Metabo BS 18 LT BL Original Instructions Manual page 11

Original Instructions
1. Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that these cordless drills/
screwdrivers and impact drills, identified by type
and serial number *1), meet all relevant
requirements of directives *2) and standards *3).
Technical documents at *4) -
For UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to
compile the technical file, see *4)
hereby declare under sole responsibility that these
battery-powered drilling screwdrivers and impact
drills, identified by type and serial number *1) on
page 3, fulfill all relevant provisions of following UK
Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, S.I. 2008/1597, S.I.
2012/3032 and Designated Standards EN 62841-
1:2015, EN 62841-2-1:2018, EN 62841-2-2:2014,
EN IEC 63000:2018.
2. Specified Use
The cordless drills/screwdrivers and impact drills
are suitable for drilling in metal, wood, plastic and
similar materials, and also for screwdriving and
thread tapping.
The cordless impact drills are also suitable for
impact drilling in masonry, brickwork and stone.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations 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,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference. Pass on your electrical tool only
together with these documents.
4. Special Safety Instructions
Wear ear protectors when impact drilling
(machines with the designation SB). Exposure
to noise can cause hearing loss.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory or fasteners may contact
hidden wiring. A cutting accessory contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
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).
Fig. M.
Safety instructions when using long drill bits:
a) Never operate at higher speed than the
maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At higher
Fig. M.,
speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate
freely without contacting the workpiece, resulting in
personal injury.
b) Always start drilling at low speed and with
the bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At
higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to
rotate freely without contacting the workpiece,
resulting in personal injury.
c) Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit
and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can
bend causing breakage and loss of control,
resulting in personal injury.
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
with clean water and seek medical attention
immediately!
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
making any adjustments, changing tools,
maintaining or cleaning.
Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the
machine is switched off.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool!
Remove chips and similar material only with the
machine at a standstill.
Secure the workpiece to prevent slipping or rotation
(e.g. by securing with screw clamps).
LED light (13): do not observe the LED radiation
directly with optical instruments.
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to fire!
A 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
CAUTION Do not stare at operating lamp.
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