Initial Operation - Metabo KHA 36 LTX Original Instructions Manual

Protect battery packs from water and mois-
ture!
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 imme-
diately.
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws
related to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN
3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently
valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery
packs. If necessary, consult your freight forwarder.
Certified packaging is available from Metabo.
5. Overview
See page 3.
1 Keyless chuck *
2 Keyless chuck sleeve *
3 Chuck lock
4 Tool lock
5 SDS chuck
6 Spindle
7 Additional handle
8 Depth stop
9 Metabo VibraTech (MVT)
10 Trigger switch
11 Lock
12 Switch button (for changing the operating
mode)
13 Rotation selector switch
14 Battery pack release button
15 Capacity indicator button
16 Capacity and signal indicator
17 Battery pack
* depending on model

6. Initial Operation

6.1 Assembly of the additional handle
For safety reasons, always use the additional
handle supplied.
Open the clamping ring by turning the additional
handle (7) anticlockwise. Push the additional
handle onto the collar of the machine. Insert the
depth stop (8). Securely tighten the additional
handle at the angle required for the application.
6.2 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (17).
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery
pack.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and
30°C.
"Li-Power" li-ion battery packs have a capacity and
signal indicator: (16)
- Press the button (15), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.
6.3 Removing and inserting the battery pack
To remove: Press the battery pack release button
(14) and pull the battery pack out (17) to the rear.
To fit:Slide in the battery pack (17) until it engages.
7. Use
7.1 Depth Stop Setting
Loosen the additional handle (7). Set depth stop (8)
to the desired drilling depth and retighten additional
handle. (7)
7.2 Switching On and Off
To start the machine, press the trigger (10). The
speed can be changed at the trigger.
Release the trigger (10) to switch off.
7.3 Operating mode selection
Press (11) the lock and turn the thumbwheel (12).
Drilling
Hammer drilling
(only set if using (5) SDS chuck)
Setting the chiselling position
With this setting, turn the chisel to the
required position. Then select "Chiselling"
to secure the chisel and prevent it from
twisting.
Chiselling
(only set if using SDS chuck (5))
When a chisel is fitted, only operate the
machine in the chiselling operating mode
.
Avoid levering with the machine when a chisel
is fitted.
7.4 Adjusting the chisel position
- Insert the chisel.
- Turn the switch button (12) to position
- Turn the chisel to the required position.
- Turn the switch button (12) to position
- Turn the chisel until it engages.
When a chisel is fitted, only operate the
machine in the chiselling operating mode
.
7.5 Selecting the direction of rotation
Do not activate the direction switch (13) unless
the motor has completely stopped.
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