DS18DEX is the 18V driver-drill member of a shared DS18DEX/DV18DEX manual. The official US listing describes a two-battery 2.0Ah kit. Reactive Force Control is documented but is not a guarantee against kickback; the manual warns it may not activate in every situation.

Battery platform

Metabo HPT 18V slide-type Li-ion; DEX product pages explicitly list compatible 18V/36V MultiVolt batteries

Controls and model distinctions

22 clutch settings plus drill mode; metal keyless chuck; Reactive Force Control; no hammer mechanism documented.

Package identity

DS18DEX: 2 × 2.0Ah batteries; UC18YKSL charger; Carrying bag. Package identity must be checked separately from the model on the tool.

Document applicability

Cover explicitly says USA & Canada only

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Identity & documentation.

Brand
Metabo HPT
Model
DS18DEX
Tool type
Cordless drill/driver
Market
United States
Catalog number
DS18DEX
US product listing
DS18DEX
Manual revision used
C99268561 G; print code 208
Evidence level
Manufacturer documentation; no physical testing

A source check date records this research pass. It does not confirm that a manual is the newest possible revision, a tool is still in production, or a particular unit matches these documents.

Manuals & service references

Identify the right document.

These are document reference records, not downloadable manuals. Original manufacturer files are not provided here. Match the exact model and revision before use. A parts reference does not authorize internal repair.

Operator manualPDF

DS18DEX operator / safety instructions

Model identified in this document

Cover explicitly says USA & Canada only

Document revision: C99268561 G; print code 208

Original document languages: English, French, Spanish

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Parts referencePDF

DS18DEX repair sheet / illustrated parts list

Model identified in this document

US/Canada; E1 edition, with USA/CAN battery and US nameplate identifiers where shown

Document revision: E1; Rev.1 visible on diagram

Original document languages: English

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Keep the limits in view.

  • US record; do not map to European Ryobi or HiKOKI/Metabo models without exact documentation
  • No hands-on performance, longevity or ranking claims
  • A repair diagram is not owner-repair authorization
  • Use designated batteries and chargers; no adapter compatibility inferred
  • Shared 2022 manual standard-accessories table lists one BSL1820M battery while current product page and parts list list two. Treat manual as operation/applicability evidence, current product page as listed kit contents.
  • Manual/parts list bag numbers differ from current product-page carrying-bag identifier. Do not silently normalize package accessories.
  • Product table low speed begins 1 RPM; shared manual gives 0-550 RPM, adopted here.

Read the instructions for the tool and any applicable battery or charger together. Routine owner care stays outside the housing; internal service belongs with the manufacturer or an authorized service provider.

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Guides for this model

Explore controls, comparisons and documentation for this exact model.

  • Metabo HPT drill models

    DDX is lighter. Both DEX models share ordinary capacities; DV adds suitable soft-brick and block hammer drilling. Choose the task before the kit.

  • Metabo brand identity

    Keep the original tool identity and check tool, pack and charger separately. Continued support for old Metabo equipment does not make every new HPT tool accept its batteries.

  • DS18DDX vs DS18DEX

    Consider DDX for light assembly; for a softwood hole beyond its 36 mm listing, check the DEX 52 mm limit and the specific bit requirements.

  • DS18DEX RFC limits

    After RFC intervenes, remove the cause of sudden loading. Indicators help classify a stop but cannot replace secure work, grip and accessory checks or justify a deliberate jam test.

  • DS18DEX vs DV18DEX

    DS18DEX covers ordinary wood, metal and driving tasks; DV18DEX adds suitable hammer drilling, not a larger ordinary drilling capacity.

  • Metabo HPT kit checks

    Current US DEX listings specify two BSL1820M packs; another manual configuration specifies one. Confirm the actual order rather than treating either list as universal.

  • MultiVolt compatibility

    DEX models explicitly list BSL36A18 and BSL36B18. Confirm charger and mains input too; old Metabo platforms do not merge merely through branding.

The reading behind this guide

Source records describe the evidence used for this guide. Original manufacturer files and external videos are not provided here.

Sources & references.

Manufacturer documents and public safety references are the starting point. Check each source’s scope and confirm the exact model, market, and revision for your tool.

  1. Metabo HPT / Koki Holdings America: DS18DEX US product listing

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  2. Metabo HPT / Koki Holdings America: DS18DEX operator / safety instructions C99268561 G; print code 208

    Revision C99268561 G; print code 208 · Checked · Pages Printed10 sharedDS/DV capacities/weights/thickness; printed21 standard2BGS one-pack table; final68 codeC99268561G/208. FullPDF downloaded and pages visually verified.

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  3. Metabo HPT / Koki Holdings America: DS18DEX repair sheet / illustrated parts list E1; Rev.1 visible on diagram

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