CDI Torque PRE-SET TORQUE SCREWDRIVER User Manual

This torque wrench as calibrated at the factory, is
certified to meet the current ASME specification.
Additionally, all wrenches are calibrated on a torque
standard traceable to the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (N.I.S.T.).

CONvERsION TAbLE

To Convert Multiply
From To By

in. oz. in. lb. 0.06250

FOR YOUR PERMANENT FILECERTIFICATION

SCREWDRIVER MODEL NUMBER:

SCREWDRIVER SERIAL NUMBER:

For Warranty Claims, Contact CDI Torque Products

at [phone].

OPERATION MANUAL

PRE-sET

TORqUE sCREwdRIvER

in. lb. in. oz. 16

in. lb. ft. lb. 0.08333

in. lb. cmkg 1.15212

in. lb. mkg 0.01152

in. lb. Nm 0.11298

in. lb. dNm 1.12984

ft. lb. in. lb. 12

ft. lb. mkg 0.13825

ft. lb. Nm 1.35581

dNm in. lb. 0.88507

dNm Nm 0.1

Nm dNm 10

Nm cmkg 10.1971

Nm mkg 0.10197

Nm in. lb. 8.85074

Nm ft. lb. 0.73756

cmkg in. lb. 0.86796

LIMITED WARRANTY

The CDI Pre-Set Torque Screwdriver is backed
by a one year warranty. This warranty covers
manufacturer defects and workmanship. The
warranty excludes misuse, abuse and normal
wear and tear. Exclusion is not allowed in some
states and may not apply. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights, which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL NOTES:

1. This equipment may contain hazardous materials which can be
harmful to the environment.

2. Do not dispose of this equipment as municipal waste. Return it
to the distributor or a designated collection center.
Thank you for caring about our environment!

cmkg Nm 0.09806

mkg in. lb. 86.7961

mkg ft. lb. 7.23301

mkg Nm 9.80665

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Form 20-270A-CDI

6/2010 Rev. C

sAFETY MEssAGEs

WARNING

AdJUsTMENTs OF

TORqUE sETTINGs

6. Adjust until the desired torque setting is reached.
Turn the screwdriver several more times on the
tester and fine tune the setting to as repeatable a
number as possible. Replace end cap.

Read operation manual completely
before using torque instrument and
store for future reference.

Wear safety goggles-both user and
bystanders

• An out of calibration torque screwdriver
can cause part or tool breakage

• Periodic re-calibration is necessary to

maintain accuracy

• Do not exceed rated torque as

overtorquing can cause screwdriver or
part failure

• Do not use torque instrument to break

fasteners loose

• Do not use cheater extension on the

handle to apply torque

• Broken or slipping tools can cause

injury.

CAUTION - RATCHET HEAD

Ratchet mechanism may slip or break
if dirty, mismatched or worn parts are
used, or direction lever is not fully
engaged. Ratchets that slip or break
can cause injury.

MAINTENANCE / sERvICE

1. The torque screwdriver’s internal mechanism is

permanently lubricated during assembly. Do not

attempt to lubricate the internal mechanism.

2. Clean torque screwdriver’s by wiping. Do not
immerse.

REMOVABLE
END CAP

To set screwdriver to desired torque:

1. Determine proper torque to be applied to the
fastener.

2. Use a certified torque tester that is accurate within a
range suited to screwdriver torque range.

3. Remove end cap at the base of screwdriver.
(See Figure I)

4. Place screwdriver on tester and cycle several times
observing the torque setting displayed on the
tester.

5. With a 1/8” hex key adjust the set screw at
the base of the preset torque screwdriver. Turn
clockwise (cw) to increase the amount of torque and
counterclockwise (ccw) to decrease the amount of
torque.

TRI-LOBED
BODY

1/4” FEMALE HEX

Figure I

7. Install the proper bit into the hex receiver and the
screwdriver is ready to use.

8. To torque fastener keep hand centered on the
handle. Turn handle until a click/impulse is heard or
felt. Stop turning, the screwdriver will automatically
reset for the next operation.

USE PERPENDICULAR INLINE WITH FASTENER

sIdE LOAdING NOTE

WHEN APPLYING TORQUE THE SCREWDRIVER
MUST BE KEPT PERPENDICULAR TO THE
PLANE OF USE (EITHER HORIZONTAL OR
VERTICAL). INACCURACIES IN TORQUE
READINGS MAY OCCUR FROM APPLYING A
“SIDE LOAD”.

3. Store torque screwdriver’s in protective tube at its

lowest torque setting. Do not force handle below

lowest setting.