Functional Description; Special Product Features - Metabo KHE 56 Operating Instructions Manual

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
documentation for future reference, and pass on
your power tool only together with this documen-
tation.
For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool pay atten-
tion to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
Always work with the additional handle correctly
installed.
A damaged or cracked additional handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defec-
tive additional handle.
Always hold the machine with both hands using
the handles provided, stand securely and concen-
trate.
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, a dust
mask and sturdy shoes when working with this
tool.
Always work with the tool attached correctly. Pull
on the tool to check that it is seated correctly. (It
must be possible to move the tool a few centime-
tres in an axial direction.)
When working above ground level, make sure that
the area underneath is free.
Do not touch the tool or parts close to the tool
immediately after stopping work because they
may still be extremely hot and could cause skin
burns.
Always lay the power cable away from the back of
the machine.
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory
diseases to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in conjunc-
tion with additives for wood conditioning (chro-
mate, wood preservative). Material containing
asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- Where the use of a dust extraction device is
possible it shall be used.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
SYMBOLS ON THE TOOL:
.... Class II Construction
V........ volts
A........ amperes
Hz...... hertz
W.......watts
BPM ..beat per minute
~
.......alternating current
n .......no load speed
0
rpm....revolutions per minute

4 Functional Description

See page 3.
1 Clamping knob *
2 Bow handle *
3 Additional handle *
4 Additional handle holder *
5 Clamp lever for depth stop *
6 Depth stop *
7 Tool lock
8 Switch button
9 Thread for additional handle
10 Metabo VibraTech (MVT): integrated damping
system
11 Locking button for continuous activation *
12 Trigger switch
13 Carbon brush service indicator (lamp signal
for pending carbon brush change)
14 Operating indicator (light signal for mains
power supply)
15 Switch for optional impact reduction when
working on soft materials
* model-dependent

5 Special Product Features

• Metabo VibraTech (MVT): integrated damping
system in the handles for reduced vibrations
and less stress on the hands
• Additional handle can be attached to the
housing at 2 different points
• Optional impact reduction of up to 30% for
working on softer materials such as brick
• Lockable switch for convenient operation
during continuous chiselling
• Electronic smooth start-up for precision drilling
• Low-weight cast magnesium gear housing
ensures excellent heat dissipation
• Service indicator e.g. for signalling pending
carbon brush changes and light signal for mains
power supply
ENGLISH
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