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THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THE

KFS-30 CORDLESS DRIVER (CT5430)

The KFS-30 Cordless Driver is powered by a High Performance Lithium-Ion battery. The KFS-30 driver 

has the same auto reverse feature as the previous KATO electric drivers. The driver utilizes only one 

torque spring and a 1/4” quick disconnect hex shaft, thus, reducing set up time and size changes. The 

brushless motor is powerful enough to install inserts up to 1/4” and M6, but sensitive enough to install 

small inserts, such as 2-56 and M2.5. The driver requires less maintenance than carbon brush drivers, 

and can be used with the following tools:

•  Hex Electric Tools: thread sizes 2-56 through 1/4”, M2.5 through M6.
•  Prewinder Electric Tools: thread sizes 2-56 through 1/4”, M2.5 through M6.

The KFS-30 driver also includes a low and a high-speed setting (see 

instructions on page 2) and auto speed ramping during the forward 

cycle. Speed ramping helps facilitate installation and prolongs the life 

of the tools, especially with smaller sizes. 

In the event the driver is accidentally left running, the built-in timer 

will turn the driver off after one minute of continuous rotation without 

any load. 

•  Proper hole preparation procedures.
•  The step by step instructional video 

found in the KATOpedia section of     

katofastening.com

•  The entire content of this document 

prior to operating the driver.

•  KFS-30 Cordless Driver with a 1/4” quick 

disconnect hex shaft, part number CT5430.

•  KFS-30C Battery Charger, part number 

CT5430-C, see page 4.

•  KFS-30B High Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries 

(2), part number CT5430-B.

•  Magnet Removal Screw.
•  Hex Shaft Magnet.

KFS-30C

Length

L x H x W

(Including Battery)

9.8 in (248.92 mm)

(Including Battery)

17.5 oz

5.7” x 4.2” x 4.5”

1.55 in (38 mm)

16 oz

100-240 VAC (50-60 Hz)

Grip Diameter

Weight

Input Voltage

DRIVER FEATURES

BEFORE YOU BEGIN REVIEW...

IN THE BOX

Battery Charger

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING KATO COILTHREAD

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 TOOLS

The KFS-30C is only compatible with the KFS-30 Cordless Driver. The battery charger is compatible 

with USA and European power sources. It can accomodate input voltages from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. 

For the European market, the battery charger comes with a VDE style plug cord (see Figure 3). For 

the United Kingdom market, the battery charger comes with a Type G style plug cord (see Figure 4).

IMPORTANT NOTES

BATTERY CHARGER SETUP AND OPERATION

Figure 3 - VDE

1. The Battery Charger should be placed on a flat surface near the workstation.
2. Plug the female end of the power cord to the back of the charger and plug the male end into a 

100 VAC (or 240 VAC) outlet. The battery charger will beep, and the Red LED will turn on. 

3. Insert the battery into the charger cavity and snap the battery in place. Once the battery begins to 

charge, the Red LED will begin to blink.

4. The Yellow LED will illuminate when the battery has reached greater than 80% charge. 
5. The Green LED will turn on when the Lithium-Ion battery is fully charged. At the same time, the 

battery charger will beep for a few seconds. Note: It takes between 45 minutes to an hour to fully 

charge the battery.

6. A Red and Green blinking LED indicates a problem occurred during charging and the battery may 

need replacing. For additional assistance, please contact KATO.

Battery Charger Light Indicator

Red - Charger is on.
Yellow - Battery charge has reached 80% capacity or greater.
Green - Battery is fully charged.

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The KFS-30, KFS-30B & KFS-30C require no maintenance.

Any repairs should be done by an authorized dealer or trained professional. 

Phone: (757) 873-8980

Email: 

support@katofastening.com

 or, visit us online 

katofastening.com

 

Always wear eye protection when working with KATO Tools.

SAFETY

REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENT

MAINTENANCE

FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT KATO SUPPORT AT:

Figure 4 - Type G

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