Metabo BS 14.4 Original Instructions Manual page 11

6.2 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.
Insertion: Slide the battery pack (12) in until it
engages.
6.3 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
6.4 Selecting gear stage
1. gear (low speed,
1 2
particularly high torque, preferable for
screwing)
2. gear (high speed, preferable for drilling)
2
6.5 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 limitation)
To avoid overloading the motor, do not
jam the spindle.
6.6 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.
6.7 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.
6.8 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.
6.9 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.
7. 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.
ENGLISH en
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