En Original Operating Instructions; Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Conditions Of Use; General Safety Information - Metabo NP 18 LTX BL 5.0 Manual Original

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Original operating instructions

1. Declaration of Conformity

We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
these rivet guns, identified by type and serial
number *1), meet all relevant requirements of
directives *2) and standards *3). Technical
documents for *4) - see page 3.

2. Specified Conditions of Use

The device with appropriate accessories is suitable
for setting blind rivets.
No nails or other objects may be inserted into the
device.
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

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,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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 safety glasses.
Personal protective equipment such as
protective clothing, a safety helmet, non-slip
shoes, and fall protection is recommended.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
Never use the device in a moist / wet environment or
near flammable liquids and gases. Danger of
explosion!
The device may only be stored in a dry, closed room
and must be stored in an area not accessible to
children.
The device may never be used as an impact tool.
Secure the device against falling during storage.
The mount (6) may not be used for fall protection!
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Do not work without riveting material. The blind rivet
may fly off of the riveting tool and cause injuries,
even outside of the direct working area! Never point
the device at yourself or anyone else.
The collection container (7) must
always be screwed on while the
device is in operation. Broken rivet
bodies or mandrels will be ejected by the riveting
tool and may cause injuries, even outside of the
direct working area!
Do not cover the ventilation slots for the motor.
LED light (4): do not observe the LED radiation
directly with optical instruments.
Remove the battery pack from the device before
making any adjustments, changing tools,
maintaining or cleaning.
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to fire!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
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
and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
with clean water and seek medical attention
immediately!
If the device is defective, remove the battery pack
from the device.
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).
Reducing dust exposure:
WARNING - Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
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