Overview; Special Product Features; Commissioning - Metabo BS 14.4 LTX Impuls Mode D'emploi

the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool „live" and shock
the operator.
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).
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to naked
flame!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
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 treatment
immediately.
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory
diseases to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in conjunc-
tion with additives for wood conditioning (chro-
mate, wood preservative). Material containing
asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- Where the use of a dust extraction device is
possible it shall be used.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
Secure the workpiece against slipping, e.g. with
the help of clamping devices.
LED (12): Do not view LEDs directly through optical
instruments, LED class 1M, classified as per DIN
EN 60825-1: 2003, wavelength: 400-700 nm;
300 µs.
SYMBOLS
V ............ volts
....... direct current
n rated speed
0...............
../min ...... revolutions per minute
rpm ........ revolutions per minute

4 Overview

See page 3.
1 Additional handle
2 Keyless chuck
3 Slide switch (drilling/impact drilling) *
4 Slide switch (torque control, drilling)
5 Switch (1st/2nd gear) - both sides of the
machine
6 Rotation selector switch (rotation setting,
transport lock) - both sides of the machine
7 Battery pack release button
8 Capacity indicator button
9 Capacity and signal indicator
10 Battery pack
11 Button for pulse function *
12 LED lights
13 Trigger
* depending on model

5 Special Product Features

• Metabo "Quick" (depending on features): rapid
replacement of the tool attachment and the tool
- e.g. allowing you to switch from drilling to
driving screws in a matter of seconds.
• Torque clutch with precise electronic cut-off
system ensures that the machine has an
extremely long service life.
• Metabo pulse function (depending on the
model)
Optional pulse mode for precise fastening and
convenient drilling.
• Electronic single-cell monitor that extends the
service life of the battery pack.
• Electronic overload protector with integral
temperature monitor protects the machine and
the battery pack.
• Torque coupling for a broader range of applica-
tions.
• Hexagon socket holder in the spindle for a
shorter, more lightweight machine.
• Spanner flat for easy chuck changes, even if the
chuck is overtightened.

6 Commissioning

6.1 Assembly of additional handle (1)
(depending on the model)
For safety reasons, always use the additional
handle supplied.
Open the clamping ring by turning the additional
handle (1) anticlockwise. Push the additional
handle onto the collar of the machine. Securely
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