Metabo BH 20 Original Instructions Manual page 11

Original instructions
Dear Customer,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by buying a Metabo power tool. Each Metabo power tool
is carefully tested and subject to strict quality controls by Metabo's quality assurance. Nevertheless, the
service life of a power tool depends to a great extent on you. Please observe the information contained
in these instructions and the enclosed documentation. The more carefully you treat your Metabo power
tool, the longer it will provide dependable service.
Contents
1 Declaration of Conformity
2 Specified Conditions of Use
3 General Safety Information
4 Special Safety Information
5 Overview
6 Special Product Features
7 Start of Operation
7.1 Side handle installation
8 Use
8.1 Depth stop setting
8.2 Switching on/off
8.3 Speed preselection (KHE 24 Contact)
8.4 Operating mode selection
(not for BH 20)
8.5 Selection of direction of rotation
(not for BH 20, BHE 20)
8.6 Drill chuck change (not BH20, BHE 20)
8.7 Tool change with SDS chuck
8.8 Tool change with Futuro Plus keyless
chuck (not for BH 20, BHE 20)
8.9 Contact mode
9 Tips and Tricks
10 Maintenance
11 Trouble Shooting
12 Accessories
13 Repairs
14 Protection of the Environment
15 Technical Specifications
1 Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and
directives specified on page 2.
2 Specified Conditions of Use
With the appropriate accessories this rotary
hammer drill is suitable for impact drilling with
impact masonry bits and chiselling into concrete,
stone and other such materials, with impact core
drill bits (KHE 28) into masonry and similar
materials as well as for non-impact drilling into
metal, wood, etc. and for driving screws.
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 Information
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.
Before using the power tool, carefully read through
and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety
information and the Operating Instructions. Keep
all enclosed documentation for future reference,
and pass on your power tool only together with this
documentation.
4 Special Safety Information
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!
Wear ear protectors. 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 the 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 also energise metal
parts of the power tool, resulting in an electric
shock.
Always hold the machine with both hands using
the handles provided, stand securely and concen-
trate.
ENGLISH
ENG
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