PABS 20 LI-B2 cordless drill

The PABS 20-LI B2 is a cordless drill distributed under the Parkside brand.

The machine has a brushed electric motor that is powered by a X20V battery. Although the product picture does not show any markings on the battery the user manual mentions it is compatible with X20V batteries.

A special replacement battery for this drill is available that does have the X20V markings on it. The only difference with a regular battery is that it has screw holes on each side for the belt clip.

The weight of the machine was not found online or in the user manual.

The  "LI" in this model name is capitalized, but for other Parkside tools it is not.

Availability

In 2021 the machine was listed on the German distributor's website but had no price information.

In 2021 Lidl shops do not list this model on their website, but do list a drill without model number that looks exactly like the PABS 20-Li D4.

Exterior

The machine has a dark green plastic housing with black rubberized parts around the handle and back.

Unlike its predecessor the PABS 20-Li A1 which has a very curved and sleek body. The PABS 20-LI B2 has a very bumpy exterior with thick black rubber bulges all over giving it a very rugged appearance.

On the bottom of the handle a X20V battery attaches by sliding in from the front. A black metal belt clip can be attached on either side of the battery.

On front of the handle is a red trigger switch with a black rubberized front. Above it is a push button to reverse the direction of rotation on each side.

On the left side of the housing is an integrated magnetic bit holder. On top of the housing is a red gear selector switch.

At the front is clutch setting ring with 25 settings plus a drill setting that disables the clutch. At the front is a black plastic chuck with a maximum opening of 13 mm.

Just below the clutch adjustment ring is a white LED that illuminates the working area.

Operation

The machine works as a standard drill. It is activated by pressing the variable speed trigger switch. The push button above it can be used to reverse the turning direction or as a trigger lock when the button is centered.

The resistance of the clutch is adjusted with the ring behind the chuck.

The gear can be selected with the sliding switch on top of the body while it is not turning.