Contents Package contents ..............3 Components ................6 General information ............7 Reading and storing the user manual ........7 Explanation of symbols ............7 Safety ...................9 Explanation of notes ............... 9 Proper use ................. 9 Improper use ................9 Residual risks ................10 General power tool safety warnings ........11 Special safety instructions for rotary hammer drills ..
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Package contents Spiral and wood drill bits are not included in the package contents. NOTICE: The keyed chuck may only be used without the hammer function!
General information General information Reading and storing the user manual This user manual accompanies this rotary hammer FPB 1500 (hereinafter referred to only as the “rotary hammer drill”). It contains important information about safety, usage and care. Read this user manual carefully before using the rotary hammer drill. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warnings.
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General information Wear suitable secure footwear. Wear suitable protective gloves. Protection class II Drilling in wood and metal without the hammer function Hammer drilling in concrete and masonry Setting the working angle ben auf ne über- Chiselling in tiles and masonry...
Safety Safety Explanation of notes The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Designates a dangerous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
Safety • changes to the rotary hammer drill; • commercial or industrial use of the rotary hammer drill as well as in connection with the trades; • use of the rotary hammer drill by persons under the age of 16; •...
Safety General power tool safety warnings WARNING Read all the safety notes, instructions, illustrations and technical details supplied with this power tool. Failure to follow the safety notices and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or severe injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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Safety f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. Personal safety a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
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Safety Power tool use and care a) Do not overload the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Safety Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Special safety instructions for rotary hammer drills a) Wear ear protection. Noise may cause hearing loss. b) Use the extra handles shipped with the device.
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Safety − Immediately switch the rotary hammer drill off if the fitted tool jams. A tool that jams can trigger kickback. − Never use the rotary hammer drill as a screwdriver when hammer drilling. It is prohibited to tighten and loosen screws, nuts and the like when hammer drilling.
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Safety NOTICE! Risk of damage! Improper handling of the rotary hammer drill may result in damage to the rotary hammer drill or the fitted tools. − Only place the rotary hammer drill on an easily accessible, flat, dry, heat- resistant and sufficiently stable work surface. −...
First use First use Checking the rotary hammer drill and package contents NOTICE! Risk of damage! If you are not cautious when opening the packaging with a sharp knife or other pointed objects, you may quickly damage the rotary hammer drill. −...
Operation of the rotary hammer drill Removing a tool 1. Tool without keyed chuck Push the retaining bush back to remove the tool. 2. Tool with keyed chuck: Use the chuck key to open the keyed chuck and remove the tool. Push the retaining bush back to remove the keyed chuck.
Operation of the rotary hammer drill NOTICE! Risk of damage! When performing overhead work, dust and other contaminants may penetrate the chuck and damage it. − Before inserting the tool, push the dust cover over the tool shaft so that it collects the drill dust.
Operation of the rotary hammer drill Switching between the functions CAUTION! Risk of injury! When hammer drilling, chiselling and drilling, rock splinters, airborne dust, borings and sparks may be produced. − Wear protective goggles and ear protection when hammer drilling, chiselling or drilling.
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Operation of the rotary hammer drill This function is suitable for drilling in wood and metal (wood and metal drill bits are not included in the package contents). 1. Insert the keyed chuck with adapter into the tool holder 2. Insert a suitable drill bit in the keyed chuck and use the chuck key to secure it (see chapter “Inserting a tool”).
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance WARNING! Risk of injury! Accidentally starting the rotary hammer drill may result in severe injury. − Always remove the mains plug from the socket before performing maintenance and cleaning. WARNING! Risk of electric shock! Improperly handling the rotary hammer drill may result in severe injury.
Storage Cleaning NOTICE! Risk of damage! Improper handling of the rotary hammer drill may result in damage to the rotary hammer drill. − Do not use any aggressive cleaners, brushes with metal or nylon bristles or sharp or metallic cleaning utensils such as knives, hard scrapers and the like.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The rotary ham- It is not connected to the Connect it to the mains. Insert mer drill cannot mains. The mains plug is not the mains plug into the socket. be started. inserted in the socket. Have the defective mains plug/ defective mains cord replaced The mains plug or mains...
Noise/vibration information Noise/vibration information WARNING! Health hazard! Working without ear protection and suitable protective clothing poses a health hazard. − Wear ear protection and suitable protective clothing when working with the device. Measured in accordance with EN 62841-1:2015, EN 62841-2-1:2018, EN 60745-2-6:2010. The noise at your workplace may exceed 85 dB(A);...
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Noise/vibration information ATTENTION! The specified total vibration value and noise emission values have been measured according to a standardised test method (EN 62841-1/EN 62841-2-1/EN 60745-2-6) and can be used to compare power tools with one another. They can also be used for a preliminary estimation of noise and vibration exposures.
Disposal Disposal Disposing of the packaging Dispose of the packaging separated into single type materials. Dispose of paperboard and cardboard with waste paper and plastics with recyclable waste. Widely Recycled Disposing of the rotary hammer drill − Dispose of the rotary hammer drill in accordance with the regulations in your country.
Conmetall Meister GmbH Oberkamper Straße 37-39 42349 Wuppertal Germany EC Declaration of Conformity We declare with sole responsibility, ROTARY HAMMER FPB 1500 that the product listed below … FERREX® WU5904343/WU5904344• 98995• 11/2019 · BJ. 2019 2011/65/EU (RoHS) … meets all of the requirements...
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Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should therefore provide you with years of good service when used properly. In the event of product failure within its intended use over the course of the first 3 years after date of purchase, we will remedy the problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought to our attention.
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