Metabo BS 18 LTX BL Quick, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 16 / 20

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Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- do not direct the escaping particles and the
exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons
or on dust deposits.
- use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers.
- ensure good ventilation of the workplace and
keep clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or
blowing stirs up dust.
- Vacuum or wash the protective clothing. Do not
blow, beat or brush.
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to
laws related to the carriage of hazardous goods
(UN 3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the
currently valid specifications when shipping li-ion
battery packs. If necessary, consult your freight
forwarder. Certified packaging is available from
Metabo.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact
and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack
from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts
from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with
adhesive tape).
5. Figures
Illustrations are provided at the beginning of the
operating instructions.
Symbol explanation:
Movement direction
Drill bit
Slow
Fast
First gear
Second gear
Third gear
Screws
Drills, screws, threaded rods
Impact drilling
Nm Torque
6. Overview
Fig. A
1 Keyless chuck
2 Additional handle
3 Slide switch (normal drilling, impact drilling) *
4 Gear switch
5 Rotation selector switch (rotation setting,
transport lock) - both sides of the machine
6 Bit depot *
7 Belt hook *
8 Battery pack release button
9 Capacity indicator button
10 Capacity and signal indicator
11 Battery pack
12 Setting wheel for
- Pulse function
- Torque control
- max. torque
13 LED light
14 Trigger switch
*equipment-specific
7. Use
7.1 Battery pack, capacity and signal
indicator Fig. B
Charge the battery pack before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance
diminishes.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C
and 30°C.
7.2 Removing and inserting the battery pack
Fig. C
7.3 Setting the direction of rotation,
engaging the transporting safety device
(switch-on lock) Fig. D
7.4 Select the gear Fig. E
Do not set the gear switch (4) unless the
motor has stopped completely!
7.5 Set drill, hammer drill Fig. A
Activate slide switch (3).
7.6 Setting torque control, maximum torque,
pulse function
Do not work for long periods with pulse
function switched on! (The motor can
overheat.)
Fig. F
Set the desired operating mode at the setting
wheel (12):
1...10 = Torque control
= maximum torque
= Pulse function
7.7 Switching On/Off, setting the speed
Fig. A
Switching on, speed: press the trigger switch
(14). Press in the trigger switch to increase the
rotational speed.
Switching off: release the trigger switch (14).
Note: the noise that the machine makes when
it switches off is due to the design (quick stop)
and has no influence on the function or the
service life of the machine.