Initial Operation - Metabo BHA 18 LT Original Instructions Manual

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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).
Secure small workpieces, e.g. by clamping in
place with screw clamps.
Work only with the additional handle correctly
installed.
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 defec-
tive additional handle.
Metabo Sautomatic safety clutch.
When the safety clutch responds, switch off the
machine immediately!
Do not touch the rotating tool!
Remove chips and similar material only with the
machine at a standstill.
Caution must be exercised when driving screws
into hard materials (driving screws with metric or
imperial threads into steel)! The screw head may
break or a high reverse torque may build up on
the handle.
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.
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to naked
flame!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
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.
5 Overview
See page 3 (please unfold).
1 Depth stop
2 Tool lock
3 Additional handle
4 Switch button
5 Lock
6 Carrying strap
7 Eyelet for securing the carrying strap
8 Rotation selector switch (direction of
rotation setting, transporting safety
device)
9 Trigger
10 Button for battery pack release
11 Battery pack
12 Capacity indicator button
13 Capacity and signal indicator
6 Special Product Features
• Carrying strap for safe work on scaffolding
• Comfortable to use thanks to rubber-coated
handles and trigger
• Metabo VibraTech (MVT) handle: reduced
vibrations. Handle can be pivoted 360° to
ensure optimum hold for every application
• High performance with a light weight and
perfect ergonomics
• Optimised centre of gravity
• Metabo 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.
• Electronic overload protector with integral
temperature monitor protects the machine and
the battery pack.

7 Initial Operation

7.1 Assembly of the additional handle
For safety reasons, always use the addi-
tional handle (3) supplied.
Open the clamping ring by turning the additional
handle (3) anticlockwise. Push the additional
handle onto the collar of the machine. Insert the
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