Metabo BS 18 LTX BL I Original Instructions Manual page 11

Original Instructions
1. Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that these cordless drills/
screwdrivers and impact drills, identified by type
and serial number *1), meet all relevant
requirements of directives *2) and standards *3).
Technical documents at *4) -
2. Specified Use
The cordless drills/screwdrivers and impact drills
are suitable for drilling in metal, wood, plastic and
similar materials, and also for screwdriving and
thread tapping.
The cordless impact drills are also suitable for
impact drilling in masonry, brickwork and stone.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate 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 power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your power tool only together with these
documents.
4. Special Safety Instructions
Wear ear protectors with impact drills
(machines with the designation SB). Exposure
to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool
(depending on the model). Loss of control can
cause personal injury.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring. A cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
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).
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Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
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Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
with clean water and seek medical attention
immediately!
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
making any adjustments, changing tools,
maintaining or cleaning.
Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the
machine is switched off.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool!
Remove chips and similar material only with the
machine at a standstill.
Secure the workpiece to prevent slipping or rotation
(e.g. by securing with screw clamps).
LED lights (13): do not observe the LED radiation
directly with optical instruments.
Reducing dust exposure:
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead-based paints,
- Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
- Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
This also applies to dust from other materials such
as some timber types (like oak or beech dust),
metals, asbestos. Other known diseases are e.g.
allergic reactions, respiratory diseases. Do not let
dust enter the body.
Observe the relevant guidelines and national
regulations for your material, staff, application and
place of application (e.g. occupational health and
safety regulations, disposal).
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to fire!
A 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
WARNING - Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
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