Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo BHA 18 LT Manual Original

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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 Use

3 General Safety Instructions

4 Special Safety Instructions

5 Overview
6 Special Product Features
7 Initial Operation
7.1 Assembly of the additional handle
7.2 Carrying strap
8 Use
8.1 Depth stop setting
8.2 Automatic protection mode
8.3 Battery pack
8.4 Removing and inserting the battery
pack
8.5 Setting the direction of rotation, engag-
ing the transporting safety device
(switch-on lock)
8.6 On/Off switch, setting the speed
8.7 Selecting the operating mode
8.8 Tool change with SDS chuck
9 Tips and Tricks
10 Maintenance
11 Accessories
12 Repairs
13 Environmental Protection
14 Technical Specifications
1 Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and direc-
tives specified on page 2.
2 Specified Use
With the appropriate accessories this cordless
rotary hammer drill is suitable for impact drilling
with impact masonry bits into concrete, stone
and other such materials, as well as for non-
impact drilling into metal, wood etc. and for
driving screws.
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The rotary hammer can be carried with the fitted
Metabo carrying strap.
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.
ings 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.
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 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 wear protective goggles, gloves, a dust
mask and sturdy shoes when working with this
tool.
3 General Safety Instructions
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
4 Special Safety Instructions
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.