Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo KHA 18 LTX BL 24 Quick Manual Original

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Original instructions

1. Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility: These
cordless hammers, 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

With the appropriate accessories, the machine is
suitable for work with hammer drill bit and chisels in
concrete, stone and similar materials and with core
cutters in tiles 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 improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions 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

Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
Use the additional handle supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring. If the
cutting accessory contacts a "live" wire, exposed
metal parts of the electrical tool may become "live"
and give the operator an electric shock.
Work only with the additional handle correctly
installed.
Always hold the machine with both hands using the
handles provided, stand securely and concentrate.
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and sturdy
shoes when working with this tool.
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Ensure that the spot where you wish to work is free
of power cables, gas lines or water pipes (e.g.
by using a metal detector).
Do not touch the rotating tool!
Secure the workpiece against slipping, e.g. with the
help of clamping devices.
Remove chips and similar material only when the
machine is at a standstill.
Caution when carrying out hard screwdriving
(driving of screws with either a metric or an imperial
thread into steel)! The head of the screw may be
ripped off or high restoring torques may occur on
the handle.
S-automatic safety clutch: If the tool jams or
catches, the power supply to the motor is restricted.
Due to the strong force which can arise, always hold
the machine with both hands using the handles
provided, stand securely and concentrate.
A damaged or cracked additional handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective
additional handle.
LED light (17): do not observe the LED radiation
directly with optical instruments.
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
any adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
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.
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
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.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact
and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack
from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts
from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with
adhesive tape).