only allow people who are familiar with the basic regulaons
on work safety and accident prevenon and who have been trained on how to use the tool
at the workplace and to work with this tool.
The safety awareness of the personnel while working has to be reviewed at regular inter-
vals.
In addion it is necessary to dene safety measures for operator protecon which are
based upon an esmaon of the vibraon load during actual condions of use.
Prior to its use all people who work with this tool are obligated to inform themselves of
the applicable workplace safety and accident prevenon regulaons for this power tool
and to observe them.
It is recommended that every operator wears hearing protecon.
Only trained and instructed personnel should work with this tool. The responsibilies of
the personnel must be clearly dened. Trainees may only work with this power tool under
the supervision of an experienced person.

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Guarantee and liability claims for personal injury and property damage are excluded, if
caused by one or more of the following:
• improper use
• failure to observe these operang instrucons
• improper installaon, commissioning, operaon and maintenance of the device
• Operang the device with defecve safety devices or improperly installed or non-func-
oning safety and protecve devices
• Failure to observe the informaon in the operang instrucons regarding transport,
storage, assembly, commissioning, operaon and maintenance of the device
• unauthorised structural modicaons to the device
• improperly performed repairs
• catastrophes due to external inuences and acts of God

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These operating instructions are intended solely for the operator and its personnel.
They contain guidelines and information which may not be fully or partially
• reproduced
• distributed or
• otherwise shared.
The copyright of these operating instructions is retained by HS-Technik GmbH.
Manufacturer’s address:
Im Martelacker 12
D-79588 Efringen-Kirchen
Telephone: +49 (0)7628 - 91 11-0
Fax: +49 (0)7628 - 91 11-90
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.hs-technik.com

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DANGER
Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data
which is provided with this power tool. Failure to follow the instructions
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING
This power tool was manufactured in according with current state-of-the-art
technology and recognised technological safety guidelines. However, its use
may jeopardise the health and life of the user or third pares or risk damage
to other property.
WARNING
The workplace must only be used in accordance with its intended use and in
technically perfect condion.
NOTE
Keep all safety informaon and instrucons for the future.
NOTE
This
ensures that the safety of the device is maintained.
The term „power tool“ used in the safety information refers to mains-operated power
tools (with mains cable) and to battery-operated power tools (without mains cable).
a) Cluered or dark work areas can lead to
accidents.
b)
Power tools generate sparks that can ignite the dust
or fumes.

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c) You can lose
control of the power tool if you are distracted.
a) -
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
b) Penetraon of water into a power tool
increases the risk of electric shock.
c)
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Damaged or tangled connecon cables increase the risk of electric
shock.
d)
The use of a residual-current circuit breaker reduces the risk of
electric shock.
e)
Loose connecons or scorched cables can lead to electric shock and
risk of re.
a)
A moment of inaenon while using the power tool
can result in serious injury.
b) Wearing person-
al protecve equipment such as a dust mask, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmet or
hearing protecon, depending on the type and use of the power tool, lowers the risk
of injury.

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c)
Accidents
can occur if you have your nger on the switch while carrying the power tool or if you
connect the power tool to the power supply when it is switched on.
d)
This gives you beer control of the power tool in unexpected
situaons.
e) -
Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair can get caught in
moving parts.
f)
Care-
less acon can lead to serious injuries within a split second.
g)
This prevents unintenonal start-up.
a) -
With the appropriate power tool you will work beer and more safely in the power
range indicated.
b) A power tool which can no
longer be switched on or o is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)
This precauon prevents
unintenonal start up of the power tool.
d) -
Power
tools are dangerous when used by inexperienced people.
e)
Many accidents are caused by poorly serviced power
tools.

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f) Carefully maintained tools jam less oen and are
easier to manage.
g)
The use of
power tools for anything other than the intended applicaon can lead to dangerous
situaons.
h)
Slippery handles and gripping surfaces do not allow safe operaon and control of the
power tool in unforeseen situaons.
i) Do not use under-performing tools for heavy loads. Do not
use tools for purposes and work for which they are not intended.
j) Before connued use of the tool safety equipment
must be tested for proper and intended funcon. Check whether the funcon of mov-
ing parts is okay, whether they do not jam, whether any parts are broken, whether all
other parts funcon properly and whether all condions which must be met for the
proper operaon of the device have been met. Damaged protecve devices and parts
should be properly repaired or replaced by trained customer service unless otherwise
specied in this operang instrucons. Damaged switches must be replaced by a cus-
tomer service workshop. Do not use any tools which cannot be properly switched on
and o using the start buon.
a) -
There is a risk of re if the baery is used on an unsuitable charger and the
baery can be permanently damaged.
b) The use of other bat-
teries can lead to injuries and the risk of re.
c)
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A short circuit between the baery contacts can lead to
burns or re.

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d)
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Leaking baery uid can lead to skin irritaons or
burns.
e) Damaged or altered baeries can behave
unpredictably and can lead to re, explosion or injury.
f) Fire or temperatures above
130°C can cause an explosion.
g)
Incorrect
charging or charging outside of the approved temperature range can damage the bat-
tery and increase the risk of re.
a) -
This ensures that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) All maintenance of baeries may
only be completed by the manufacturer or authorised customer service locaons.

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a)
b)
If an interrupon of work of more than 3 hours is expected
the baery must be removed from the tool. Otherwise it cannot be ruled out that the
baery will be permanently damaged.
c)
Remove the baery from the charger as soon as possible aer
charging is complete.
d) -
In both instances low currents ow
which totally discharge the baery and can permanently damage it.
e)
If the baery is stored separately from the tool and the charger it’s ca-
pacity will remain constant for a long period of me (loss approx. 5% per year).
f) This prevents
accidental switching on of the machine as well as a total discharge of the baery.
g)
If the baery gets warmer than 50°C during operaon (charging or discharg-
ing) it must be immediately separated from the charger or the tool.
h)
The baery uid is corrosive and can
cause chemical burns to ssue. If the uid comes into contact with the skin it must be
washed immediately with soap and water and then rinsed with lemon juice or vinegar.
If the uid comes into contact with the eyes they must be rinsed for at least 10 minutes
with water and a doctor must be consulted immediately.
i)
j)
NOTE
Lithium-Ion baeries have almost no self-discharge and have no memory
eect. With proper and professional handling your tool will be reliably
supplied with high energy density for a long period of me.

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a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f) -
No changes, addions or conversions to the power tool may be made without the approval
of the manufacturer.
All conversion measures require wrien permission and conrmaon by
WARNING
In the event of the replacement of wear and tear parts only original
replacement parts may be used.

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Substances and materials used must be handled and disposed of properly, parcularly
when cleaning with solvents.

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DANGER
Damaged tools can lead to injuries or damages.
• All damaged parts must be repaired before use.
Falling tools can lead to injuries or damages.
• Ensure you are self-belayed and have a secure foong.
• Avoid dropping the tool.
Hot air can escape through exhaust openings.
• Do not place any sensive body parts directly in front of exhaust openings.
Improper use can lead to injuries or damage.
• Use the tool only for the intended purposes.
Substances such as lubricang oil and grease are ammable on the skin.
• Avoid contact with such substances.
• Should you sll come into contact wash the aected area carefully.
NOTE
Maintain your tool with care. Follow the operating instructions during
maintenance and cleaning. Keep the handle free of lubricants and dirt.
NOTE
Do not drop the tool, and do not let any other objects fall onto the tool.
Protect it from impacts.
NOTE
Ensure that the tool does not come into contact with splashing water or oil.

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1. Mul-colour LED
2. Brushless motor
3. Clutch entry
4. Clockwise/counter clockwise direcon
5. Start trigger
6. 18 V Li-ion baery
7. LED for work area lighng
8. Angle head
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