metabo BE 18 LTX 6 Cordless Drill 18 V User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: metabo

metabo BE 18 LTX 6 Cordless Drill 18 V

metabo BE 18 LTX 6 Cordless Drill 18 V product

Declaration of Conformity

We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that these drills, identified by type and serial number 1), meet all relevant requirements of directives 2) and standards 3). Technical documents for 4) – see page 3.

For UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to compile the technical file, see 4) on page 3, hereby declare under sole responsibility that these drills, identified by type and serial number 1) on page 3, fulfill all relevant provisions of following UK Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, S.I. 2008/1597, S.I. 2012/3032 and Designated Standards EN 60745-1:2009+A11:2010, EN 60745-2-1:2010, EN IEC 63000:2018.

Specified Use

The drills are suitable for non-impact drilling in metal, wood, plastic and similar materials. Furthermore, the BE 600/13-2 is suitable for thread tapping and screwdriving.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use. Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety information must be observed.

General Safety Instructions

For your own protection and for the protection of your electrical tool, pay attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol!
WARNING: Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of injury.

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Pass on your electrical tool only together with these documents.

Special Safety Instructions

Use the side handle(s), supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. Mains powered machines: Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory or fasteners may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
Cordless machines: Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory or fasteners may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

Never operate at higher speed than the maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can bend causing breakage and loss of control, resulting in personal injury.

Ensure that the place where you wish to work is free of power cables, gas lines or water pipes (e.g. check using a metal detector). Smaller workpieces must be secured in such a way that they are not carried along with the tool (e.g. by clamping in a vice or on a work bench with screw clamps). Keep hands away from the rotating tool! Remove chips and similar material only with the machine at a standstill. High forces are released if the tool jams or catches. Always hold the machine with both hands by the intended handles, take a secure stance and concentrate on the work. Caution must be exercised when driving screws into hard materials (driving screws with metric or imperial threads into steel)! The screw head may break or a high reverse torque may build up on the handle.

Reducing dust exposure:
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

Lead from lead-based paints,
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. This also applies to dust from other materials such as some timber types (like oak or beech dust), metals, asbestos. Other known diseases are e.g. allergic reactions, respiratory diseases. Do not let dust enter the body. Observe the relevant guidelines and national regulations for your material, staff, application and place of application (e.g. occupational health and safety regulations, disposal). Collect the particles generated at the source, avoid deposits in the surrounding area. Use suitable accessories for special work. In this way, fewer particles enter the environment in an uncontrolled manner. 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.

Special safety instructions for mains powered machines

Avoid inadvertent starts by always unlocking the switch when the plug is removed from the mains socket or whenever the power fails. Pull the plug out of the socket before making any adjustments, changing tools, carrying out maintenance or cleaning.

Special safety instructions for cordless machines:

Avoid inadvertent starts by making sure that the machine is switched off before fitting the battery pack. Remove the battery pack from the machine before making any adjustments, changing tools, maintaining or cleaning.

Protect battery packs from water and moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to fire!

Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch contacts or short-circuit battery packs!

A slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-ion battery packs!
If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and seek medical attention immediately!

LED lights (10): Do not observe the LED radiation directly with optical instruments.

CAUTION Do not stare at operating lamp.

If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack from the machine.

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).

Overview

metabo BE 18 LTX 6 Cordless Drill 18 V 01

Futuro Top * keyless chuck
Side handle/Additional handle with vibration damping
Thumb-wheel for gear selection *
Rotation selector switch
Speed preselection wheel *
Trigger switch
Locking button for continuous activation
Handle
Keyless chuck Futuro Plus *
LED lights *
Battery pack release button *
Belt hook *
Battery pack *
Capacity and signal indicator *
Capacity indicator button *

depending on the model / features

Commissioning

Assembly of the side handle (2)

For safety reasons, always use the additional handle supplied.
Open the clamping ring by turning the side handle (2) counter-clockwise.
Push the additional handle onto the collar of the machine.
Only for BE 600/13-2: Advance the side handle until it can be twisted. Then pull it back into position at the required angle.
Tighten the side handle pulling firmly.

For mains powered machines only

Before plugging in, check that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the type plate match your power supply.
Always install an RCD with a maximum trip current of 30 mA upstream.

For cordless machines only

Battery pack
Charge the battery pack (13) before use.
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery pack. Instructions on charging the battery pack can be found in the operating instructions of the Metabo charger.
Li-Ion battery packs “Li-Power” have a capacity and signal indicator (14):

Press the button (15), the LEDs indicate the charge level.
If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost flat and must be recharged.

Removing and inserting the battery pack
Removal: Press the battery pack release button (11) and pull the battery pack (13) forwards.
To insert: Slide the battery pack (13) in until it engages.

Installation of belt hook
Attach the belt hook (12) as shown.

Use

Setting the direction of rotation, engaging the transporting safety device (switch-on lock)

Only activate the rotation selector switch (4) when the motor has completely stopped.

See page 2:
R = Clockwise setting
L = Counter-clockwise setting
0 = Central position: transportation lock setting (switch-on lock)

Select the gear (depending on features)
Select the required gear by rotating the thumb wheel (3). Change speed only when the machine is in the process of running down (briefly switch On and Off).

st gear (low speed, high torque) e.g. for screwdriving, drilling
nd gear (high speed) e.g. for drilling

Presetting the speed (depending on features)
Select the maximum speed using the preselection wheel (5). For recommended rotational speeds for drilling, metabo BE 18 LTX 6 Cordless Drill 18 V
06 On/Off switch, modifying the speed
Switching on, speed: press the trigger switch (6). Press in the trigger to increase the rotational speed. To switch off release the trigger switch.
Continuous activation: With the trigger (6) pressed, push in the locking button (7) and release the trigger. Press and release the trigger (6) again to switch off.

In continuous operation, the machine continues running if it is forced out of your hands. Therefore, always hold the machine with both hands using the handles provided, stand securely and concentrate.

Tool Change with Futuro Top Keyless Chuck (1)
metabo BE 18 LTX 6 Cordless Drill 18 V 02 Opening the drill chuck: Hold the retaining ring and turn the sleeve with your other hand in direction of the arrow -1-.
Clamping the tool: Insert the tool -2- as far as possible. Hold the retaining ring and turn the sleeve as far as it will go with your other hand in direction of the arrow -3-.

Tool Change with Futuro Plus Keyless Chuck (9)
metabo BE 18 LTX 6 Cordless Drill 18 V 03 Opening the drill chuck:
Turn the sleeve in the direction of the arrow -1-.
The grating sound which may be heard after opening the drill chuck is functional and is stopped by turning the sleeve in the opposite direction. If the chuck is extremely tight: Remove battery pack / pull mains plug. Hold the chuck using an open-end spanner at the flats on its head, and turn the sleeve vigorously in the direction of the arrow -1.

Clamping the tool:

Insert the tool -2- as far as possible.
Turn sleeve in direction -3- until the noticeable mechanical resistance has been overcome.

Caution: The tool is not yet clamped! Keep turning the sleeve (it must “click” when turning), until it cannot be turned any further – only now is the tool securely clamped. With a soft tool shank, retightening may be required after a short drilling period.

Unscrewing the chuck
(To screw without a chuck or when using attachments)
Note: If a bit clamping bush (order no. 6.31281) is attached, the screwdriver bit inserted in the hexagon socket of the spindle is held in place.

Futuro Top Keyless Chuck (1)
metabo BE 18 LTX 6 Cordless Drill 18 V 04 Hold the drill spindle tight with the supplied open-ended spanner. Clamp an Allen key in the chuck and strike lightly with a rubber hammer to loosen, then unscrew.
Tighten just as firmly.

The chuck must be screwed firmly to the spindle. If rotated counter-clockwise (e.g. when screwing) it could otherwise become loose.

Futuro Plus Keyless Chuck (9)
metabo BE 18 LTX 6 Cordless Drill 18 V 05 Undo the locking screw. Caution left-handed thread!
Hold the drill spindle tight with an open-ended spanner. Clamp an Allen key in the chuck and strike lightly with a rubber hammer to loosen, then unscrew. Employ the same procedure when attaching the chuck, except in reverse order.

LED lamp (depending on the features)
For working in badly lit areas. The LED light (10) lights up when the machine is switched on.

Troubleshooting

Only for cordless machines; the machine’s multifunctional monitoring system

If the machine switches off automatically, the machine electronics have activated automatic protection mode.
In spite of this protective function, overloading is still possible with certain applications and can result in damage to the machine.

Causes and remedies:

Battery pack almost flat (the electronics prevent the battery pack from discharging totally and avoid irreparable damage).
If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost flat. (14) If necessary, press the (15) button and check the LEDs (14) to see the charge level. If the battery pack is almost flat, it must be recharged.
Long continuous overloading of the machine will activate the temperature cut-out.
Leave the machine or battery pack to cool.
Note: If the battery pack feels very warm, the pack will cool more quickly in your “AIR COOLED” charger.
Note: The machine will cool more quickly if you operate it at idling speed.
If the current is too high (for example, if the machine seizes continuously for long periods), the machine switches off. Switch off the machine at the trigger switch (6). Then continue working as normal. Try to prevent the machine from seizing.

Accessories

Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance System) battery packs and accessories. Use only accessories which fulfil the requirements and specifications listed in these operating instructions. Fit accessories securely. Secure the machine if it is operated in a bracket. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
A Battery chargers: ASC Ultra, ASC 15, ASC 30 and others.
B Battery packs 18 Volt: 5.2 Ah (6.25592); 4.0 Ah (6.25591); 3.0 Ah (6.25594), etc.
See www.metabo.com or the catalogue for a complete range of accessories.

Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out by qualified electricians ONLY!
A defective mains cable must only be replaced with a special, original mains cable from metabo, which is available only from the Metabo service. Contact your local Metabo representative if you have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. See www.metabo.com for addresses. You can download a list of spare parts from www.metabo.com.

Environmental Protection

Observe national regulations on environmentally compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused machines, packaging and accessories.
Only for EU countries: never dispose of power tools in your household waste! Used power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally compatible recycling in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in national legal systems.
Special notes regarding cordless machines: Battery packs may not be disposed of with regular waste. Return faulty or used battery packs to your Metabo dealer!
Do not allow battery packs to come into contact with water!
Before disposal, discharge the battery pack in the power tool. Prevent the contacts from short-circuiting (e. g. by protecting them with adhesive tape).

Technical Specifications

Explanatory notes on the specifications on page 3. Changes due to technological progress reserved.

U = Voltage of battery pack
P1 = Rated input
n1* = No-load speed
n2* = On-load speed
ø max = Maximum drill diameter
s max = Maximum impact rate
b = Chuck capacity
G = Drill spindle thread
H = Drill spindle with hexagon socket
m = Weight with smallest battery pack/weight without cord
D = Collar diameter

Measured values determined in conformity with EN 62841. Permitted ambient temperature during operation: -20 °C (-4°F) to 50 °C (120°F) (limited performance with temperatures below 0 °C (32°F)). Permitted ambient temperature for storage: 0 °C (32°F) to 30 °C (86°F).
Machine in protection class II
~ AC Power
Direct current
The technical specifications quoted are subject to tolerances (in compliance with the relevant valid standards).

Energy-rich, high-frequency interference can cause fluctuations in speed. The fluctuations disappear, however, as soon as the interference fades away.

Emission values
These values make it possible to assess the emissions from the power tool and to compare different power tools. The actual load may be higher or lower depending on the operating conditions, the condition of the power tool or the accessories. Please allow for breaks and periods when the load is lower for assessment purposes. Arrange protective measures for the user e.g. organizational measures based on the adjusted estimates.
Vibration total value (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 62841:
ah, D = Vibration emission value
(Drilling in metal)
Kh,D =Uncertainty (vibration)
Typical A-effective perceived sound levels:
LpA = Sound-pressure level
LWA= Acoustic power level
KpA KWA = Uncertainty
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1. 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2011/65/EU
1. EN 60745-1:2009+A11:2010, EN 60745-2-1:2010, EN IEC 63000:2018
  2021-06-24, Bernd Fleischmann
  Direktor Produktentstehung & Qualität (Vice President Product Engineering & Quality)
1. Metabowerke GmbH – Metabo-Allee 1 – 72622 Nuertingen, Germany

Metabowerke GmbH
Metabo-Allee 1
72622 Nuertingen
Germany
www.metabo.com