Specified Use; General Safety Instructions; Declaration Of Conformity; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo KHE 56 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating 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 Declaration of Conformity

2 Specified Use

3 General Safety Instructions

4 Special Safety Instructions

5 Overview
6 Special Product Features
7 Commissioning
7.1 Assembly of the bow handle or addi-
tional handle
8 Use
8.1 Adjusting the depth stop
(only for KHE 56)
8.2 Attaching and removing tools
8.3 Setting the operating mode
8.4 Adjusting the chisel position
8.5 Adjusting the impact force
8.6 Switching on and off
8.7 Metabo VibraTech (MVT)
9 Cleaning, Maintenance
10 Tips and Tricks
11 Troubleshooting
12 Accessories
13 Repairs
14 Environmental Protection
15 Technical Specifications
1 Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and direc-
tives specified on page 2.
MHE 56: 2000/14/EC: Procedure for assessing
conformity as per Appendix VI. (Testing centre:
VDE Testing and Certification Institute, Merianstr.
28, 63069 Offenbach, Germany).
2 Specified Use
The KHE 56 is designed for hammer drilling and
chiselling in concrete, bricks, stone and similar
materials when used in combination with appro-
priate accessories.
The MHE 56 is designed for chiselling in concrete,
bricks, stone and similar materials when used in
combination with appropriate accessories.
The user bears sole responsibility for damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
3 General Safety Instructions
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 this power tool, carefully read
through and familiarise yourself with all the
enclosed safety information (red booklet)
and the instructions. Keep all enclosed documen-
tation 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
attention 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 handles supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can lead to injuries.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
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