metabo BS 18 L Cordless Drills Screwdrivers and Cordless Hammer Drills Instruction Manual

: September 16, 2024
: metabo

Table of Contents

Declaration of Conformity
Specified Use
General Safety Instructions
Special Safety Instructions
Figures
Overview
Use
Troubleshooting
Accessories
Repairs
Environmental Protection
Technical Data
References
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**metabo BS 18 L Cordless Drills Screwdrivers and Cordless Hammer Drills Instruction Manual

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Declaration of Conformity

We declare and accept sole responsibility for ensuring: these cordless drills/screwdrivers and cordless hammer drills identified by their type and serial number 1) conform to all relevant provisions of the directives 2) and standards 3). Technical documents at 4) – Fig. L

Specified Use

The cordless drills/screwdrivers and cordless hammer drills are suitable for drilling without impact in metal, wood, plastic and similar materials as well as for screwdriving and thread tapping. The cordless screwdrivers are also suitable for impact 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

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

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.

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 stand still.

Secure the workpiece to prevent slipping or rotation (e.g. by securing with screw clamps).

LED light (12): 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)

Figures

Illustrations are provided at the beginning of the operating instructions.

Symbol explanation:

Overview

Fig. A

Keyless chuck
Adjusting sleeve
- Screwdriving / torque limitation
- Drilling / max. torque
- `Impact drilling *
Switch (1st / 2nd gear)
Rotation selector switch (rotation setting, transport lock) – both sides of the machine
Handle (gripping surface)
Bit depot *
Belt hook *
Battery pack release button
Capacity indicator button
Capacity and signal indicator
Battery pack
LED light
Trigger switch

equipment-specific

Use

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

Selecting the gear

Fig. E

Setting the torque limitation, screwdriving, drilling and impact drilling

Fig. F

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 impact drilling by turning the sleeve (2) (max. torque, without torque limitation)
To avoid overloading the motor, do not jam the spindle.

Switching On/Off, setting the speed

Fig. A

Switching on , speed: press the trigger switch (13). Press in the trigger switch to increase the rotational speed.
Switching off : release the trigger switch (13).
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

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.

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.

Unscrewing the chuck

F ig. H

Employ the same procedure when attaching the chuck, except in reverse order.

Chuck with quick change system (with BS 18 L Quick, SB 18 L Quick)

Fig. I

To remove : push the inter lockring forward (a), advance and pull off the chuck forwards (b).

To fit : push the inter lock ring forward and move the chuck as far as the limit stop on the drill spindle.

Fitting the belt hook (equipmentspecific) / bit depot (equipmentspecific)

Fig. J

Fit the belt hook (7) as shown.
Fit the bit depot (6) as shown

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 (13) 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 empty Fig. A, B (The electronics protect the battery pack against damage through total discharge). If one LED (10) is flashing, the battery pack 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 speed suddenly drops (for example, if the machine suddenly seizes or kick back occurs), the machine switches off. Switch off the machine at the triggers witch (13). Switch it on again and continue to work 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 that fulfil the requirements and specifications listed in these operating instructions.

For a complete range of accessories, see www.metabo.com or the catalogue.

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 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 household 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 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)
- M3 = Hard screwing applications (metal)
- M4 = Adjustable torque
Max. drill diameter:
- D1 max = in steel
- D2 max = in softwood
- D3 max = in masonry
- s = Max. impact rate
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 (-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 (incompliance 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 62841: