Original Instructions - Metabo BHA 18 Original Instructions Manual

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Original instructions

Dear Customer,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by buying a Metabo power tool. Each Metabo power tool
is carefully tested and subject to strict quality controls by Metabo's quality assurance. Nevertheless, the
service life of a power tool depends to a great extent on you. Please observe the information contained
in these instructions and the enclosed documentation. The more carefully you treat your Metabo power
tool, the longer it will provide dependable service.
Contents
1 Conformity Declaration
2 Specified Use
3 General Safety Instructions
4 Special Safety Instructions
5 Overview
6 Special Product Features
7 Commissioning
7.1 Assembly of the additional handle
7.2 Carrying strap
8 Use
8.1 Removing/inserting battery pack
8.2 Setting the direction of rotation, engag-
ing the transporting safety device
(switch-on lock)
8.3 Switching On and Off
8.4 Operating mode selection
8.5 Tool change with SDS chuck
9 Tips and Tricks
10 Maintenance
11 Accessories
12 Repairs
13 Environmental Protection
14 Technical Specifications
1 Conformity Declaration
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and direc-
tives specified on page 2.
2 Specified Use
With the appropriate accessories this rotary
hammer drill is suitable for impact drilling with
impact masonry bits into concrete, stone and
other such materials, as well as for non-impact
drilling into metal, wood etc. and for driving
screws.
The rotary hammer can be carried with the fitted
Metabo carrying strap.
The user bears sole responsibility for damage
caused by improper use.
10
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
3 General Safety Instructions
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Before using the power tool, carefully read through
and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety
information and the Operating Instructions. Keep
all enclosed documentation for future reference,
and pass on your power tool only together with this
documentation.
4 Special Safety Instructions
For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool pay atten-
tion to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can
cause loss of hearing.
Use the additional handle supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can lead to injuries.
Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may also energise metal
parts of the power tool, resulting in an electric
shock.
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, a dust
mask and sturdy shoes when working with this
tool.
Ensure that the spot where you wish to work is
free of power cables, gas lines or water pipes
(e.g. using a metal detector).