metabo BS 14.4 Cordless Drill-Driver Instruction Manual

metabo BS 14.4 Cordless Drill-Driver

Product Information

The product models are BS 14.4, BS 14.4 Quick, BS 18, BS 18 Quick, and SB 18. The product brand is Metabo. The website for product information is www.metabo.com. The product has different specifications such as voltage, amperage-hour, maximum torque, maximum diameter, weight, and more. The product comes with Li-Power batteries and different types of drill bits.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the product, read the safety instructions provided in the manual carefully.
2. To reduce dust exposure, use an appropriate dust extraction system.
3. The product has LED lights that indicate the battery level. If the LED light blinks, it means that the battery needs to be recharged.
4. To adjust the torque and speed of the product, use the gear selector switch and torque adjustment collar.
5. To change the drill bit, follow the instructions for the quick-release chuck system provided in the manual.
6. To turn on/off the product or adjust the speed, use the trigger switch.
7. In case of any issues with the product, refer to the repair instructions provided by Metabo or seek professional assistance.

Original Instructions

Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that these cordless drills/screwdrivers and impact 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 cordless drills/screwdrivers and impact 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 60745-2-2:2010, EN IEC 63000:2018

Specified Use

• The drills and impact drills are suitable for drilling in metal, wood, plastic and similar materials, and also for screw driving and thread tapping.
• The impact drills are also suited for drilling in masonry, brickwork and stone.
• 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 power tool, pay attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol!
WARNING:  Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury.

WARNING: 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. Always include these documents when passing on your power tool.

Special Safety Instructions

Safety instructions for all operations

• a) Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
• b) Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
• c) 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.
  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).

Safety instructions when using long drill bits with rotary hammers

• a) 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.
• b) 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.
• c) 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.

Further Safety instructions

CAUTION

• Do not stare at operating lamp.
• 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 or short circuit battery pack contacts!
• 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!
• If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack from the machine.
• Remove the battery pack from the machine before making any adjustments, changing tools, maintaining or cleaning.
• Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the machine is switched off.
• Keep hands away from the rotating tool!
• Remove chips and similar material only with the machine at a standstill.

Secure the workpiece to prevent slipping or rotation (e.g. by securing with screw clamps).
LED light (10): do not observe the LED radiation directly with optical instruments.
CAUTION: Do not stare at operating lamp.

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.

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

1. Drill chuck / drill chuck sleeve
2. Adjusting sleeve (torque control, maximum torque)
3. Adjusting sleeve (screw driving, drilling, impact drilling)
4. Adjusting sleeve (torque limitation)
5. Slide-switch (1st/2nd gear)
6. Belt hook
7. Rotation selector switch (direction of rotation setting, transporting safety device)
8. Trigger switch
9. Handle
10. LED lights
11. Battery pack release button
12. Battery pack
13. Capacity and signal indicator
14. Capacity indicator button

Use

Multifunctional monitoring system of the machine

If the machine switches off automatically, the machine electronics have activated automatic protection mode. A warning signal sounds (continuous beeping). The beeping stops after a maximum of 30 seconds or when the trigger (8) is released. In spite of this protective function, overloading is still possible with certain applications and can result in damage to the machine.

Causes and remedies:

1. Battery pack almost flat (the electronics prevent the battery pack from discharging totally and avoid irreparable damage).

2. If one LED (13) is flashing, the battery pack is almost flat. If necessary, press the button (14) and check the LEDs (13) to see the charge level. If the battery pack is almost flat, it must be recharged!

3. Long continuous overloading of the machine will activate the temperature cut-out.

4. Leave the machine or battery pack to cool.
   Note: The machine will cool more quickly if you operate it at idling speed.

5. 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 (8). Then continue working as normal. Try to prevent the machine from seizing.

Battery pack

Charge the battery pack 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. Battery packs have a capacity and signal display (13) (depends on design variant): The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 30°C. In case of Li-Ion battery packs with capacity and signal display (13) (equipment-specific):

• Press the button (14), 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 (12) forwards.
I nsertion: Slide the battery pack (12) in until it engages.

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

Do not activate rotation selector switch (7) unless the motor has completely stopped!
Actuate the rotation selector switch (direction of rotation setting, transporting safety device) (7).
See page 2:
R = Clockwise setting
L = Counter-clockwise setting
0 = middle position: transportation safety device
(Switch-on lock) set

Selecting gear stage

1.  gear (low speed, particularly high torque, preferable for screwing)
2.  gear (high speed, preferable for drilling)

Set torque limitation, screw driving, drilling, impact drill
Machines with the designation BS…

• 1…20 = Set torque (with torque limitation) by turning the sleeve (2) – intermediate settings are also possible.
• = Set drilling by turning the sleeve (2) (max. torque, without torque limitation)
• To avoid overloading the motor, do not jam the spindle.

Machines with the designation SB…:

• = Set screw driving by turning the sleeve (3) AND set the torque (with torque limitation) by turning the sleeve (4) – intermediate settings are also possible.

• = Set drilling by turning the sleeve (3) (max. torque, without torque limitation)
  To avoid overloading the motor, do not jam the spindle.

• = Set impact drilling by turning the sleeve (3) (max. torque, without torque limitat ion)
  To avoid overloading the motor, do not jam the spindle.

Change accessory

• Opening the drill chuck :
  • Turn the drill chuck sleeve (1) clockwise.
• Clamping the tool:
  • Open the drill chuck and insert the tool as far as possible. Turn the drill chuck sleeve (1) in clockwise direction until the tool is clamped securely. With a soft tool shank, retightening may be required after a short drilling period.
• Switching power tool on/off, setting speed
  • Press the trigger switch (8) to switch on the machine. Press in the trigger to increase the rotational speed.
• Drill chuck with “Quick” change system (for BS 18 Quick, BS 14.4 Quick)
• Removal: See page 2, fig. A. Push the interlocking ring forward (a) and pull off the drill chuck (b).
• Mounting: Push the interlock ring forward and move the chuck as far as the limit stop on the drill spindle.
• Drill chuck (for BS 14.4, BS 18, SB 18) See page 2, fig. B.
  • Undo the locking screw. Caution left-handed thread!
  • 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.

Accessories

Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance
System) battery packs and accessories. See page 4.
Only use accessories which fulfil the requirements and specifications listed in these operating instructions.

• A Quick clamping chuck.
• B Battery packs with different capacities. Only use battery packs with voltage suitable for your power tool.
• C Angle screwdriver attachment.
• D Battery charger
• E Bit holder with Quick replacement system
• F Bit box
  For a complete range of accessories, see www.metabo.com or the catalogue

Repairs

warning: Repairs to electrical tools must ONLY be carried out by qualified electricians

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.
• Packaging materials must be disposed of according to their labelling in accordance with municipal guidelines. Further information can be found at www.metabo.com in the “Service” section.
• 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!

Protect the environment, and do not dispose of power tools and battery packs with house-hold waste. Observe national regulations on separated collection and recycling of disused machines, packaging and accessories.
Before disposal, discharge the battery pack in the power tool. Prevent the contacts from short-circu-iting (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
• n = No-load speed
• Tightening torque for screwing:
• MA = soft screwing application (wood)
• MB = hard screwing application (metal)
• MC = adjustable torque (with torque control)
• Max. drill diameter:
• D1 max= in steel
• D2 max= in softwood
• D3 max= in masonry
• s = max. impact rate
• m = weight (with battery pack)
• G = spindle thread
  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).
  Direct current

The technical specifications quoted are subject to tolerances (in compliance with the relevant valid standards).

Emission values
Using these values, you can estimate the emissions from this power tool and compare these with the values emitted by other power tools. The actual values may be higher or lower, depending on the particular application and the condition of the tool or power tool. In estimating the values, you should also include work breaks and periods of low use. Based on the estimated emission values, specify protective measures for the user – for example, any organisational steps that must be put in place.

Vibration total value (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 62841:

• ah, ID = Vibration emission value (impact drilling into concrete)
• ah, D = Vibration emission value (drilling into metal)
• ah, S = Vibration emission level (screwing without impact)
• Kh, … = Uncertainty (vibration)

Typical A-effective perceived sound levels:

• LpA = Sound pressure level
• LWA = Acoustic power level
• KpA, KWA= Uncertainty (noise level)
• During operation the noise level can exceed 80 dB(A).
  Wear ear protectors!

References

• Metabo - Power Tools for professional users

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