metabo SBE 18 LTX Cordless Hammer Drill Instruction Manual

: October 27, 2023
: metabo

metabo SBE 18 LTX Cordless Hammer Drill

Instruction

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SBE 18 LTX *1) Serial Number: 00845..

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| U| V| 18
| | n 1| /min| 1| 0 – 1000
2| 0 – 3000
| ø max.| mm (in)| 2| 16 (5/8“)
s max.| /min. bpm| 2| 57000
| ø max.| mm (in)| 1| 30 (1 3/16“)
2| 20 (25/32“)
| ø max.| mm (in)| 1| 13 (1/2“)
2| 8 (5/16“)
| b| mm (in)| 1,5-13 (1/16“- 1/2“)
| G| UNF (in)|

1/2“-20

| H| mm (in)| 6,35 (1/4“)
| m| kg lbs| 2,6 (5.7)
| D| mm (in)| 43 (1 11/16“)
| a h,ID /k h,ID| m/s 2| 17,3 / 1,5
| a h,D /k h,D| m/s 2| 3,3 / 1,5
| L pA /K pA| dB(A)| 97 / 3
L WA /K WA| dB(A)| 108 / 3

metabo-SBE-18-LTX-Cordless-Hammer-2

Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that these cordless hammer 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.

Specified Use

The machine is suitable for drilling, without impact in metal, wood, plastic and similar materials and for impact drilling in concrete. stone and similar materials. Furthermore, the machine 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 power 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.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference.
Pass on your power tool only together with these documents.

Special Safety Instructions

Always wear ear protectors when using hammer drills. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use the additional handle supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. A cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
Always hold the machine with both hands at the intended handles, take a secure stance and concentrate on the work.
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and sturdy shoes when working with this tool.
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).
Secure the workpiece against slipping or turning, e.g. with the help of clamping devices.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool! Remove chips and similar material only with the machine at a standstill.
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.
Metabo S-automatic safety clutch.
When the safety clutch responds, switch off the machine immediately! If the tool jams or catches, the power supply to the motor is restricted. Due to the strong force which can arise, always hold the machine with both hands using the handles provided, stand securely and concentrate.
The Metabo S-automatic safety clutch must not be used for torque control.
A damaged or cracked additional handle must be replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective additional handle.
Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the machine is switched off.
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 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!
LED light (12): do not observe the LED radiation directly with optical instruments.

Reducing dust exposure:
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.

Overview

Additional handle
Keyless chuck
Depth stop
Thumb-wheel for gear selection
Sliding switch (normal drilling/impact drilling)
Rotation selector switch
Trigger switch
Handle
Capacity indicator button
Capacity and signal indicator
Battery pack
LED light
Battery pack release button

Commissioning

To ensure that the chuck is securely fitted: after initial drilling (clockwise), use a screwdriver to firmly tighten the safety screw inside the chuck (if applicable / model-specific). Caution left-handed thread! (See chapter 7.7)

Assembly of the additional handle

For safety reasons, always use the additional handle supplied. Open the clamping ring by turning the additional handle (1) counter-clockwise. Push the additional handle onto the collar of the machine. Insert the depth stop (3). Securely tighten the additional handle at the angle required for the application.

Battery pack

Charge the battery pack (11) before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance diminishes.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 30°C.
“Li-Power, LiHD” lithium ion battery packs have a capacity and signal indicator (10):

Press the button (9), the LEDs indicate the charge level.
The battery pack is almost flat and must be recharged if one LED is flashing.

Removing and inserting the battery pack

Removing: press the battery pack release button (13) and pull the battery pack (11) forwards.
Inserting: slide in the battery pack (11) until it engages.

Use

Depth Stop Setting

Loosen the additional handle (1). Set the depth stop (3) to the desired drilling depth and retighten additional handle (1).

Setting the direction of rotation, engaging the transporting safety

device (switch-on lock)

Only activate the rotation selector switch (6) when the motor has completely stopped.
See page 2:
R = Clockwise setting
L = Counter-clockwise setting
0 = Centre position: with the transporting safety device engaged (switch-on lock)
The chuck must be firmly screwed onto the spindle and the safety screw inside the chuck (if applicable / model-specific) must be firmly tightened with a screwdriver. (Caution, left-handed thread!) If rotated counter-clockwise (e.g. when screwing) it could otherwise become loose.

Switching over drilling/impact drilling

Select the desired operating mode by pushing the sliding switch (5).

Drilling
Impact drilling
Work with high speed settings when impact drilling (2nd gear).
Impact drilling and normal drilling only in a clockwise direction.

Gear selection

Select the desired speed by turning the thumb-wheel (4).
Change speed only when the machine is in the process of running down (briefly switch On/Off).

1st gear (low speed, high torque) e.g. for screwdriving, drilling
2nd gear (high speed) e.g. for drilling, impact drilling

On/Off switch, modifying the speed

Switching on, speed: press the trigger switch (7). Press in the trigger switch to increase the rotational speed.
Switching off: release the trigger switch (7).

Tool change with the keyless chuck (2)

See illustration A on page 2.
Opening the chuck:
Hold the retaining ring and turn the sleeve with your other hand in direction of the arrow -1-.
The grating sound which may be heard after opening the chuck is functional and is stopped by turning the sleeve in the opposite direction.
If the chuck is extremely tight: disconnect the 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.
Grip the retaining ring firmly and, with the other hand, turn the sleeve in the direction of the arrow –
until the mechanical resistance which can be felt is 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 (when screwing without the chuck or when using

attachments)

See illustration B on page 3.
Loosen and remove as shown by tapping gently with a rubber hammer
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.

Troubleshooting

The machine’s multifunctional monitoring system

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 switch (7) 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:

Battery pack almost flat: (the electronics prevent the battery pack form discharging totally and avoid damage).
If one LED is flashing, the battery pack (10) is almost flat. If necessary, press the button (9) and check the LEDs (10) 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 slew rate of the current is too high (for example, if the machine suddenly seizes or kickback occurs), the machine switches off. Switch off the machine at the trigger switch (7). Switch it on again and continue to work as normal. Try to prevent the machine from seizing.

Maintenance and Cleaning

The vent slots of the machine should be cleaned periodically.
Remove the battery pack periodically and wipe the contact area of the battery pack and machine with a dry cloth and remove drilling dust.
Keyless chuck cleaning:
After prolonged use, hold the chuck vertically with the opening facing downwards and fully open and close it several times. The dust collected falls from the opening. Regular use of cleaning spray on the jaws and jaw openings is recommended.

Accessories

Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfil 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.
See page 4.

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

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.
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

Explanatory notes on the specifications on page 3. Subject to change in accordance with technical progress.

U = Voltage of battery pack
n1 = No-load speed
ø max = Maximum drill diameter
s max = Maximum impact rate
b = Chuck clamping range
G = Drill spindle thread
H = Drill spindle with hexagon socket
m = Weight with smallest battery pack
D = Collar diamete

Measured values determined in conformity with EN 60745.

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 organisational measures based on the adjusted estimates.
Vibration total value (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 60745:

Vibration total value (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 60745:
ah, ID =Vibration emission value (impact drilling into concrete)
ah, D =Vibration emission value
(Drilling in metal)
Kh, ID/D =Uncertainty (vibration)
Typical A-effective perceived sound levels:
LpA = Sound-pressure level
LWA = Acoustic power level
KpA, KWA= Uncertainty
The noise level can exceed 80 dB(A) during operation.
Wear ear protectors!