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RIW18X
 extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
IMPORTANT! cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual shock.
before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product.
■ If operating a power tool in a damp location is
Subject to technical modifications. unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given electric shock.
top priority in the design of your impact wrench.
PERSONAL SAFETY
INTENDED USE ■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
The impact wrench is intended to be used only by adults
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
who have read and understood the instructions and
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
warnings in this manual, and can be considered responsible
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
for their actions.
serious personal injury.
The product is intended for fastening and removing screws
■ Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
and bolts using an impact socket.
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
The product is intended for consumer use only. mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
product for operations different from intended could result in personal injuries.
a hazardous situation. ■ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, switch or energising power tools that have the switch on
illustrations and specifications provided with this invites accidents.
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. ■ Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
The term “power tool’’ in the warnings refers to your mains- injury.
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) ■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
power tool. at all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
WORK AREA SAFETY
■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
■ Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
areas invite accidents. moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
■ Do not operate power tools in explosive be caught in moving parts.
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable ■ If devices are provided for the connection of dust
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
which may ignite the dust or fumes. connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
■ Keep children and bystanders away while operating can reduce dust-related hazards.
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ■ Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
■ Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never severe injury within a fraction of a second.
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk ■ Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
of electric shock. tool for your application. The correct power tool will
■ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and designed.
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric ■ Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
shock if your body is earthed or grounded. it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
■ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of ■ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
electric shock. or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for the power tool before making any adjustments,
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of the power tool accidentally.
electric shock. ■ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
■ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power

2 Original Instructions
 tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. manufacturer or authorized service providers.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users. IMPACT WRENCH SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
■ The product is not intended for use by persons (including
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
concerning use of the product by a person responsible
by poorly maintained power tools.
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly that they do not play with the product.
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
■ Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
when performing an operation where the fastener
■ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a
in accordance with these instructions, taking into “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
account the working conditions and the work to tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
■ Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped
different from those intended could result in a hazardous
workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
situation.
■ Dust created by operating the product can cause
■ Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
respiratory injury. Wear appropriate dust control mask
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
with filters suitable for protecting against particles from
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
the material being worked on.
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
■ Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
■ Recharge only with the charger specified by the ensure you take regular breaks.
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type ■ The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with off the product immediately if it stalls. Do not switch
another battery pack. on the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so
■ Use power tools only with specifically designated could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force.
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may Determine why the product stalled and rectify this,
create a risk of injury and fire. paying heed to the safety instructions.

■ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from ■ Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, between 0 ˚C and 40˚ C.
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can ■ Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
make a connection from one terminal to another. 0 ˚C and 40˚ C.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns ■ The recommended ambient temperature range for the
or a fire. charging system during charging is between 10 ˚C and
■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from 38˚ C.
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns. ■ To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
■ Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
risk of injury.
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
■ Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or circuit.
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
■ Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
above 130°C may cause explosion.
between 0°C and 40°C.
■ Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
■ Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
between 0°C and 20°C.
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
range may damage the battery and increase the risk of
fire. Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
SERVICE Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
■ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
person using only identical replacement parts. This no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or
■ Never service damaged battery packs. Service
tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
of battery packs should only be performed by the
Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

Original Instructions 3
MAINTENANCE
Speed, minimum
■ The product should never be connected to a power
supply when assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product Speed, maximum
is not in use. Disconnecting the product from the power
supply will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious injury. Torque, maximum
■ When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Use
of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product Torque, medium
damage.
■ Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial Torque, minimum
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
■ Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
■ For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised service centre.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Safety Alert

V Volts

No-load speed

min‫־‬¹ Revolutions or reciprocations per minute

Direct current

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product

meets applicable regulatory requirements.

Please read the instructions carefully before

starting the machine.

Wear eye protection

Hot surface

Waste electrical products should not be

disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL

Note

Parts or accessories sold separately

4 Original Instructions
LED worklight

Anvil
Direction of rotation selector

Variable speed trigger

Handle, insulated gripping surface

Low speed
Medium speed
High speed
“A” mode

Mode selection button

Battery port

Belt clip

Belt clip screw

Operator’s manual
Battery pack
Charger

Know your product 5

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3 4 5

*
*The “A” mode is a mode designed to give the
user greater control in application and reduce
damage to the fastener or work surface by
automatically shutting the tool off after the
tool senses the mechanism impacting for
approximately one second.

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6 Getting started
 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY AND CHARGER

18V Impact wrench Compatible battery pack Compatible charger

Model
Model RIW18X (not included) (not included)

Voltage 18 V RB18L13
RB18L15
Coupler 12.7 mm(1/2”) RB18L15A
RB18L15B BCS618G
Switch Variable speed RB18L20 BCL14181H
3
No load speed RB18L20A BCL14183H
RB18L25 BCL1418IV*
Lithium-Ion
Speed 1 0 - 1200 min-1 RB18L25A RC18150U
RB18L40 RC18627U
Speed 2 0 - 2000 min -1
RB18L40A RC18120
Speed 3 0 - 2800 min-1 RB18L50 RC18115
RB18L50A
“A” mode 0 - 2000 min-1 RB18L60A
RB18L90A
Max torque
* for vehicles with 12V DC outlets
Speed 1 200 Nm

Speed 2 350 Nm
WARNING! The declared vibration total values and
Speed 3 700 Nm
the declared noise emission values given in this instruction
“A” mode 120 Nm manual have been measured in accordance with a
standardised test and may be used to compare one tool with
Impacts per minute another. They may be used for a preliminary assessment of
Speed 1 0 - 1000 IPM exposure.
The declared vibration and noise emission values represent
Speed 2 0 - 2600 IPM
the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used
Speed 3 0 - 3800 IPM for different applications, used with different accessories,
or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise emission
Breakaway torque 900 Nm may differ. These conditions may significantly increase the
Weight - excluding battery pack 1.7 kg exposure levels over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise
Measured sound values determined according to EN 62841:
should take into account the times when the tool is turned off
A-weighted sound pressure level LpA = 100 dB(A) or when it is running idle. These conditions may significantly
reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Uncertainty K 3 dB(A)
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator
A-weighted sound power level LWA = 111 dB(A) from the effects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining
Uncertainty K 3 dB(A) the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in
case of vibration), and organising work patterns.
Wear ear protectors.

The vibration total values (triaxial vector sum) determined

according to EN 62841:

Impact tightening of fasteners of the ah = 10.9 m/s2

maximum capacity of the tool

Uncertainty K 1.5 m/s2

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VIC, 3149, Australia

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Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand

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