Metabo KH 18 LTX BL 24 Original Instructions Manual page 6

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
(22) (depends on design variant):
- Press the button (21); the LEDs indicate the
charge (22) level.
- The battery pack is almost empty and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
6.3 Removing and inserting the battery pack
Removing:
Press the battery pack release (17) button and
remove the battery pack (23).
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (23) until it engages.
7. Use
7.1 Depth Stop Setting
Loosen the additional handle (7). Set the depth stop
(8) to the desired drilling depth and retighten
additional handle (7).
7.2 Switching On and Off
Press the trigger switch (13) to switch on the
machine.
The speed can be changed using the trigger switch.
To switch off release the trigger switch (13).
KH 18 LTX BL 28 Q: For continuous operation, the
trigger button can be locked using the lock button
(14) . Press the trigger switch again to stop the
machine.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore, always hold the machine
with both hands using the handles provided,
stand securely and concentrate.
7.3 Operating mode selection
Press the lock (9) and turn the thumbwheel (10).
Hammer drilling
(set only when using the hammer chuck (5) )
Chiselling
(set only when using the hammer chuck (5) )
Setting chisel position
Turn the chisel in the desired position. Then
select "Chiselling" to secure the chisel and
prevent it from twisting.
Drilling
When a chisel is fitted, only operate the
machine in the chiselling operating mode
Avoid levering with the machine when a chisel
is fitted.
7.4 Setting impact force
(KH 18 LTX BL 28 Q)
Press the button (16) to change the impact force
(and the speed) (From 100% to 70%: Not while the
motor is running).
Button (16) illuminates: reduced impact force,
reduced speed (approx. 70%)
Button (16) not illuminated: maximum impact
force,
high speed (100%)
The correct setting is found by trial and error.
Example: if work is being completed on soft, brittle
material or if you want to keep breakage to a low
level, work at "reduced impact force".
Use the "maximum impact force" setting for working
with harder materials.
7.5 Selection of direction of rotation
Only activate the rotation selector switch (12)
when the motor has completely stopped.
Select direction of rotation:
R = clockwise rotation (for drilling, hammer
drilling, chiselling, drive in screws)
L = anti-clockwise rotation (for the removal of
screws)
0 = Centre position: with the transporting safety
device engaged (switch-on lock)
7.6 Drill chuck change (KH...Q)
Ensure a clean spindle (6) when changing the
chuck. Apply a light coating of grease to the
spindle. (Special grease: Order No.: 6.31800)
Only attach the Metabo chuck provided.
Removing the chuck:
See page 2, fig. C.
- Turn the chuck lock (3) in the direction of the arrow
until the stop (a) and remove chuck (b).
Replacing the chuck:
See page 2, fig. D.
- Put the chuck onto the spindle (6) (a).
- Turn the chuck lock (3) in the direction of the arrow
(b) until the chuck can be pushed completely onto
the spindle and release the chuck lock.
- Check to see that the chuck is properly seated.
Note: To prevent the spindle from rotating when the
chuck is being changed, put the switch button (10)
to chiselling .
7.7 Tool change with SDS chuck
Before fitting, clean tool shank and apply
special grease (accessories order no.
6.31800)! Use only SDS-Plus tools.
Inserting tools:
- Turn tool and insert until it engages. The tool is
.
automatically locked.
Remove the tool:
See page 2, fig. A.
- Pull tool lock (4) backwards in direction indicated
by arrow (a) and remove tool (b).
ENGLISH en
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