Initial Operation - Metabo KH 18 LTX BL 24 Operating Instructions Manual

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S-automatic safety clutch: If the tool jams or
catches, the power supply to the motor is restricted.
Due to the strong force which can arise, always hold
the machine with both hands using the handles
provided, stand securely and concentrate.
A damaged or cracked additional handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective
additional handle.
LED light (20): do not observe the LED radiation
directly with optical instruments.
CAUTION Do not stare at operating lamp.
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
making any adjustments, changing tools,
maintaining or cleaning.
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to fire!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
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
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.
Transport of Li-Ion battery packs:
The shipping of Li-Ion battery packs 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).
Additional Warnings:
drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
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California Prop 65 08_2018
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding,
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
SYMBOLS ON THE TOOL:
...... Class II Construction
V .......... volts
A .......... amperes
Hz ........ hertz
W ......... watts
BPM..... beat per minute
.......direct current
n ......... no-load speed
0
rpm ...... revolutions per minute
.../min... revolutions per minute
4. Overview
See page 2.
1 Keyless chuck *
2 Sleeve keyless chuck *
3 Chuck lock
4 Tool lock
5 SDS chuck
6 Spindle *
7 Additional handle
8 Depth stop
9 Lock
10 Switch button (for changing the operating
mode)
11 Metabo VibraTech (MVT)
12 Rotation selector switch
13 Trigger switch
14 Lock button *
15 Handle
16 Button for reduced impact force (for working in
soft material)*
17 Battery pack release button
18 Guide groove for the dust extraction ISA*
19 Rubber cover for dust protection of the power
supply for the dust extraction ISA*
20 LED light to illuminate the workplace
21 Capacity indicator button *
22 Capacity and signal indicator *
23 Battery pack *
* depending on equipment/model/not included in
scope of delivery

5. Initial Operation

5.1 Assembly of the additional handle
For safety reasons, always use the additional
handle supplied.
Open the clamping ring by turning the side handle
(7) anti-clockwise. Push the additional handle onto
the collar of the machine. Insert the depth stop (8).