Festool C12 EC-TEC manual

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    Technical Review of the C12 EC-TEC Cordless Drill By Rick Christopherson Once again, Festool has shattered the expectations of the drill industry with the release of the new C12 cordless drill. The C12 is not just a cosmetic change made to an existing design. The C12 is packed with revolutionary motor and control technology on several levels. Festo[...]

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    load without causing damage. The C12 monitors the electrical power to the motor to ensure that the motor operates within safe parameters. However, make no mistake; the C12 was designed properly in the first place, so it won't overheat under normal use. The drills mentioned above were under-engineered so the manufacturer could clai m higher per[...]

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    asked of it, the drill will shut down to prote battery. This is an important feature that might be misunderstood by many users. Even though the drill seems to have plenty of power for a moderat load, if you try to take a heavy l ct the e oad from a low battery, it will shut down the motor to protect the rills will allow you to over-draw shorten its[...]

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    Another feature of the C12 gearbox is the integral shaft-lock to assist in bit changing. The motor can rotate the drill chuck, but the drill chuck cannot rotate the motor. With the shaft-lock, you can tighten the chuck as hard as you want, and the gearbox will hold fast. Conclusion I'm not big on drawing conclusions for others to follow. I am [...]

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    ► The C12 comes with the compact Centrotec bit holder, as shown, but also includes the standard keyless chuck (top image of the three attachments). The optional offset and right- angle chucks (lower two images) are awe inspiring, and are a "must have" accessory in my opinion. My Background: I am an electrical engineer, and my current oc[...]