Power Craft PCS4.8V Technical manual

4.8V CORDLESS
SCREWDRIVER SET
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
After Sales Support
Now you have purchased a Power Craft
product you can rest assured in the
knowledge that as well as your 3 year
parts and labour warranty you have
the added peace of mind of dedicated
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MODEL NUMBER: 8504
User Guide & Warranty
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03 Introduction
04 General Information & Safety Instructions
09 Recycling Products
10 Assembly and Parts List
12 Getting Started
14 Features
15 Instructions
16 Other Useful Information
19 Warranty Card
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Contents
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Introduction 1
03
Congratulations on choosing to buy a
PowerCraft product.
By doing so you now have the assurance and peace
of mind that comes with purchasing a product made
by one of Europe’s leading manufacturers.
All products brought to you by PowerCraft are
manufactured to the highest standards of
performance and safety, and, as part of our philosophy
for customer service and satisfaction, are backed by
our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many
years to come.
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General Information
& Safety Instructions 2
General safety regulations for electric tools
Any failures made in following the safety regulations and
instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe
place for future use.
The term “electric tool” used in the safety regulations refers to
electric tools operated from the mains power supply (with a
power cable) and to battery operated electric tools (without
a power cable).
Workplace safety
• Keep your work area clean and well illuminated. Untidy or unlit
work areas can result in accidents.
• Do not use this tool in a potentially explosive environment
containing combustible liquids, gases or dust. Electric tools
generate sparks, which can in turn ignite dust or vapors.
• Keep children and other persons away from the electric tool while
it is being used. Allowing yourself to get distracted can cause you
to lose control of the tool.
Electrical safety
• The tool’s connector plug must be able to fit into the socket outlet.
Do not modify the plug in any way! Do not use adapter plugs in
conjunction with electrically grounded tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching socket outlets reduce the risk of an electric shock.
• Avoid touching grounded surfaces, such as those of pipes/tubes,
heaters, cookers and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
getting an electric shock if you are electrically grounded.
Please read the operating instructions
carefully before assembling and using
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• Keep the tool away from rain and moisture/wet conditions.
Penetration of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an
electric shock. Do not use the cable to carry the tool, hang it up or
pull the plug out of the socket. Keep the cable away from sources
of heat, oil, sharp edges and moving tool parts. Damaged or
tangled cable increases the risk of an electric shock.
• If you intend to use an electric tool outdoors, ensure that you only
use extension cable that is approved for outdoor applications. Using
extension cable that is approved for outdoor applications reduces
the risk of an electric shock.
• If operation of the electric tool in a damp environment can not be
avoided, use an earth leakage circuit-breaker. The earth-leakage
circuit-breaker reduces the risk of an electric shock.
Personal safety
• Be alert, work conscientiously and exercise appropriate caution
when using the electric tool. Do not use the tool if you are tired
or are under the influence of drugs/medication or alcohol. One
moment of carelessness or lack of attention when using the electric
tool can cause serious bodily injury!
• Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety
goggles. Wearing personal protective equipment such as a dust
mask, non-slip footwear, protective headgear and ear defenders
(depending upon the type of electric tool and the particular
application) reduces the risk of sustaining injury.
• Make sure that the tool cannot start up accidentally. Ensure that the
electric tool is switched off before you connect the tool to the
power supply and/or insert the battery, or pick up or carry the tool.
Physically touching the switch with your finger when carrying the
tool or connecting the tool to the power supply switched on can
lead to accidents.
• Remove adjusting tools/wrench(es) prior to switching on the power
tool. A tool or wrench that is positioned inside a rotating power
tool part can cause injury.
• Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure you stand squarely
and keep your balance at all times. This way, you will be able to
have better control over the tool in unexpected situations.
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• Wear suitable clothes. Never wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry.
Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from moving parts.
• If dust extraction and dust collection devices can be mounted,
ensure that these are connected and are properly used.The use of
a dust extraction system can reduce the danger posed by dust.
Using the treatment of electric tools
• Do not overload your tool. Only use suitable electric tools to
perform your work. Using the right electric tool allows you to
work better and safer within the tool’s quoted capacity range.
• Do not use an electric tool whose switch is defective. An electric
tool that no longer can be switched on or off is dangerous and
must be repaired.
• Pull the plug out of the socket and/or remove the battery before
making any adjustments to the tool, changing accessories or put
the tool down. This precaution eliminates the possibility of
inadvertently starting the tool.
• When not in use, store electric tools out of the reach of children.
Do not allow those persons to use this tool who are unfamiliar
with it or who have not read these instructions. Electric tools are
dangerous when they are used by inexperienced persons.
• Take good care of your tool. Check that moving parts properly
function and do not jam, that parts are not broken off or damaged
in any way and that the tool can be used to its full capacity. Have
damaged parts repaired prior to using the tool. The cause of many
accidents can be traced back to poorly maintained electric tools.
• Keep your blades sharp and clean. Properly maintained blades with
sharp edges jam less frequently and are easier to use.
• Make sure to use electric tools, accessories, attachments, etc. in
accordance with these instructions. Take the conditions in your
work area and the job in hand into account. Using electric tools
for applications other than those intended can lead to dangerous
situations.
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Service
• Have your tool repaired only by authorized specialists using original
replacement parts. This will ensure that your tool remains safe to use.
Careful handling and use of cordless equipment
• Ensure that the equipment is switched off before you insert the
battery. Inserting a battery into an electric tool that is switched on
can cause accidents.
• Only charge the batteries in chargers that are recommended by
the manufacturer. A charger that is designed for a certain type of
battery may pose a fire risk if it is used with other types of batteries.
• Use only the correct batteries in the electric tools. The use of other
batteries may result in injuries and a fire risk.
• Keep unused batteries away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws and other metallic objects that could cause a short circuit
between the contacts. A short circuit between the battery contacts
may cause burns or a fire.
• In case of incorrect use, fluid may escape from the battery. Avoid
contact with it. If you touch it by mistake, rinse the affected area
with water. If you get the fluid in your eyes, also seek medical
advice. Leaking battery fluid can cause skin irritation or burns.
Additional safety instructions
• The battery pack supplied with your cordless tool is not charged.
The battery pack has to be charged before you use the tool for
the first time.
• The battery pack does not reach its maximum capacitance until it
has been charged and discharged approximately five times.
• Battery packs lose their charge even when they are not being used.
Regular charging is therefore recommended.
• Please check the data marked on the rating plate of the battery
charger. Be sure to connect the battery charger to a power supply
with the voltage marked on the rating plate. Never connect it to
a different mains voltage.
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• Keep the battery charger and the cordless tool out of children’s
reach.
• Wear suitable work clothes. Wear safety goggles.
• Never open the battery pack. Avoid contact with a leaking
battery pack. In case of accidental contact, wash the affected
area of skin with soap and water. If battery acids gets in your
eye, rinse out the eye with clear water for at least 10 minutes
and seek a doctor’s advice immediately. Neutralize other
affected areas with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
• Protect the battery charger and its cable from damage and sharp
edges. Have damaged cables repaired without delay by a
qualified electrician.
• Make sure that the contacts of the battery pack do not come into
contact with other metallic objects such as nails or screws. There
is a risk of short-circuiting!
• Use only battery chargers that are intended for the battery pack
in question.
• Do not use damaged battery chargers.
• Leave repairs strictly to the appointed service center or
authorized dealers.
• Do not use the supplied battery charger to charge other cordless
tools.
• Never allow the battery pack to become fully discharged. This
will cause it to develop a defect.
• Timely recharging of the battery pack will help it serve you well
for a long time. You must recharge the battery pack when you
notice that the power of the cordless tool drops.
• In heavy use the battery pack will become warm. Allow the
battery pack to cool to room temperature before commencing
with the charging.
• Protect your cordless tool and the battery charger from moisture
and rain.
• Do not use the cordless tool or the battery charger near vapors
and inflammable liquids.
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• Do not throw battery packs into an open fire. There is a risk of
explosion!
• Use the battery charger only in dry conditions and an ambient
temperature of 10-40°C.
• Do not keep the battery charger in places where the temperature is
liable to reach 50°C. In particular, do not leave the battery charger
in a car that is parked in the sunshine.
• Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to fire.
Do not lose these safety instructions.
Recycling Products
Rechargeable batteries and cordless electric machines and tools
contain materials that are potentially harmful to the environment.
Never place any cordless electric machines or tools in your household
refuse. When cordless electric machines or tools in your household
become defective or worn, return them to ISC GmbH Eschenstrasse
6, D-94405, Germany. You can then be sure that the equipment will
be correctly disposed of by the manufacturer at no additional cost.
For further information in relation to recycling please contact
Einhell UK 0151 649 1500
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Assembly & Parts List 3
1 Lamp
2 Bit chuck
3 Changeover switch for forward/reverse / ON/OFF switch
4 Charging connection (Fig. 2)
5 ON/OFF switch for lamp
6 Battery charger (Fig. 2)
7 Locking button (Fig. 2)
8 Control lamp for charging
9 Charging cable (Fig. 2)
Layout (Fig. 1)
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Getting Started 4
Charging the NC battery pack
1. Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked
on the rating plate of the battery charger. Plug the battery
charger in the socket-outlet and connect the charging cable
to the charging connection.
2. The red LED (8) will come on to indicate that the battery pack
is being charged.
3. An empty battery pack requires a maximum charging period of
5 hours. The temperature of the battery pack may rise slightly
during the charging operation. This is normal.
Important! The charger does not switch off
automatically when the battery pack is fully charged!
Over charging can result in damaging the battery.
Disconnect the charging cable from the screwdriver
after charging.
If the battery pack fails to become charged, please check
• whether there is voltage at the socket-outlet
• whether there is proper contact at the charging contacts
on the charger.
If the battery still fails to become charged, please return
• the charger
• the screwdriver
to our Customer Service Department.
Timely recharging of the Ni-Cd battery pack is recommended in the
interest of long battery life. Recharging is always necessary when
you notice that the power of the battery-powered drill/screwdriver
is decreasing.
Never allow the battery pack to discharge completely.
This will result in damage to the Ni-Cd battery pack!
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Features 5
• 4.8v
• Knuckle joint giving two handle positions
• 3-5 hour charge
• Forward / Reverse
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Instructions 6
ON/OFF and forward/reverse changeover switch (3)
You can select between clockwise and counterclockwise rotation.
Change the direction of rotation only when the screwdriver is at a
standstill. If you fail to observe this point, the gearing may become
damaged.
Lighting (1)
The lamp (1) enables the work area to be illuminated in unfavorable
lighting conditions. You can switch on the lamp with the switch (5).
Angle setting
The screwdriver can be locked in 3 different angle settings. To do so,
press and hold the locking button (7) and move the screwdriver into
the desired position. Then release the locking button (7).
Important! Before you switch on the screwdriver, make sure
that it is correctly locked in the angle position in question.
Screwdriving
We recommend using self-centering screws (e.g. Torx screws, recessed
head screws) designed for reliable working. Be sure to use a bit that
matches the screw in shape and size. Set the torque, as described
elsewhere in these operating instructions, to suit the size of screw.
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Technical data
Voltage supply 4.8 V d. c.
Speed 0-200 rpm
Forward and reverse rotation yes
Battery charging voltage 6 V d. c.
Battery charging current 300 mA
Mains voltage for charger 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Sound pressure level LPA 58 dB(A)
Sound power level LWA 69 dB(A)
Weight 0.5 kg
Vibration aw< 2.5 m/s
Ordering replacement parts
Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:
• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identification number of the machine
• Replacement part number of the part required
For our latest prices and information please go to
www.isc-gmbh.info
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