TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING
●
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and remove the plug from the power source
or remove the battery from the main body before making any adjustments.
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All electrical or mechanical repairs should be done only by quali
fi
ed service technicians. Contact
metabo HPT Authorized Service Center.
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Tool doesn’t run
No remaining battery power
Charge the battery.
The trigger switch was held down while
the battery was inserted.
The safety function was activated.
If the trigger switch is released once and
then pulled again, the tool will run.
Tool suddenly stopped
Tool was overburdened
Get rid of the problem causing the
overburden.
The battery is overheated.
Let the battery cool down.
The trigger switch was held down for 5
minutes or more.
This is not a malfunction.
The motor was automatically stopped to
prevent failure of the tool.
Tool bits
-can’t be attached
-fall o
ff
The shape of the attachment portion
doesn’t match
Use a bit with a hexagonal shaft that has a
width across
fl
ats of 6.35 mm.
If you are using an L-type tool bit, replace it
with an S-type bit.
Switch can’t be pulled
Forward/reverse selector button is
positioned halfway
Press the button
fi
rmly into position for the
desired direction of rotation.
An abnormal high-pitched
noise occurs when the
trigger switch is pulled.
The trigger switch is being pulled only
slightly.
This is not a malfunction.
It does not occur if the trigger switch is
pulled more fully.
Screw head slips or comes
loose.
Bit number doesn’t match with the screw
size
Install a suitable bit.
The bit is worn
Replace with a new bit.
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The pilot lamp is rapidly
fl
ickers red, and battery
charging doesn’t begin.
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The charge indicator lamp is
rapidly blinking purple, and
battery charging doesn’t
begin.
The battery is not inserted all the way.
Insert the battery
fi
rmly.
There is foreign matter in the battery
terminal or where the battery is attached.
Remove the foreign matter.
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