Before Starting The Equipment - EINHELL 42.597.84 Original Operating Instructions

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Additional information for electric power tools
Warning!
The specified vibration value was established in
accordance with a standardized testing method. It
may change according to how the electric equipment
is used and may exceed the specified value in
exceptional circumstances.
The specified vibration value can be used to compare
the equipment with other electric power tools.
The specified vibration value can be used for initial
assessment of a harmful effect.
Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a
minimum.
Only use appliances which are in perfect working
order.
Service and clean the appliance regularly.
Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
Do not overload the appliance.
Have the appliance serviced whenever
necessary.
Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
Wear protective gloves.
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in
accordance with instructions, certain residual
risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards
may arise in connection with the equipment's
construction and layout:
1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask
is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is
used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if
the equipment is used over a prolonged period or
is not properly guided and maintained.

5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains
supply make sure that the data on the rating plate
are identical to the mains data.
Always pull the power plug before making
adjustments to the equipment.
5.1. Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 2-3/Item 8)
The additional handle (8) enables you to achieve
better stability whilst using the hammer drill. Do not
use the tool without the additional handle.
The additional handle (8) is secured to the hammer
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drill by a clamp. During the handle clockwise tightens
this clamp. Turning it anti-clockwise will release the
clamp.
The supplied additional handle (8) must first be
fitted. To do this, the clamp must be opened by
turning the handle until it is wide enough for the
additional handle to be slid over the chuck (1)
and on to the hammer drill.
After you have positioned the additional handle
(8), turn it to the most comfortable working
position for you.
Now turn the handle in the opposite direction
again until the additional handle is secure.
The additional handle (8) is suitable for both left-
handed and right-handed users.
5.2 Fitting and adjusting the depth stop
(Fig. 4/Item 2)
The depth stop (2) is held in place by the additional
handle (8) by clamping. The clamp can be released
and tightened by turning the handle.
Release the clamp and fit the depth stop (2) in
the recess provided for it in the additional handle.
Set the depth stop (2) to the same level as the
drill bit.
Pull the depth stop back by the required drilling
depth.
Turn the handle on the additional handle (8) until
it is secure.
Now drill the hole until the depth stop (2) touches
the workpiece.
5.3 Fitting the drill bit (Fig. 5)
Always pull the power plug before making
adjustments to the equipment.
Release the depth stop as described in 5.2 and
push it towards the additional handle. This
provides free access to the chuck (1).
This hammer drill is fitted with a keyless chuck
(1).
Open the chuck (1). The drill bit opening (1) must
be large enough to fit the drill bit into.
Select a suitable drill bit. Push the drill bit as far
as possible into the chuck opening.
Close the chuck (1). Check that the drill bit is
secure in the chuck (1).
Check at regular intervals that the drill bit or tool
is secure (pull the mains plug).