Maintenance; Environmetal Protection; Technical Specifications - Metabo BHE 2444 Original Instructions Manual

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Australia: Always use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply with a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less.
6.1 Side handle installation
For safety reasons, always use the side
handle supplied.
Open the clamping ring by turning the side handle
(1) counter-clockwise. Place the side handle onto
the machine's collar. Insert the depth stop (3).
Tighten the side handle in the required angle
depending on the task at hand.
7. Use
7.1 Depth Stop Setting
Loosen the side handle (1). Set depth stop (3) to the
desired drilling depth and retighten the side handle.
7.2 Setting direction of rotation
Do not activate the rotation selector switch (4)
unless the motor has completely stopped.
See page 2.
R = Clockwise setting
L = Counter-clockwise setting
7.3 Operating mode selection
Select the desired operating mode by turning the
control knob (8). To turn, push the stop (7).
Drilling
Hammer drilling
Chiselling
(KHE 2444 only)
In chiselling mode, the chisel is locked so that it
cannot turn.
To position the chisel for a particular application, set
the switch button (8) between
When a chisel is fitted, only operate the
machine in the chiselling operating mode
.
Avoid levering with the machine when a chisel
is fitted.
7.4 Tool change with SDS chuck
Before fitting, clean tool shank and apply
special grease (accessories order no.
6.31800)! Use only SDS-Plus tools.
Inserting tools:
- Turn tool and insert until it engages. The tool is
locked automatically.
Removing the tool:
See page 2, fig. A.
Pull tool lock (2) backwards in direction indicated by
arrow (a) and remove tool (b).
7.5 Switching on/off, changing speed
Switching on, speed: press the trigger (6).
8
Continuous activation: While pressing on the
hands. Therefore, always hold the machine with
both hands using the handles provided, stand in a
safe position and concentrate.

8. Maintenance

The vent slots of the machine should be cleaned
from time to time.
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9. Accessories
Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
Use only accessories which fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating instruc-
tions.
Fit accessories securely. Secure the machine if it is
operated in a bracket. Loss of control can cause
personal injury.
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the main catalogue.
10. Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out by
qualified electricians ONLY!
Contact your local Metabo representative if you
have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. For
addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download a list of spare parts from
www.metabo.com.
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11. Environmetal Protection

Observe national regulations on environmentally
compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused
machines, packaging and accessories.
2002/96/EC on used electronic and electric
equipment and its implementation in national
legal systems, used power tools must be collected
separately and handed in for environmentally
compatible recycling.

12. Technical Specifications

Explanatory notes on the information on page 3.
Changes due to technological progress reserved.
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The speed can be changed by pressing in the
trigger.
Release the trigger to switch off.
trigger (6), press in the locking button (5) and
then release the trigger. To switch off, press and
release the trigger (6) again.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of
power tools in your household waste! In
accordance with European Guideline
= rated input
= rated output
= no-load speed