metabo GB 18 LTX BL Cordless Tapper Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
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Table of Contents

Metabo GB 18 LTX BL Cordless Tapper
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Original Instructions
Overview
Troubleshooting
Technical Data
References
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Metabo GB 18 LTX BL Cordless Tapper

Product Information

Product Model	GB 18 LTX BL Q I
Manufacturer	Metabo
Made in	Germany
Battery Voltage	18 V
Battery Type	Li-Power / LiHD
Battery Capacity	4.0 Ah / 5.2 Ah / 5.5 Ah

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Connect the appropriate battery pack to the machine.
Step 2: Set the desired drilling or screwdriving mode using the switch (3).
Step 3: Adjust the rotation direction and transport lock using the settings on the machine (4).
Step 4: Set the desired drilling or screwdriving speed using the switch (1).
Step 5: Attach the desired drill bit or screwdriver bit to the quick-release chuck (2).
Step 6: Place the machine in the desired position and apply gentle pressure while operating.
Step 7: After use, remove the battery pack from the machine for safety and maintenance purposes.

Note: For specific instructions on cleaning and maintenance, refer to the user manual.

Original Instructions

Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that these cordless tappers / cordless drills/drivers, identified by type and serial number 1), meet all relevant requirements of directives 2) and standards 3). Technical documents at 4) – Fig. K+L.

For the UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to compile the technical file, see 4) Fig. L, hereby declare under sole responsibility that these cordless tappers / cordless drills/drivers, identified by type and serial number 1) Fig. K, fulfill all relevant provisions of following UK Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, S.I. 2008/1597, S.I. 2012/3032 and Designated Standards EN 62841-1:2015, EN 62841-2-1:2018, EN 62841-2-2:2014, EN IEC 63000:2018.

Specified Use

The cordless tapper / cordless drills/drivers are suitable for drilling in metal, wood, plastic, and similar materials, and also for screwdriving and cutting internal threads.
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 protection and 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. Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference. Always include these documents when passing on your power tool.

Special Safety Instructions

Use the additional handle supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. Brace the power tool properly before use. This tool produces a high output torque and without properly bracing the tool during operation, loss of control may occur resulting in personal injury.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory 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.
Safety instructions when using long drill bits:
- Never operate at a 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 spot where you wish to work is free of power cables, gas lines, or water pipes (e.g. using a metal detector).
Always hold the machine with both hands on th designated handles, take a secure stance, and concentrate on the work.

WARNING:

Always wear protective goggles.
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.
Make sure that the tool is switched off before fitting the battery pack.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool!
Remove chips and similar material only when the machine is at a standstill.
Secure the workpiece to prevent slipping or rotation (e.g. by securing it with screw clamps).

LED light (14): do not observe the LED radiation directly with optical instruments.

CAUTION: Do not stare at the 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, and asbestos. Other known diseases are e.g. allergic reactions and 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, and 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 towards yourself or nearby persons or towards dust deposits,
use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers,
ensure good ventilation of the workplace, and keep it clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or blowing stirs up dust.
Vacuum or wash protective clothing. Do not blow, beat, or brush protective gear.

Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery packs 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).

Figures
Illustrations are provided at the beginning of the operating instructions.

Symbol explanation:

Overview

Fig. A

Keyless chuck
Additional handle
Slide switch (drilling, thread tapping)
Gear switch
Rotation selector switch (rotation setting, transport lock) – both sides of the machine
Handle
Bit depot
Belt hook
Battery pack release button
Capacity indicator button
Capacity and signal indicator
Battery pack
Setting wheel (pulse function, torque control, max. torque)
LED lamp (Working light and red warning lamp)
Trigger switch equipment-specific

Use

Electronic safety shutdown
(…LTX BL…) In case of sudden rotation of the power tool around the drill axis, e.g. due to catching/jamming of the accessory, the machine switches off automatically – for better control of the machine and high user protection compared to machines without this function. The shutdown is indicated by a single red flashing of the LED light (14) and a single beep.

Battery pack, capacity, and signal indicator

Fig. B
Charge the battery pack before use. Recharge the battery pack if performance diminishes. Instructions on charging the battery pack can be found in the operating instructions of the Metabo charger. Removing and inserting the battery pack

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

Fig. D
Select the gear

Fig. E
Do not set the gear switch (4) unless the motor has stopped completely! Set drill, thread tapping

Fig. A
Activate slide switch (3).

Note : To screw the sliding switch (3) select the”Drill” position.

Setting torque control, maximum torque, and pulse function Do not work for long periods with the pulse function switched on! (The motor can overheat.)

Fig. F

Set the desired operating mode at the setting wheel (13):

Pulse function
1…10 = Torque control
maximum torque

Note: Pulse function is only available when sliding switch (3) is set to “Drill”.

Switching On/Off, setting the speed

Fig. A

Switching on, speed: press the trigger switch (15). Press the trigger switch to increase the rotational speed.
Switching off: release the trigger switch (15).

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.

Keyless chuck

Fig. G
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” and then turn fully in the direction “AUF, RELEASE”. The dust collected falls from the keyless chuck.

Thread cutting

Fig. H

Only use machine tappers, which fulfill the following conditions:
Only use undamaged and sharp machine taps.
Only use machine taps for right-hand threads.

Preparations:

Make a hole (with a diameter that fits the tap used).
Set the gear switch (4) to Gear “1”.
Move the sliding switch (3) to “Thread tapping “
Adjust setting wheel (13) (see fig. below):

The appropriate setting depends on many factors, in principle, the following applies:

Blind holes and small through holes:
For blind holes, do not select too much torque so that the tap does not snap when it reaches the bottom of the hole. The Pulse position corresponds to the smallest torque and the smallest speed. Both values increase up to position 4.
Through holes:
Select a larger torque. From position 4 the speed remains the same and only the torque increases.

For “Maximum torque” select position .

Attach the chuck matching the tap (chuck “M8-12”/”M 4-6”)
Open the chuck.
Insert tap.
Insert taps of sizes M8 – M12, to the stop in the chuck “M8-12” so that the square is held by the holder inside the chuck.
Insert taps of sizes M4 – M6, to the stop in the chuck “M4-6” so that the square is held by the holder inside the chuck.
Close chuck and clamp tight.
Lubricate the ole and tap with the appropriate cutting oil.

Tappingthread

Place a tap on the hole.
Move the machine in the axial direction.
Depress the trigger switch (15) at a low speed and with moderate pressure, let the tap cut into the hole. The speed can be increased during the thread tapping.
When the desired thread depth is reached, pull the machine evenly from the hole while keeping the trigger switch (15) depressed. The machine automatically changes its direction of rotation.

Note: If the sliding switch (3) is in the “Thread tapping ” position, right and left pulse functions are not available.

Note : If the sliding switch (3) is in the position “Thread tapping ” position and there is no pressure on the tap, the machine runs in left mode! If pressure is placed on the tap, the machine automatically changes to the right mode.

Chuck with quick-change system Quick

Fig. I

To remove: Push the interlock ring forward (a), advance, and pull off the chuck (b).
To fit: push the interlock ring forward and move the chuck as far as the limit stop on the drill spindle.

Fitting the belt hook
(equipment specific)/ bit depot (equipment-specific)

Fig. J

Fit the belt hook (8) as shown.
Fit the bit depot (7) as shown.

Troubleshooting

Defective electronic safety shutdown (…LTX BL…) Red continuous lighting of the LED lamp (14) signals a defective safety shutdown. Have the machine repaired. See chapter 10.

The machine’s multifunctional monitoring system
If the machine switches off automatically, the machine electronics have activated automatic protection mode. There will be a warning signal (beep). The beeping stops after a maximum of 30 seconds or when the trigger switch (15) is released. Despite this protective function, overloading is still possible with certain applications and can result in damage to the machine.

Causes and remedies:

Battery pack almost empty Fig. A, B (The electronics protect the battery pack against damage through total discharge). If one LED (11) is flashing, the battery pack is almost flat. If necessary, press the button (10) and check the LEDs (11) 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 an “AIR COOLED” charger.
- Note : the machine will cool more quickly if you operate it at idling speed.
Metabo safety shutdown: the machine has SHUT DOWN by itself. If the speed suddenly drops (for example, if the machine suddenly seizes or kickback occurs), the machine switches off. Switch off the machine at the trigger switch (15). Switch it on again and continue to work as normal. Try to prevent the machine from seizing.

Note: The LED lamp (14) switches off automatically after a specific time.

Accessories

Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance System) battery packs and accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfill the requirements and specifications listed in these operating instructions.
Fit accessories securely. If the machine is operated in a holder: secure the machine well. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
For a complete range of accessories, see www.metabo.com or the catalog.

Repairs
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 labeling by 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 household waste. Observe national regulations on separated collection and recycling of disused machines, packaging, and accessories. Discharge the battery pack in the power tool before disposal. Prevent the contacts from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with adhesive tape).

Technical Data

Fig. K.
We reserve the right to make technical improvements.

U = Voltage of battery pack
n0 = No-load speed

Tightening torque for screwing:

M1 = Soft screwing application (wood)
M2=Pulse torque
M3 = Hard screwing applications (metal)
M4 = Adjustable torque
D1 max = Max. thread diameter
D2 max = Max. drill bit diameter in steel
D3 max = Max. drill bit diameter in softwood
m = Weight (with the smallest battery pack)
G = Spindle thread
D max = Chuck clamping range

Measured values determined in conformity with EN 62841. Permitted ambient temperature during operation: -20 °C to 50 °C (limited performance with temperatures below 0 °C). Permitted ambient temperature for storage: 0 °C to 30 °C

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

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, such as organizational measures based on the adjusted estimates.

Vibration total value (vector sum of three directions) determined by EN 62841: