Metabo GB 18 LTX BL Q I Manual Original página 13

- 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
Screws
Drilling, screwing
Thread tapping
Torque
Nm
6. Overview
Fig. A
1 Keyless chuck
2 Additional handle
3 Slide switch (drilling, threadtapping)
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 (pulse function, torque control,
max. torque)
13 LED light
14 Trigger switch
*equipment-specific
7. Use
7.1 Battery pack, capacity and signal
indicator
Charge the battery pack before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance dimin-
ishes.
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)
7.4 Select the gear
Do not set the gear switch (4) unless the motor
has stopped completely!
7.5 Set drill, thread tapping
Activate slide switch (3).
Note: To screw the sliding switch (3) select the
"Drill" position.
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):
= Pulse function
1...10 = Torque control
= maximum torque
Note: Pulse function is only available when sliding
switch (3) is set to "Drill".
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.
7.8 Keyless chuck
With a soft tool shank, retightening may be required
after a short drilling period.
Cleaning: from time to time, hold the machine
vertically with the chuck facing downwards and
turn the sleeve fully in the direction "GRIP, ZU"
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Fig. B
Fig. D
Fig. E
Fig. A
Fig. H
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