Special Product Features - Metabo BHA 18 Manual Original

Metabo S-automatic safety clutch.
When the safety clutch responds, switch off the
machine immediately!
Do not touch the rotating tool!
Remove chips and similar material only with the
machine at standstill.
Caution must be exercised when driving screws
into hard materials (driving screws with metric or
imperial threads into steel)! The screw head may
break or a high reverse torque may build up on
the handle.
Work only with the additional handle correctly
installed.
Always hold the machine with both hands using
the handles provided, stand securely and concen-
trate.
A damaged or cracked side handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a
defective side handle.
The thread for screwing in the additional handle
can become hot after long periods of operation.
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory
diseases to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in conjunc-
tion with additives for wood conditioning (chro-
mate, wood preservative). Material containing
asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- Where the use of a dust extraction device is
possible it shall be used.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
Protect battery packs from water and moisture!
Never use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not expose battery packs to naked flame!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
Caustic fluid may leak from defective NiCd
or NiMH battery packs (30% caustic
potash solution)!
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak
from defective Li-ion battery packs!
If battery fluid from NiCd, NiMH or Li-ion battery
packs leaks out and comes into contact with the
skin, rinse the affected area thoroughly with
water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into
contact with your eyes, wash them with clean
water and seek medical treatment immediately!
5 Overview
See page 3 (please unfold).
1 Tool lock
2 Thread for screwing in the additional handle
3 Additional handle
4 Switch button
5 Lock
6 Trigger switch
7 Rotation selector switch (direction of
rotation setting, transporting safety device)
8 Eyelet for securing the carrying strap
9 Button for battery pack release
10 Carrying strap
11 Battery pack

6 Special Product Features

• High performance with a light weight and
perfect ergonomics
• Optimised centre of gravity
• Metabo 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.
• Carrying strap for safe work on scaffolding
• High system flexibility thanks to the capacity to
combine battery chargers and battery packs
(within a voltage class)
• With "AIR COOLED" battery packs
• Additional VibraTech handle for vibration
damping
7 Commissioning
7.1 Assembly of additional handle
For safety reasons, always use the
additional handle (3) supplied.
Insert the additional handle (3) in the thread (2) (on
the left or right machine side) and tighten firmly.
7.2 Carrying strap
If necessary, hang the hook on the Metabo
carrying strap (10) on the eyelet (8). Set the
carrying strap (10) to the desired length.
ENGLISH
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