1. Nhanganyaya
This manual provides instructions for the safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your FLEX 24V Brushless Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill Turbo Mode Kit, model FX1271T-2B. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the tool to ensure proper and safe operation.
The FLEX FX1271T-2B is a powerful 24V brushless cordless hammer drill designed for demanding drilling and driving applications. It features a 1/2-inch full-metal ratcheting chuck, two-speed settings, a Turbo Mode for increased speed, and an anti-kickback safety feature. This kit includes the drill, a 2.5Ah Lithium-Ion Battery, a 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery, and a 160W Fast Charger.

Figure 1: FLEX 24V Brushless Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill Kit (FX1271T-2B) including drill, two batteries, charger, and carrying case.
2. General Safety Instructions
YAmbiro: Verenga yambiro dzese dzekuchengetedza, mirairo, mifananidzo, uye zvakatemwa zvakapihwa nemudziyo uyu wemagetsi. Kutadza kutevedzera mirairo yese yakanyorwa pazasi kunogona kukonzera kuvhunduka kwemagetsi, moto, uye/kana kukuvara kwakanyanya.
2.1 Kuchengetedzwa Kwenzvimbo Yebasa
- Chengeta nzvimbo yebasa yakachena uye ine chiedza chakanaka. Nzvimbo dzakatsvikinyidzana kana dzine rima dzinokoka tsaona.
- Usashandise maturusi emagetsi munzvimbo dzinoputika, sekunge paine zvinwiwa zvinobvira moto, magasi, kana huruva. Zvishandiso zvemagetsi zvinogadzira pfarivari dzinogona kubatidza huruva kana utsi.
- Chengetedza vana nevanoona kure paunenge uchishandisa chishandiso chemagetsi. Zvinotsauswa zvinogona kuita kuti utadze kuzvidzora.
2.2 Kuchengetedzwa Kwemagetsi
- Power tool plugs dzinofanira kuenderana nekubuda. Usambofa wakagadzirisa plug neimwe nzira. Usashandise chero adapta plugs ine ivhu (yakavakirwa) magetsi maturusi. Mapulagi asina kugadziridzwa uye zvitoro zvinofananidzira zvinoderedza njodzi yekuvhunduka kwemagetsi.
- Dzivisa kubata kwemuviri nevhu kana pasi pasi, senge pombi, maraidhiya, mitsara, uye mafiriji. Pane njodzi yakawedzerwa yekuvhundutswa nemagetsi kana muviri wako wakaiswa ivhu kana pasi.
- Usafumure maturusi emagetsi kunaya kana kunyorova. Mvura inopinda mumudziyo wemagetsi inowedzera njodzi yekuvhunduka kwemagetsi.
2.3 Kuchengeteka Kwemunhu
- Nguva dzose pfeka kudzivirira maziso. Shandisa magirazi ekuchengetedza, magirazi, kana chivharo chechiso.
- Pfeka dziviriro yekunzwa paunenge uchishandisa chishandiso kwenguva yakareba.
- Pfeka zvakanaka. Usapfeka zvipfeko zvisina kusimba kana zvishongo. Chengetedza bvudzi rako nezvipfeko kure nezvikamu zvinofamba.
- Gara wakangwarira, tarisa zvauri kuita, uye shandisa njere paunenge uchishandisa chishandiso chemagetsi.
2.4 Kushandisa Kwekushandisa uye Kuchengeta
- Usamanikidza mudziyo wemagetsi. Shandisa simba rekushandisa rakakodzera pakushandisa kwako.
- Bvisa bhatiri paki kubva pachishandiso chemagetsi usati waita chero zvigadziriso, kushandura zvishandiso, kana kuchengetedza maturusi emagetsi.
- Chengetedza maturusi emagetsi asina chaanoita kunze kwekusvikirwa nevana uye usatenderi vanhu vasina kujairana nechombo chemagetsi kana mirairo iyi kushandisa chishandiso chemagetsi.
- Chengetedza maturusi emagetsi nemidziyo. Tarisa uone kusarongeka kana kusungwa kwezvikamu zvinofamba, kuputsika kwezvikamu, uye chero mamiriro ezvinhu anogona kukanganisa kushanda kwechigadzirwa chemagetsi.
2.5 Bhatiri Kushandisa uye Kuchengeta
- Recharge chete nechaja yakataurwa nemugadziri. Chaja inokodzera imwe mhando yebhatiri pack inogona kukonzera njodzi yemoto kana ikashandiswa nerimwe bhatiri pack.
- Shandisa maturusi emagetsi chete nemapaketi ebhatiri akanyatsotarwa. Kushandisa chero mamwe mabhatiri mapaketi kunogona kugadzira njodzi yekukuvara nemoto.
- Kana bhatiri pack risisashandiswe, richengetedze kure nezvimwe zvinhu zvesimbi, semapepa, mari, makiyi, zvipikiri, masiruuru kana zvimwe zvinhu zvidiki zvesimbi, zvinokwanisa kubatanidza kubva kune imwe terminal kuenda kune imwe. Kupfupisa materminal ebhatiri pamwechete kunogona kukonzera kupisa kana moto.
- Mumamiriro ezvinhu akashata, mvura inogona kubudiswa mubhatiri; dzivisa kusangana. Kana kusangana kukaitika netsaona, geza nemvura. Kana mvura ikasangana nemaziso, tsvagawo rubatsiro rwekurapa. Mvura inobuda mubhatiri inogona kukonzera kusvotwa kana kupisa.
3. Zvikamu Zvinosanganisirwa
Your FLEX 24V Brushless Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill Kit (FX1271T-2B) includes the following items:
- FLEX 24V Brushless Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill
- (1) FLEX 24V 2.5Ah Lithium-Ion Battery (FX0111-1)
- (1) FLEX 24V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery (FX0121-1)
- FLEX 160W Fast Charger
- Mubato Wekubatsira
- Kutakura Nyaya

Figure 2: The FLEX Advantage highlights the included 2.5Ah and 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion batteries, emphasizing their power, runtime, and fast charging capabilities.
4. Setup uye Kutanga Kushandisa
4.1 Kuchaja Bhatiri
- Batanidza 160W Fast Charger kune imwe soketi yemagetsi yakajairika.
- Svetedza bhatiri paki pachaja kusvika yadzvanya panzvimbo.
- The charger's indicator lights will show the charging status. A fully charged battery will be indicated by a solid green light.
- Kana yanyatsochajiswa, bvisa bhatiri muchaja.
4.2 Kuisa Bhatiri
- Align the battery pack with the battery port on the base of the drill handle.
- Slide the battery into the port until it locks securely into place. Ensure it is fully seated to prevent accidental dislodgement during operation.
- Kuti ubvise bhatiri, tinya bhatani rekuburitsa bhatiri riri pamativi ebhatiri woritsvedza.
4.3 Kubatanidza Mubato Wekubatsira
For improved control and safety, especially during high-torque applications or hammer drilling, attach the auxiliary handle.
- Sunungura mubato wekubatsira clamp nekuitenderedza zvichipesana newachi.
- Slide the handle over the front of the drill body, positioning it to your preferred angle.
- Simbisa clamp by rotating it clockwise until the handle is securely fastened.

Figure 3: The drill with the auxiliary handle attached, providing enhanced control and stability, particularly when the anti-kickback feature engages.
4.4 Installing Drill Bits or Accessories
- Ensure the drill is off and the battery is removed for safety.
- Grip the rear collar of the 1/2-inch full-metal ratcheting chuck and rotate the front collar counter-clockwise to open the chuck jaws.
- Insert the drill bit or accessory fully into the chuck jaws.
- Rotate the front collar clockwise to tighten the chuck jaws firmly around the bit. The ratcheting mechanism will provide an audible click when securely tightened.
- Gently pull on the bit to ensure it is properly secured.

Figure 4: Detail of the 1/2-inch full-metal ratcheting chuck, designed for secure bit retention and durability.
5. Operating Instructions
5.1 Kubatidza/Kudzima uye Kudzora Kumhanya
- Trigger Switch: Squeeze the trigger switch to turn the drill on. Release it to turn the drill off.
- Variable Speed: The trigger switch is pressure-sensitive, allowing for variable speed control. Pressing the trigger further increases the speed.
- Forward/Reverse Selector: Located above the trigger, push the selector left for forward rotation (drilling/driving) and right for reverse rotation (removing screws). Center position locks the trigger for safety.
5.2 Gear Selection (2-Speed)
The drill features a 2-speed gearbox for optimal performance across various applications.
- Giya 1 (Kumhanya Kwakaderera, Torque Yakakwira): Slide the gear selector switch to position '1'. Ideal for driving screws, drilling large holes, or applications requiring maximum torque.
- Gear 2 (High Speed, Lower Torque): Slide the gear selector switch to position '2'. Suitable for fast drilling of smaller holes in wood or metal.
NOTE: Always ensure the drill is stopped before changing gear settings to prevent damage to the gearbox.
5.3 Mode Selection (Drill, Drive, Hammer Drill)
Rotate the collar behind the chuck to select the desired operating mode:
- Maitiro Ekuboorera (Chiratidzo Chekuboorera): For drilling holes in wood, metal, and plastics.
- Drive Mode (Screw Icon): For driving screws. The clutch settings (numbered ring) allow you to adjust the torque to prevent over-driving screws or damaging materials.
- Nzira yeKuboorera Hammer (Chiratidzo cheHammer): For drilling into masonry, brick, and concrete. This mode combines rotary action with a hammering motion.
5.4 Turbo Mode
The Turbo Mode button, located on top of the drill, provides an immediate increase in speed for faster results when needed.
- Press the TURBO button during operation to engage maximum speed.
- Release the button to return to the previously selected speed setting.

Figure 5: The Turbo Mode button, when pressed, provides increased speed for rapid task completion.
5.5 Anti-Kickback Feature
The drill is equipped with an advanced anti-kickback braking technology. If the drill bit binds during operation, the system will detect the sudden rotational force and rapidly stop the motor to reduce the risk of kickback and potential injury.
5.6 Yakabatanidzwa Chiedza che LED
An LED light is integrated into the drill to illuminate the work area, improving visibility in dimly lit conditions. The light activates when the trigger is pressed.

Figure 6: The integrated LED light provides illumination for improved visibility in dark work environments.
5.7 Drilling into Masonry (Hammer Drill Mode)
When drilling into masonry, brick, or concrete:
- Select Hammer Drill Mode.
- Ensure the auxiliary handle is securely attached and held firmly with both hands.
- Shandisa mabhero ekuboorera akakodzera.
- Apply steady, firm pressure to the drill, allowing the hammering action to break up the material.

Figure 7: The FLEX hammer drill in action, demonstrating its capability to drill into tough materials with 1,400 in-lbs of torque.
6. Kuchengeta
6.1 Kuchenesa
- Always disconnect the battery pack before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
- Use a soft brush or compressed air to clean dust and debris from the ventilation openings.
- Pukuta imba yekushandisa nekushambadziraamp jira. Usashandise makemikari ane hasha kana abrasive cleaners.
- Keep the chuck jaws clean and free of debris to ensure proper bit gripping.
6.2 Kuchengeta
- Store the tool, batteries, and charger in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Ensure batteries are partially charged (not fully depleted or fully charged for long-term storage) before storing.
- Store the tool in its carrying case to protect it from damage.
7. Kugadzirisa matambudziko
| Dambudziko | Zvinogona Kukonzera | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Drill haina kutanga. | Bhatiri harina kuchajwa kana kuiswa zvisina kunaka. Forward/Reverse selector in center (locked) position. | Charge battery and ensure it is securely installed. Move selector to forward or reverse position. |
| Kupera kwesimba panguva yekushanda. | Bhatiri kuchaja yakaderera. Overload dziviriro yakabatidzwa. | Recharge bhatiri. Reduce pressure on the tool; allow it to cool down. |
| Chidimbu chinotsvedza muchuck. | Chuck haina kusimbiswa zvakakwana. Chuck jaws are dirty or worn. | Sunga chuck zvakasimba. Clean chuck jaws. If problem persists, chuck may need replacement. |
| Kudedera kwakanyanya kana ruzha. | Damaged or bent drill bit. Loose components. | Replace drill bit. Check for loose screws or parts. If problem persists, discontinue use and contact service. |
8. Zvinotsanangurwa
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Number | FX1271T-2B |
| Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Kukura kweChuck | 1/2-inch |
| Chuck Rudzi | Full-Metal Ratcheting |
| Maximum Torque | 1400 Inch Pounds |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2500 RPM |
| Nhamba Yekumhanya | 2 |
| Battery Capacity (Inosanganisirwa) | 2.5 Ah, 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion |
| Charger Type (Included) | 160W Fast Charger |
| Special Features | Turbo Mode, Anti-Kickback, LED Light, Brushless Motor |
| Item Weight | 15.37 pounds (Kit) |
| Product Dimensions | 7.2"L x 4"W x 10"H (Tool) |
| Kugona Kuboorera (Matanda) | 2 inches |
| Kugona Kuboorera (Simbi) | 2 inches |
9. Warranty uye Tsigiro
9.1 FLEX Limited Lifetime Warranty
This FLEX tool is protected by the FLEX Limited Lifetime Warranty. To qualify for this warranty, you must register your new FLEX tool, battery, or charger within 30 days of purchase through December 31, 2025. Registration can be completed at registermyFLEX.com.
Please refer to the official FLEX website or your product packaging for full terms and conditions of the warranty.
9.2 Mutengi Tsigiro
For technical assistance, replacement parts, or warranty claims, please contact FLEX customer support. Contact information can typically be found on the FLEX official websaiti kana pane yako chigadzirwa kurongedza.
When contacting support, please have your model number (FX1271T-2B) and purchase date available.





