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● 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.
● All electrical or mechanical repairs should be done only by qualifi ed service technicians. Contact
metabo HPT Authorized Service Center.
1. Power tool
Problem
Tool doesn't run
Tool suddenly stopped
Tool bits
-can't be attached
-fall off
Switch can't be pulled
An abnormal high-pitched
noise occurs when the
trigger switch is pulled.
Screw head slips or
comes loose.
Battery cannot be
installed
2. Charger
Symptom
The charge indicator lamp
is rapidly fl ickers purple,
and battery charging
doesn't begin.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING
Possible Cause
No remaining battery power
The trigger switch was held down while the
battery was inserted.
Tool was overburdened
The battery is overheated.
The trigger switch was held down for
5 minutes or more.
The shape of the attachment portion
doesn't match
Forward/reverse selector button is
positioned halfway
The trigger switch is being pulled only
slightly.
Bit number doesn't match with the screw
size
The bit is worn
Attempting to install a battery other than
that specifi ed for the tool.
Possible cause
The battery is not inserted all the way.
There is foreign matter in the battery
terminal or where the battery is attached.
Possible Solution
Charge the battery.
The safety function was activated.
If the trigger switch is released once and
then pulled again, the tool will run.
Get rid of the problem causing the
overburden.
Let the battery cool down.
This is not a malfunction.
The motor was automatically stopped to
prevent failure of the tool.
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.
Press the button fi rmly into position for the
desired direction of rotation.
This is not a malfunction.
It does not occur if the trigger switch is
pulled more fully.
Install a suitable bit.
Replace with a new bit.
Please install a multi volt type battery.
Remedy
Insert the battery fi rmly.
Remove the foreign matter.