Kobalt 382461, K18ID-16A Assembly And Operating Manual

ITEM #0382461

18-VOLT CORDLESS

IMPACT DRIVER

KOBALT® and the K & Design® are registered MODEL #K18ID-16A
trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Serial Number _______________ Purchase Date _______________

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer
service department at 1-888-3KOBALT, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 2

Safety Information .............................................................................................................................. 3

Preparation ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Package Contents .............................................................................................................................. 7

Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 8

Care and Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 14

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 14

Warranty .......................................................................................................................................... 14

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

COMPONENT SPECIFICATION

Motor 18 V DC

Switch VSR (Variable Speed Reversible)

No-load speed 0 - 2,400 RPM

Impacts per minute 0 – 3,200 IPM

Maximum torque 1,280 in. lbs

Collet size 1/4 inch

Impact driver weight (without battery) 2 lbs. 5 oz.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble or operate this
product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at 1-888­3KOBALT, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.

WARNING

 Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may

result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.

 The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which

can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power-tool operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full-face shield, when needed. We recommend
using a wide vision safety mask over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with shields. Always
use eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities

contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

- Lead from lead-based paints.

- Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.

- Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

 Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To

reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

- Work in a well-ventilated area.

- Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to

filter out microscopic particles.

- Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and
water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.

Know the Tool

To operate this tool, carefully read this manual and all labels affixed to the driver before using it. Keep
this manual available for future reference.

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

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.

SYMBOL DEFINITION SYMBOL DEFINITION

V Volts

A Amps n

Hz Hertz

0

Direct Current

No-load Speed

Class II Construction

W Watts /min Revolutions or Strokes per Minute

A danger, warning, or caution.
It means ‘Attention! Your safety

Alternating Current

is involved.’

IMPORTANT: This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician.

Work Area Safety

 Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
 Do not operate power tools in explosive environments, such as in the presence of flammable

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.

 Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to

lose control.

Electrical Safety

 Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the
risk of electric shock.

 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.

 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the

risk of electric shock.

 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep

the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.

 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.

 If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground-fault circuit interrupter

(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Personal Safety

 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 influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

 Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment, such as a

dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection, used for appropriate
conditions, will reduce personal injuries.

 Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure that the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a

power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

 Remove any adjusting keys or wrenches 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.

 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the

power tool in unexpected situations.

 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

 If devices are provided for the connection of dust-extraction and collection facilities, ensure that

these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power Tool Use and Care

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

will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are

less likely to bind and are easier to control.

 Use the power tool, accessories, 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.

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