Metabo BHA 18 LTX Operating Instructions 3 - Page 10

en ENGLISH 5. Overview See page 2. 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. Initial Operation 6.1 Assembly of the additional handle For safety reasons, always use the additional handle (3) supplied. Open the clamping ring by turning the additional handle (3)anticlockwise. Push the additional handle onto the collar of the machine. Insert the depth stop (1). Securely tighten the additional handle at the angle required for the application. 6.2 Carrying strap If necessary, hang the hook on the Metabo carrying strap (6) on the eyelet (7). Set the carrying strap (6) to the desired length. Carrying: To prevent unintentional start-up, move the rotation selector switch (8) to centre position (transporting safety device). Never carry with a tool inserted. The machine must only be carried with the Metabo carrying strap (6) across chest and back (illustration a, page 2). Hold the machine steady. The machine must NOT be carried with the carrying strap (6) around your neck (illustration b, page 2). 7. Use 7.1 Depth Stop Setting Release the additional handle (17). Set depth stop (1)to the desired drilling depth and retighten additional handle. 7.2 Automatic protection mode If the machine switches off automatically, the 10 machine electronics have activated automatic protection mode. A warning signal sounds (continuous beeping). The beeping stops after a maximum of 30 seconds or when the trigger is released (9). Causes and remedies: 1. Battery pack almost flat (the electronics prevent the battery pack from discharging totally and avoid irreparable damage). If one LED is flashing (13), the battery pack is almost flat. If necessary, press the (12) button and check the LEDs (13) to see the charge level. If the battery pack is almost flat, it must be recharged. 2. Long continuous overloading of the machine will activate the temperature cut-out. Leave the machine or battery pack to cool. Note: If the battery pack feels very warm, the pack will cool more quickly in your "AIR COOLED" charger. Note: The machine will cool more quickly if you operate it at idling speed. 3. If the current is too high (for example, if the machine seizes continuously for long periods), the machine switches off. Switch off the machine at the trigger (9). Then continue working as normal. Try to prevent the machine from seizing. 7.3 Battery pack Charge the battery pack before use (11). If performance diminishes, recharge the battery pack. The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 40°C. "Li-Power" li-ion battery packs have a capacity and signal indicator: (13) - Press the button (12), the LEDs indicate the charge level. - If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost flat and must be recharged. 7.4 Removing and inserting the battery pack Removal: Press the battery pack release button (10)and pull out the battery pack (11) from the back. Inserting: Slide in the battery pack (11) until it engages. 7.5 Setting the direction of rotation, engaging the transporting safety device (switch-on lock) Do not activate the rotation selector switch (8) unless the motor has completely stopped! Set the rotation selector switch (8). See page 2: R = Clockwise setting L = Counter-clockwise setting 0 = Middle position: transportation safety device (Switch-on lock) set