Operating Instructions; Proper Use; General Safety - Metabo BST 9.6 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Dear Customer,
Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new Metabo
power tool. Every Metabo power tool is carefully tested and is subjected to the strict quality
controls of the Metabo Quality Assurance section. However, the service life of any power tool is
to a great degree dependent on yourself as the user. Please take account of the information
contained in these Operating Instructions and the accompanying documents. The more care you
exercise in handling your Metabo power tool, the longer will be the reliable service it provides for
you.
Contents
1 Declaration of Compliance

2 Proper Use

3 General Safety Instructions
4 Special Safety Instructions
5 Overview
6 Special Product Features
7 Operation
7.1 Removing and replacing the bat-
terypack
7.2 Setting the direction of rotation en-
gaging the transporting safety device
(switch-on lock)
7.3 Selecting gear
7.4 Setting torque control, drilling, impact
drilling
7.5 Switching impulse mode on and off
(depending on equipment)
7.6 Switching the power tool on and off,
setting speed
7.7 Rapid-action keyless chuck
8 Hints and Tips
9 Accessories
10 Repairs
11 Environmental Protection
12 Technical Specifications
1 Declaration of
Compliance
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and
directives specified on page 2.
2 Proper Use
This cordless power tool is designed for
drilling, driving screws and tapping threads,
and also for impact drilling (depending on
equipment).
The operator bears sole responsibility for any
damage caused by inappropriate use.
The generally recognised accident prevention
regulations and the accompanying safety
instructions must be observed.

3 General Safety

Instructions
Before using the power tool, read the accom-
panying Safety Instructions (red booklet) and
these Operating Instructions carefully and thor-
oughly.
Keep all of the documents supplied with the
tool in a safe place and pass them on to the
new owner if you part with the tool.
4 Special Safety
Instructions
Pay particular attention to
the parts of the text marked
with this symbol for your
own safety and the protec-
tion of your power tool.
Keep battery packs dry.
Do not use any damaged or deformed battery
pack.
Do not expose battery packs to fire.
Do not break into battery packs.
Do not touch battery pack contact terminals or
short-circuit them.
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