challenge CDT16180 User guide

LX400

18V CORDLESS DRILL DRIVER

CDT16180

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! Read all safety warnings

and all instructions. Failure to follow

the warnings and instructions may result in

electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.

1) Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of

ammable 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. Distractions
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. Unmodied plugs

and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, 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 outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a residual
current 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 inuence

of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools

may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-

skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions

will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off-position before

connecting to power source and/or battery

pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your nger 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 rotating 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

clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,

clothing and gloves away from moving

parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the

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connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application. The

correct power tool will do the job better 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 the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments,

changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar 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. 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 situation.

5) Battery tool use and care

a) Recharge only with the charger

specied by the manufacturer. A charger

that is suitable for one type of battery pack

may create a risk of re when used with

another battery pack.

b) Use power tools only with specically

designated battery packs. Use of any other

battery packs may create a risk of injury
and re.

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 re.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, ush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the

battery may cause irritation or burns.

6) Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a

qualied repair person using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY POINTS
FOR YOUR CORDLESS DRILL

1. Remove the battery pack from the drill

before carrying out adjustments.

2. Do not expose to rain or water.

3. Do not store the battery pack in
temperatures over 40ºC.

4. Always charge the battery pack between
temperatures 0ºC to 30ºC. Ideal charging
temperature is 18ºC to 24ºC.

5. Only use the charger and the battery
pack provided no others.

6. Avoid short circuit of the battery pack
connections (screws & nails).

7. Do not incinerate or burn the battery

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pack, it may explode.

8. Do not charge a damaged battery pack.

9. Replace any damaged supply cords on
your charger.

10. Always disconnect the charger power
supply before making or breaking the
connections to the battery pack.

11. Battery pack and charger will be warm
during charging this is normal.

12. When not in use, remove a charged
battery pack from the charger.

13. Always remove the battery pack from
the charger immediately after re-charging
is completed.

14. Your drill and battery pack will be warm
when working, this is normal.

15. Do not dispose of batteries in re, or

with household waste. Return exhausted
batteries to your local collection or
recycling point.

16. Always check walls, oors and ceilings

for hidden power cables and pipes.

17. Wear ear protection with cordless drill.

Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.

18. Accessories and metal parts can
become very hot.

19. Hold tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a ‘live’ wire will also
make exposed metal parts of the tool ‘live’
and shock the operator.

WARNING: If a small amount

of electrolyte should leak from
the battery pack under extremes of
temperature or after heavy use, then
wash off immediately from your skin
and hands using clean water. For eye
contact, rinse thoroughly with clean
water and seek medical treatment
immediately.

WARNINGS FOR THE CHARGER:

1. Before using the tool, read the instruction
book carefully.

2. Charger is for indoor use only. Do not

expose to rain or water.

3. Do not charge non-rechargeable
batteries.

4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualied persons in order

to avoid a hazard.

SYMBOLS

To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual

Warning

Wear eye protection

Wear ear protection

Wear dust mask

Indoor use only

Do not expose to rain or water

Do not burn

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.

Always charge the battery pack
between temperatures 0°C to 30°C

Thermal fuse

130ºC

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COMPONENT LIST

1. On/Off switch

2. Forward/Reverse rotating control

3. Keyless chuck

4. Torque adjustment ring

5. Handle

6. Double ended bits

7. Battery pack unlocking button

8. Battery pack

ACCESSORIES

1pc 3-5hrs charger
2pcs Double ended bits
1pc Battery(assembled on product)

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TECHNICAL DATA

Charger voltage
Battery voltage
Rated no load speed

Max torque

Number of clutch position
Chuck capacity
Max. drilling capacity
Steel
Wood
Battery capacity
Weight

230-240V~50 Hz

18V

550min

-1

15 N.m

16+1

10 mm

8 mm

18 mm

1000mAh

1.7 kg

NOISE AND VIBRATION DATA

A weighted sound pressure 74 dB (A)
A weighted sound power 85 dB (A)
K

PA

& KWA=3.0 dB (A)

Wear ear protection when sound pressure is over 85 dB (A)

VIBRATION INFORMATION

Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60745:

Drilling into metal

Vibration emission value a

h

= 2.19 m/s

2

Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²

WARNING: 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

dependant on the following examples and other variations on how the tool is used:

How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled.
The tool being in good condition and well maintained.
The use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good condition.
The tightness of the grip on the handles and if any anti vibration accessories are used.
And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.

This tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not adequately
managed

WARNING: To be accurate, an estimation of exposure level in the actual conditions

of use should also take account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times

when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle but not actually doing the job. This
may signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.

Helping to minimise your vibration exposure risk.
ALWAYS use sharp chisels, drills and blades.
Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated (where

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appropriate).
If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration accessories.
Avoid using tools in temperatures of 100C or less.

Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days.

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RECHARGING BATTERIES

NOTE: Before using the tool, read

the instruction book carefully.

1. BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS
DRILL

Your battery pack is UNCHARGED and

you must charge once before use. Your
battery pack will not be fully charged
until you have performed several charge
and discharge operations by charging
& working with your drill. After this your
battery pack performance will improve.

WARNING: The charger and

battery pack are specically

designed to work together so do not
attempt to use any other devices. Never

insert or allow metallic objects into your

charger or battery pack connections
because an electrical failure and hazard
will occur.

2. HOW TO CHARGE YOUR BATTERY
PACK (SEE A & B)

In a warm environment or after heavy use,
the battery pack may become too hot,
in order to prolong the battery life, you’d
better allow time for the battery to cool
down before recharging.

When the battery is charged for the rst

time and after prolonged storage, the
battery will only accept approximately 60%
charge. However, after several charge and
discharge cycles the battery will accept a
100% charge.

Insert the charger plug (b) into a suitable
mains socket. The power indicator (red) (d)
will illuminate.
Insert the battery pack(8) into the charging
base(a), the charging indicator (green) (c)
will illuminate. The green and red light will
stay on charging.

Note:

If the green light does not light immediately

when a battery is inserted, which has just

been used, remove the battery and insert
again after a few minutes.

A fully discharged battery will take
approximately 3-5 hours to reach full
charge. When charging is complete,
unplug the charging plug from the wall
socket.

WARNING:

The charger will not automatically switch
off when the battery is fully charged, and
the power indicator (red) and the charging
indicator (green) will remain on. Do not
leave your battery on charge continuously.
This may damage the battery cells.

Fig.A

Fig.B

3. TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BATTERY
PACK

Locate latches on side of battery pack and
depress both sides to release battery pack
from your drill. Remove battery pack from
your drill. After recharge insert the battery
pack into drill’s battery port. A simple push

and slight pressure will be sufcient.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. ON/OFF SWITCH

Depress to start and release to stop your
drill.

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Warning: Do not operate for long
periods at low speed because

excess heat will be produced internally.

2. SWITCH LOCK

The switch trigger can be locked in the
OFF position. This helps to reduce the
possibility of accidental starting when not
in use. To lock the switch trigger, place

the direction of Forward/Reverse rotating

control in the center position by pushing
the direction buttons on either side of the
drill.

3. FORWARD&REVERSE SWITCH (SEE
C & D)

For drilling and screw driving use forward
rotation marked “

” (lever is moved to
the left). Only use reverse rotation marked
“

” (lever is moved to the right) to

remove screws or release a jammed drill

bit.

Warning: Never change the
direction of rotation when the chuck

is rotating, Wait until it has stopped.

Fig.C

Forward

Fig.D

Reverse

4. KEYLESS CHUCK FITTING/
REMOVING DRILL (SEE FIG.E)

To t or remove a drill open chuck by

holding the inner chuck ring with one hand,
and with the other hand turn the outer
chuck ring anti-clockwise to open.
Insert drill, drill must reach the bottom
of the chuck. Turn the outer chuck ring
clockwise to tighten.

Fig.E

5. TORQUE ADJUSTMENT (SEE FIG.F)

(Screw driving force of your drill driver)

The torque is adjusted by rotating the
torque adjustment ring. The torque is
greater when the torque adjustment ring is
set on a higher setting. The torque is less
when the torque adjustment ring is set on

a lower setting.

Make the setting as follows:

1 low setting, e. g., small screws, soft
materials.
9 high setting, e. g., large screws, hard
materials.

for heavy drilling

Fig.F

6. DRILLING

When drilling hard smooth surfaces, use
a center punch to mark the desired hole
location. This will prevent the drill bit from
slipping off center as the hole is started.

Hold the tool rmly and place the tip of the

bit at the point to be drilled. Depress the
switch trigger to start the tool. Move the

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drill bit into the work-piece, applying only
enough pressure to keep the bit drilling.
Do not force or apply side pressure to
elongate a hole.

Warning: When drilling in metal,

only use HSS drill bits in good
condition. Always use a magnetic bit
holder when using short screwdriver bits.

When screw-driving, apply a small quantity
of liquid soap or similar to the screw

threads to ease insertion.

7. BIT STORAGE

The bits provided with the drill can be
placed in the storage area located at the
side of the drill, slide in and out.

8. DISPOSAL OF AN EXHAUSTED
BATTERY PACK

To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of the battery

pack properly. This battery pack
contains nickel-cadmium batteries. Consult
your local waste authority for information

regarding available recycling and/or

disposal options. Discharge your battery
pack by operating your drill, then remove
the battery pack from the drill housing
and cover the battery pack connections
with heavy duty adhesive tape to prevent
short circuit and energy discharge. Do
not attempt to open or remove any of the
components.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

1. WHY DOES THE DRILL NOT TURN
ON WHEN YOU PRESS THE SWITCH?

The forward and reverse switch, which
is on top of the trigger, is positioned in
the lock function. Unlock the forward and

reverse switch putting it into the required
rotation position. Push the trigger and the

drill will start to rotate.

2. THE DRILL STOPS BEFORE THE
SCREW IS COMPLETELY TIGHTENED.
WHY?

Verify the torque position of the variable
clutch, you can nd the variable clutch

between the chuck and the drill body.

Position 1 is the lowest torque (screw

driving force) and position 16 is the highest

torque (screw driving force). Position

is
for drill operation. Regulate the variable
clutch to a higher position to reach the best
result.

3. I CANNOT FIT THE BATTERY INTO
THE BATTERY CHARGER. WHY?

The battery can be inserted into the
charger only in one direction. Turn the
battery around until it can be inserted into
the slot.

4. REASONS FOR DIFFERENT
BATTERY PACK WORKING TIMES.

Charging time issues, as above, and
having not used a battery pack for a
prolonged time will reduce the working life
of the battery pack. This can be corrected
after several charge and discharge
operations by charging & working with
your drill. Heavy working conditions such
as large screws into hard wood will use up
the battery pack energy faster than lighter
working conditions. Do not re-charge your
battery pack below 0°C and above 30°C
as this will affect performance.

MAINTENANCE

Remove the battery pack from the tool
before carrying out any adjustment,
servicing or maintenance.
Your tool requires no additional
lubrication or maintenance.

There are no user serviceable parts in your
tool, battery pack or charger. Never use
water or chemical cleaners to clean your
tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always
store your tool in a dry place. Keep the
motor ventilation slots clean. Occasionally
you may see sparks through the ventilation
slots. This is normal and will not damage
your power tool.

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Environmental protection

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.

If faults can not be remedied, contact the Helpline on 08707252949

GUARANTEE

This product is selected for DOMESTIC USE ONLY and not for business use.

This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 12 months This does not cover
the product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in contravention of the instructions, or where the

product has been the subject of unauthorised modications or alterations, or has been the subject of

commercial use. In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period please return it to
your nearest Argos store. If the item is shown to have an inherent defect present at the time of sale, the
store will provide you with a replacement Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

Guarantor: Argos Ltd MK9 2NW

ISSUE 2 4/2009