Metabo SSW 18 LTX 400 BL Operating Instructions 3 - Page 9

If performance diminishes, recharge the battery pack. The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 30°C. "Li-Power" li-ion battery packs have a capacity and signal indicator: (9) - Press the button (8), the LEDs indicate the charge level. - If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost flat and must be recharged. Removal: Press the battery pack release (7) button and pull the battery pack (5) forwards. Inserting: Slide in the battery pack (5) until it engages. ENGLISH en 7. Use Mount the machine on the screw, ensuring it is aligned straight. The screwdriving process has two elements: inserting the screw and tightening the screw with the percussion mechanism. The tightening torque depends on the impact duration. 6.2 Setting the direction of rotation, engaging the transporting safety device (switch-on lock) Do not actuate the rotation selector switch or engage the transportation lock (2) unless the motor has stopped completely! Actuate the rotation selector switch / Engage the transportation lock (2) R = Right rotation set (insert screws) L = Left rotation set (remove screws) 0 = Central position: transportation lock setting (switch-on lock) 6.3 Switching on and off Switching on: press the trigger switch (3). Switching off: release the trigger switch (3). 6.4 Speed / Tightening torque The speed and tightening torque are connected directly. The lower the speed, the lower the tightening torque. The speed and tightening torque can be adjusted steplessly by pressing the trigger (3) firmly or lightly, thus adapting to working conditions. You can use the setting wheel (5) on the SSW 18 LTX 400 BL to adjust the rotational speed and tightening torque (12 stages). Recommendation: determine the correct setting by carrying out trial screwdriving. 6.5 Changing SSW... screwdriving bits Inserting screwdriving bit: Fit the tool on the square attachment (1) until the limit stop. Removing screwdriving bit: Pull the tool from the square attachment (1). The screwdriving bit used must match the screw. Damaged screwdriving bits must not be used. With an impact duration of approx. 5 seconds, the maximum tightening torque has been reached. The torque curve depends on the type of application: With a hard screwdriving application (screwcouplings in hard material such as metal), maximum tightening torque is already reached after a short impact duration (a). With a soft screwdriving application (screwcouplings in soft material such as wood), a longer impact duration (b) is required. Recommendation: determine the correct impact duration by carrying out trial screwdriving. Caution! With small screws, maximum torque can be reached even below an impact duration of 0.5 seconds. - This is why the duration of the screwdriving process must be monitored exactly. - Adjust the tightening torque by pressing firmly or lightly on the trigger (3), ensuring that the screw is not damaged or that the screw head does not tear off. 8. Accessories Use only genuine Metabo accessories. Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements and specifications listed in these operating instructions. See page 4. A Chargers B Battery packs with different capacity Only use battery packs with the appropriate voltage for your power tool. C Screwdriving bits D 1/2" tool For a complete range of accessories, see www.metabo.com or the catalogue. 9