Metabo BHA 18 LTX Operating Instructions 2 - Page 11

17027010_0311 BHA 18 LT LTX 36 LTX Compact.book Seite 11 Donnerstag, 10. März 2011 10:29 10 ENGLISH ENG Ensure that the spot where you wish to work is free of power cables, gas lines or water pipes (e.g. using a metal detector). Secure small workpieces, e.g. by clamping in place with screw clamps. Work only with the additional handle correctly installed. 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. Metabo Sautomatic 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 a 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. 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 conjunction with additives for wood conditioning (chromate, 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! 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 immediately. Remove the battery pack from the machine before any adjustments, conversions or servicing are performed. Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the machine is switched off. 5 Overview See page 3 (please unfold). 1 Depth stop 2 Tool lock 3 Additional handle (Metabo VibraTech) 4 Switch button 5 Lock 6 Carrying strap 7 Eyelet for securing the carrying strap 8 Rotation selector switch (direction of rotation setting, transporting safety device) 9 Trigger 10 Button for battery pack release 11 Battery pack 12 Capacity indicator button 13 Capacity and signal indicator 6 Special Product Features • Carrying strap for safe work on scaffolding • Comfortable to use thanks to rubber-coated handles and trigger • Metabo VibraTech (MVT) handle: reduced vibrations. Handle can be pivoted 360° to ensure optimum hold for every application • 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. • Electronic overload protector with integral temperature monitor protects the machine and the battery pack. 11