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| Metabo introduces lithium-ion-powered combination kit Metabo Corporation has made its four-piece 18-volt cordless combination kit available with lithium-ion batteries. The kit includes a drill/driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw and flashlight. The lithium-ion batteries utilize Metabo's air-cooled battery charging system, which cools both the battery and the charger, and has an increased service life of up to 1,500 charges. The kit's BSZ 18 cordless drill/driver provides up to 549 inch-lbs. of torque and is used for drilling, tapping and driving screws. It can drill up to ½" holes in mild steel and up to 1-3/16" holes in soft wood. The tool weighs 4.8 lbs, offers 20 torque settings and a drill setting, has forward and reverse modes, and an ergonomic, rubber-coated T-handle with a built-in clip that holds a screw driving bit. The drill/driver's no-load speed is from 0-450 and 0-1450 RPMs. Metabo's KSAP 18 cordless, 6½" circular saw is also available in the kit. Used for cutting off and ripping lumber up to 2-1/8" thick, the saw's high-efficiency motor provides more cuts per battery charge than any saw in its class. The KSAP 18 bevel cuts up to 47° and features a safety lock switch, a no-load speed of 2,500 RPM and an integrated dust extraction port that easily hooks up to a vacuum, minimizing cleanup time and dust inhalation. Its maximum cutting depth is 2-1/8" at 90° and 1-5/8" at 45°, and it weighs only 10.4 pounds. The ASE 18 cordless reciprocating saw offered in the kit allows access to difficult-to-reach locations and is ergonomically designed to reduce operator fatigue by minimizing vibration. The saw delivers 0 to 2,700 strokes per minute and is suitable for a variety of carpentry, roofing and heating and air conditioning needs. The ASE 18 features Metabo's Quick blade-changing system for easy, tool-free blade changes. Its adjustable shoe controls the length of the cut and lets operators use the entire length of the blade evenly, extending blade life. The 19½" long saw weighs 7.7 pounds. The combination kit, which can still be purchased with NiCad batteries, also includes a flashlight, an AC30 Plus charger, two 18-volt 2.2 Ah Li-Power 20 batteries and a heavy duty carrying case. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |