Aimco Brakes Cordless Tool Signature Series Precision Clutch Shut Off Pistol Screwdriver SPCP Models User Manual

							  
 
MODEL NO.: SPC-P2325Q  
 SPC-P2625Q  
 SPC-P2925Q  
 SPC-P21225Q  
18V Cordless Precision Clutch 
Shut Off Pistol Screwdriver   
						

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(A) 1/4" Hex with quick change chuck. 
(B) Covered Torque Adjustment. 
(C) LED indicator provides simple process information to the operator. 
The signal is visible from any angle. 
(D) LED light for workpiece illumination. 
(E) Tool Trigger with repeat protection feature to avoid double hits on an 
already seated fastener. 
(F) Easy Press button for simple Forward/Reverse selection. 
(G) Ergonomic handle design provides optimal balance. 
(H) Easily attached sliding battery connection. 
( I ) Lightweight Li-Ion battery pack delivers long tool operating times 
(A) 
(B) (C) 
(D) 
(E) (F) 
(G) 
(H) 
(I)  
						

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Work Area Safety  
● Keep  your  work  area  clean 
and  well  lit. Cl u tter ed  b en c h es 
and dark areas invite accidents. 
● Do  not  operate  power  tools  in 
explosive atmospheres, such as 
in  the  presence  of  flammable 
liquids,  gases,  or  dust. Pow er 
tools  create  sparks  which  may 
ignite the dust or fumes. 
● Keep  bystanders,  children, 
and  visitors  away  while  oper-
ating  a  power  tool. Di s t r ac -
tions  can  cause  you  to  lose  con-
trol. 
 
Personal Safety 
● Stay  alert,  watch  what  you  are 
doing  and  use  common  sense 
when operating a power tool. Do 
not use tool while tired or under 
the  influence  of  drugs,  alcohol, 
or  medication. A  moment  of  in-
attention  while  operating  power 
tools  may  result in serious  person-
al injury. 
● Dress  properly.  Do  not  wear 
loose  clothing  or  jewelry.  Con-
tain  long  hair.  Keep  your  hair, 
clothing,  and  gloves  away  from 
moving  parts. Loose  clothes, 
jewelry, or long hair can be caught 
in moving parts. 
● Do not overreach. Keep proper 
footing  and  balance  at  all 
times. Pr o p er   f o o ti n g   an d   b al -
ance  enables  better  control  on 
the tool in unexpected situations. 
General Safety Rules ● Use  safety  equipment.  Always 
wear  eye  protection. Dus t  
mask,  non-skid  safety  shoes, 
hard  hat,  or  hearing  protection 
must  be  used  for  appropriate 
conditions. 
 
Tool Use and Care 
● Use  clamps  or  other  practical 
ways  to  secure  and  support 
the work piece to a stable plat-
form. Hol d i n g   th e  w o r k   p i ec e 
by  hand  or  against  your  body  is 
unstable  and  may  lead  to  loss  of 
control. 
● Do  not  force  tools.  Use  the 
correct  tool  for  your  applica-
tion. Th e  c o r r ec t  to o l   w i ll   d o  
the  job  better  and  safer  at  the 
rate for which it is designed. 
● Do  not  use  tool  if  switch  does 
not  turn  it  on  or  off. An y to o l  
that cannot be controlled with the 
switch is dangerous and must be 
repaired. 
● Store  idle tools  out of reach of 
children  and  other  untrained 
persons. To o l s   ar e  d an g er o u s  
in the hands of untrained users. 
● Check  for  misalignment  or 
binding  of  moving  parts, 
breakage  of  parts,  and  any 
other condition that may affect 
the tool operation. If damaged, 
have  the  tool  serviced  before 
using. Man y  ac c i d en ts   ar e 
caused  by  poorly  maintained 
tools. 
● Use  only  Signature  Series  rec-
ommended  accessories  for 
your  model  tool. Ac c es s o r i es  
WARNING! READ  ALL  INSTRUCTIONS.  Alw ays   o b s er ve  th e  s af et y  
regulations  applicable  in  your  country  to  reduce  the  risk  of  fire,  electric  shock, 
and  personal  injury.  Understand  the  following  safety  instructions  before 
attempting  to  operate  this  product.  Always  wear  eye  protection  when  working 
with power tools. Keep these instructions in a safe place. 
 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
						

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that may be suitable for one tool, 
may  become  hazardous  when 
used on another tool. 
 
Service 
● Tool  service  must  be  per-
formed only by qualified repair 
personnel. Ser vi c e  o r   m ai n te-
nance  performed  by  unqualified 
personnel could result in a risk of 
injury. 
● When servicing an AIMCO Sig-
nature  Series  Precision Clutch 
tool  it  is  important  to  use 
AIMCO  Signature  Series  parts 
and  all  work  should  be  under-
taken  by  a  qualified  AIMCO 
Signature  Series  Authorized 
Technician. Us e  o f  u n au t h o r -
ized  parts  or  work  performed  by 
a  non-authorized  technician  will 
void  warranty  and  may  create  a 
risk of damage to the tool, risk of 
electric shock, or injury to a user. 
 
Battery Charger 
● Caution:  To  reduce  risk  of  injury, 
charge  only  the  authorized  batter-
ies.  Other  types  of  batteries  may 
burst,  causing  personal  injury  and 
damage. 
● 
● Do not allow anything to cover or 
clog the charger vents. 
● Do  not  expose  charger  to  rain, 
snow, or wet conditions. 
● To  reduce  the  risk  of  damage  to 
electric  plug  and  cord,  pull  by 
plug  rather  than  cord  when  dis-
connecting charger. 
● Use of an attachment not recom-
mended  or  sold  by  the  manufac-
turer  may  result  in  a  risk  of  fire, 
electric  shock,  or  injury  to  per-
sons. 
Additional Safety Rules 
● Make  sure  cord  for  charger  is 
located  so  that  it  will  not  be 
stepped  on,  tripped  on,  tripped 
over,  or  otherwise  subjected  to 
damage or stress. 
● Do not abuse the power cord. Nev-
er use the cord to carry the charger. 
Keep  cord  away from  heat,  oil,  wa-
ter,  sharp  edges,  or  moving  parts. 
Replace  damaged  cords  immedi-
ately. 
● Do  not  operate  charger  if  it  has 
been  damaged  in  any  way.  Take  it 
to  a  qualified  service  center  for  re-
pair. 
● To  reduce  risk  of  electric  shock, 
unplug  charger  from  outlet  before 
attempting  any  maintenance  or 
cleaning.  Turning  off  controls  will 
not reduce this risk. 
● Do not disassemble charger or bat-
tery  cartridge.  Take  it  to  a  qualified 
service  center  when  repair  is  re-
quired.  Incorrect  reassembly  may 
result  in  a  risk  of  electric  shock  or 
fire. 
 
Battery Pack 
● Do  not  charge  battery  pack  when 
temperature  is  below  0°C  (32°F) 
or above 40°C (104°F). 
● Do  not  attempt  to  use  a  step-
down transformer, an engine gen-
erator, or DC power receptacle. 
● Do  not  short  the  battery  pack:  Do 
not  touch  the  terminals  with  any 
conductive material. Avoid storing 
battery  cartridge  in  a  container 
with  other  metal  objects  such  as 
nails, coins, paper clips, etc. 
● Do  not  expose  battery  cartridge 
to  water  or  rain.  A  battery  short 
can  cause  large  current  flow, 
overheating,  possible  burns,  and 
even a breakdown. 
● Do  not  store  the  machine  and 
battery  pack  in  locations  where 
the  temperature  may  reach  or 
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● Do  not  incinerate  the  battery 
pack  even  if  it  is  severely  dam-
aged  or  completely  worn  out. 
The  battery  pack  can  explode  in 
a fire. 
● Be  careful  not  to  drop,  shake,  or 
strike the battery. 
● Do  not  charge  inside  a  box  or 
container  of  any  kind.  The  bat-
tery  must  be  placed  in  a  well-
ventilated area during charging. 
● Do  not  dispose  of  battery  packs 
into  household  waste,  fire,  or 
water.  Battery  packs  should  be 
collected,  recycled,  or  disposed 
of  in  an  environmentally-friendly 
manner.  Call  authorized  warran-
ty  centers  for  locations  to  dis-
pose  of  damaged  or  inoperable 
batteries. 
 
 The  Signature  Series  Precision 
Clutch industrial shut off screwdriver 
is  designed  for  nut  tightening/
loosening  and  screw  driving/
loosening.  It  is  not  appropriate  to 
use  for  wood/mild  steel  drilling. 
Please  refer  to  Figure  1  on  this 
page  to  familiarize  yourself  with  the 
major  components  of  this  tool  be-
fore use. 
 
1. Power Switch  
Depressing  the  power  switch  will 
energize  the  LED  light (2) in  front 
and  the  tool starts  to  rotate. When 
released, power to the motor ceas-
es  and  the  tool  stops  working  im-
mediately.  The  LED  light  will  re-
main  on  for  5  seconds,  then  shut 
off.  
2. LED Light 
3. Forward/Reverse Button 
The  tool  is  always  in  forward 
operation  unless  the  Forward/
Reverse  button  is  pressed. 
When  the  button  is  pressed,  the 
Functional Description  
blue LED shows and the tool will 
be  in  reverse  operation.  To 
switch  the  tool  back  to  forward 
operation,  simply  press  the  but-
ton  again.  The  blue  LED  shuts 
off  and  the  tool  is  back  in  for-
ward operation. 
 
4. Quick Change Holder 
This driver accepts only 1/4” hex 
bits.  Be  sure  the  bit  is  fully  en-
gaged by the chuck before oper-
ating tool. Otherwise, the bit may 
detach  and  cause  property dam-
age or personal injury. 
 
5. Li-Ion Battery 
This  battery  provides  electrical 
power  to  the  motor.  Please 
charge it  according  to  the  charg-
ing  instruction  listed  in  this  man-
ual. 
 
6. Torque Adjustment Cover 
Open  the  torque  adjustment  cap. 
Use  the  supplied  torque  adjust-
ment  tool  to  either  tighten  or  loos-
en  the  spring  until  the  desired 
torque  is  reached.  CW  increases 
torque  output,  CCW  decreases 
torque  output.  Page  8  describes 
this in detail.  
 
WARNING: Use  the  tool  to  either 
tighten  or  loosen  nuts  and  screws 
ONLY  in  stipulated  torque  and  volt-
age ranges.  
4 6 
3 
2 
1 
5 
Figure 1  
						

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This  product  has  been  carefully 
inspected prior to leaving the facto-
ry.  It  should  provide  you  with years 
of  satisfying  service  under  normal 
operating  conditions.  Do  not,  how-
ever,  force  the  tool  to  perform  out-
side  its  design  parameters.  Such 
usage will void the warranty. 
 
  
1. Slide  battery  into  the  bottom  of 
the  housing  handle  until  a  click 
sound  occurs.  Do  not  force  bat-
tery:  It  should  slide  easily  into 
place  with  nominal  force.  Any 
difficulty  doing  so  indicates  in-
correct alignment. 
2. Tool speed is preset to the max-
imum range of the tool. With an 
SPC-2PGM Ex ter n al   Pr o g r am -
ming  Module  (optional  accesso-
ry),  tool speeds may be  reset  to 
a  lower  speed  within  the  range 
of the tool. 
3. Select  a  proper  size  drive  bit  and 
insert  it  into  the  quick  change 
holder.  Pull  forward  on  the  quick 
change  holder  while  inserting  the 
drive  bit  and  release  when  bit  is 
seated  correctly.  Verify  secure 
seating  prior  to  operation  of  the 
tool. 
4. Depress  the  trigger  to  engage 
the LED light and start the tool. 
5. When  the  pre-set  torque  is 
reached,  the  tool’s  precision 
clutch  will  shut  off  the  tool  auto-
matically. 
Operations 
WARNING! Read   t h e  i n -
struction  manual  before  op-
erating the tool. Always wear 
safety  glasses  or  face 
shields  when  operating  this 
product. Failure to do so can 
result in injury. 
Check for damage to tool, parts, or 
accessories  that  may  have  oc-
curred  during  transport.  Take  time 
to  thoroughly  read  and  understand 
this manual prior to operation. 
 
This tool kit contains: 
 
1 - 18V Cordless Shut-Off  
      Precision Clutch Screwdriver 
1 - 18V Li-Ion Battery Pack 
1 - Torque Adjustment Tool 
1 - Instruction Manual 
 
1. To  connect  battery,  line  up  the 
tracks  and  attach  the  battery 
pack.  Slide  toward  the  battery 
pack  until  it  locks  into  position 
with a click. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. To  remove  the  battery  pack, 
press the red button on the top of 
the  battery  pack  and  release  the 
battery  
 
Assembly 
2. RELEASE 
1. PRESS 
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Steps for Torque Adjustment 
NOTE: Rem o ve  th e  b att er y  p ac k  
before adjusting the torque to avoid 
injury. 
 
1. Lift the torque adjustment cover. 
Use  the  torque  adjust  tool  and 
insert  it  in  to  the  quick  change 
holder  and  turn  until  the  adjust 
hole appears below the cover. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Use  the  torque  adjust  tool  to 
turn  clockwise  to  increase 
torque  and  turn  counterclock-
wise to decrease torque.  
6. Prior to  using  on  an  application, 
it  is  advised  to  verify  the  output 
torque  of  the  tool  as  set.  Check 
the torque on an Auditor™  Digi-
tal  Tester (o r  c om parable s ys-
tem).  
7. Delivered  torque  to  the  applica-
tion  may vary due  to  the  type  of 
joint  the  tool is tightening.  Good 
practice  is  to  perform  periodic 
audits  of  the  application. Audi-
tor™  Torque  Wrenches  of 
Rotary  Transducers ar e i d eal-
ly suited to make these checks.  
 
 
Forward/Reverse Rotation  
Switch Operation 
To  prevent  damage,  do  not  press 
Forward/Reverse  button  until  the 
tool comes to a complete stop. 
 
Forward Rotation Operation 
The  tool  is  in  forward  operation  if 
the blue light is not on.  
 
Reverse Rotation Operation 
By long pressing on the F/R switch, 
users are able  to  choose  the mode 
of  Reverse  operation,  either  auto-
matic or manual. 
 
Mode  1:  Automatic – Tool  re-
turns  to  Forward  operation 
automatically  after  reverse 
operation. 
 
Mode 2: Manual – Tool needs to 
be adjusted manually to return to 
Forward  operation  after  reverse 
operation.  
 
Adjust Hole 
Cover 
Decrease Torque 
Press 
Increase Torque  
						

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LED INDICATION 
Status of the Tool Action to be Taken 
LED lights RED, YELLOW and 
GREEN together for one second.  
A long beep for one second. 
The motor is 
switched on. None required 
LED lights RED for one second.  
A long beep for one second. 
The preset torque 
is not reached 
(NOK). 
The application 
should be reworked. 
The screw has 
been refastened 
after already tight-
Double Hit (NOK). 
The application 
should be reworked. 
LED lights GREEN. 
The preset torque 
is reached and the 
tightening is OK. 
None required 
LED Blinks YELLOW five times.  
Five short beeps. 
Battery power is 
low. 
Recharge battery or 
replace with fully 
charged battery. 
LED lights YELLOW for five seconds. 
A long beep for five second. 
Battery power is 
too low for tool 
operation and tool 
will not run. 
Recharge battery or 
replace with fully 
charged battery. 
LED lights BLUE. 
The tool is set to 
run in reverse 
operation. 
None required. 
LED lights RED twice. 
Tool temperature is 
too hot. Warning to 
protect tool from 
damage. 
Remove battery and 
allow tool to cool. 
LED lights RED three times. The motor has a 
failure. 
Send tool in for 
service. 
LED lights RED four times. Internal connector 
wire has failed. 
Send tool in for 
service.  
						

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Li-ion Battery Pack  
NOTE:  Your  battery  pack  is  not 
fully  charged  at  the  time  of  pur-
chase.  Be  sure  to  charge  battery 
before first use. 
 
● Batteries  should  be  charged  in 
ambient temperatures between 0°
C  (32°F)  and  40°C  (104°F). 
Charging  outside  this  range  will 
result  in  either  less  than  full 
charge  or  damage  to  the  battery 
pack. 
● Allow  the  charger  to  cool  when 
charging  more  than  two  battery 
packs consecutively. 
● Do  not  insert  finger/body  parts 
or  foreign  objects  into  contact 
area of charger. 
1. Place  charger  in  a  relatively 
cool and well-ventilated area. 
2. Plug  charger  into  the  AC  outlet. 
CAUTION: Ensure that the pow-
er  source  to  be  utilized  con-
forms  to  the  power  requirement 
specified  on  the  charger  name-
plate. 
3. Turn  the  battery  upside-down 
and  slide  the  battery  into 
charger while  keeping  the  align-
ment  marks  line  up.  Slide  the 
forward  in  the  direction  of  the 
arrow.  Do  not  force  battery:  It 
should  slide  easily  into  place 
with nominal force. Any difficulty 
doing  so  indicates  incorrect 
alignment. 
 
 
 
 
4. If  the  power  lamp  (RED)  does 
not  light  immediately  or  goes 
out  soon  after  the  charger  is 
plugged  in,  consult  a Signature 
Series au th o r i zed  d eal er . 
5. During  charging,  the  charging 
lamp  (GREEN)  will  start  flash-
ing.  When  charging  is  complet-
ed,  an  internal  electronic  switch 
will  automatically  be  triggered 
to prevent overcharging. 
- Charging  will  not  start  if  the 
battery  pack  is  warm.  For  ex-
ample,  immediately  after  high 
duty  cycle  operation.  The  YEL-
LOW  standby  lamp  will  flash 
until  the  battery  temperature 
drops to where safe charging is 
possible. 
6. If the temperature of the battery 
pack  is  0oC  (320F)  or  less, 
charging  will  take  longer  to  fully 
charge  the  battery  pack  than 
standard  charging  time.  At  this 
low  temperature,  even  when 
the  battery  is  fully  charged,  it 
will  have  approximately  50%  of 
the  power  of  a  fully  charged 
battery  at  normal  operation 
temperatures. 
7. Once  the  battery  is  fully 
charged,  the  GREEN  lamp  will 
light  to  indicate  the  charger  has 
entered  into  a  trickle  charge 
mode. 
 
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK