Cordless Drill/Driver recharges in 30 minutes.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for drilling, tapping, and driving screws, BSZ 14.4 is equipped with 20 torque settings in addition to drill setting with forward and reverse modes. It incorporates 2-speed gearbox, keyless ½ in. chuck, and ergonomic, rubber-coated T-handle. Product, driven by 14.4 V motor that produces up to 487 lb-in. torque and infinite no-load speeds to 1,400 rpm, can drill up to ½ in. holes in mild steel and 1 3/16 in. holes in soft wood.
Original Press Release:
More Power, Faster Charge From New Metabo Cordless Drill/Driver
West Chester, PA, April 2005 - Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced a new drill/driver that offers more power and a faster charge than earlier models. The new BSZ 14.4 Cordless Drill/Driver is ideal for drilling, tapping, and driving screws in a wide variety of applications including automotive, industrial, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other general construction applications.
The Metabo BSZ 14.4 Cordless Drill/Driver is equipped with 20 torque settings, plus a drill setting with forward and reverse modes. It has a two-speed gearbox, a keyless 1/2-inch chuck, and an ergonomic, rubber-coated T-handle. The 14.4 volt motor offers increased power: up to 487 inch lbs. of torque. Its onboard Variospeed electronics allow infinite no-load speeds up to 1,400 rpm.
The BSZ 14.4's quick charge battery is part of a new air-cooled charging system that cools both the battery and the charger during the charging process and offers 30-minute charging with up to 2,000 charges per battery. The tool utilizes three-level planetary gears and a smooth gear change mechanism to extend tool life. The built-in fan helps keep the motor cool under load.
The Metabo BSZ 14.4 can drill up to 1/2" holes in mild steel and up to 1-3/16" holes in soft wood. The tool weighs 4.6 pounds with battery and comes with a built-in case that holds two bits.
For more information about the BSZ 14.4 Cordless Drill/Driver or other Metabo drill/drivers, or any Metabo products, contact David Smith, Metabo Corporation, 1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380. Tel: 800/ 638-2264; Fax: 800/ 638-2261; Email: dsmith@metabousa.com; Web: www.metabousa.com.
ABOUT METABO: Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has international headquarters in Nurtingen, Germany and U.S. headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company has focused its product development on technological advancements in electronic circuitry and mechanical design, which has resulted in high performance, durable electric power tools. The name Metabo is German for "metal-boring," symbolic of the first tool -- a metal-boring tool -- manufactured by the company in 1924.
