Metabo PowerMaxx BH 12 BL 16 Original Instruction page 8

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Original instructions
1. Declaration of Conformity
We declare and accept sole responsibility for
ensuring: these cordless rotary hammers identified
by their type and serial number *1) conform to all
relevant provisions of the directives *2) and
standards *3). Technical documents for *4) - see
page 3.
2. Specified Use
With the appropriate accessories, the cordless
rotary hammer is suitable for work with hammer drill
bits in concrete, stone and similar materials and
with core cutters in tiles and similar materials, as
well as for non-impact drilling into metal, wood etc.
and for driving screws.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
3. General safety instructions
For your own protection and for the
protection of your electrical tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-
tions 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. Pass on your electrical tool only
together with these documents.
4. Special Safety Instructions
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
Use the additional handle supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring. If the
cutting accessory contacts a "live" wire, exposed
metal parts of the electrical tool may become "live"
and give the operator an electric shock.
Work only with the additional handle correctly
installed.
Always hold the machine with both hands using the
handles provided, stand securely and concentrate.
Always wear protective goggles, dust mask, gloves,
and sturdy shoes when working with this tool.
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Ensure that the spot where you wish to work is free
of power cables, gas lines or water pipes (e.g.
by using a metal detector).
Do not touch the rotating tool!
Secure the workpiece against slipping, e.g. with the
help of clamping devices.
Remove chips and similar material only when the
machine is at a standstill.
Caution when carrying out hard screwdriving
(driving of screws with either a metric or an imperial
thread into steel)! The head of the screw may be
ripped off or high restoring torques may occur on
the handle.
High forces are released if the tool jams or catches.
Always hold the machine with both hands by the
intended handles, take a secure stance and
concentrate on the work.
A damaged or cracked additional handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective
additional handle.
LED light (11): do not observe the LED radiation
directly with optical instruments.
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
any adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
Protect battery packs from water and mois-
ture!
Do not expose battery packs to naked flame!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from
defective li-ion battery packs!
If battery fluid leaks out and comes into
contact with your skin, rinse immediately
with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out
and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
with clean water and seek medical attention imme-
diately.
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws
related to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN
3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently
valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery
packs. If necessary, consult your freight forwarder.
Certified packaging is available from Metabo.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact
and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack
from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts
from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with
adhesive tape).
Reducing dust exposure:
WARNING - Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other