Metabo SBE 550 Original Instructions Manual page 9

Original instructions
1. Conformity Declaration
We declare under our sole responsibility: These
impact drills / drills, identified by type and serial
number *1), comply with all relevant requirements of
the directives *2) and standards *3). Technical file
at *4) - see page 3.
2. Specified Use
SBE 561, SBE 550, SBE 521, SB 561:
The impact drill is suitable for non-impact drilling in
metal, wood, plastic and similar materials and
impact drilling in concrete, stone and similar
materials.
BE 561, B 561:
The drill is suitable for non-impact drilling in metal,
wood, plastic and similar materials.
SBE 561, SBE 550, SBE 521, BE 561:
The impact drill is suitable for thread cutting and
screwdriving.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.
3. General Safety Instructions
For your own protection and for the
protection of your electrical tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-
tions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your electrical tool only together with these
documents.
4. Special Safety Instructions
Always wear hearing protection when using
hammer drills. Exposure to noise can cause loss
of hearing.
Use the additional handle supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can lead to injuries.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed 
metal parts of the power tool "live" and shock the
operator.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
Beware of gas/water pipes and electric cables!
Avoid inadvertent starts by always unlocking the
switch when the plug is removed from the mains
socket or in case of a power cut.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool!
Remove chips and similar material only with the
machine at 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.
The machine produces powerful forces when
seizing or catching the workpiece. Always hold the
machine firmly, adopt a steady stance and focus on
your work.
Secure small workpieces. For example, clamp in a
vice.
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
conjunction with additives for wood conditioning
(chromate, 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.
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Chuck key (for geared chuck) *
2 Geared chuck *
3 Futuro Plus keyless chuck *
4 Depth stop *
5 Additional handle *
6 Direction switch *
7 Sliding switch for normal drilling/impact drilling *
8 Lock button (continuous operation)
9 Trigger
10 Speed preselection wheel *
* depending on the features / model
6. Commissioning
Before plugging in, check to see that the
rated mains voltage and mains frequency,
as stated on the rating label, match with your
power supply.
ENGLISH en
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