Metabo BS 18 LTX BL Quick Operating Instructions 6 - Page 11

Original instructions ENGLISH en 1. Declaration of Conformity Protect battery packs from water and moisture! On our own responsibility, we hereby declare that these battery-powered drilling screwdrivers and impact drills, identified by type and serial number *1), meet all relevant requirements of directives *2) and standards *3). Technical documents at *4) - Fig. M. 2. Specified Use 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! The drills and impact drills are suitable for drilling in metal, wood, plastic and similar materials, and also for screwdriving and thread tapping. The impact drills are also suited for drilling in masonry, brickwork and stone. The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by improper use. Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety information must be observed. 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. 3. General 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! WARNING - Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of injury. WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference. Pass on your electrical tool only together with these documents. 4. Special Safety Instructions 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. - Use a dust extraction device where possible. - The work place must be well ventilated. - The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is recom- mended. Follow national requirements for the materials you want to work with. Secure the workpiece against slipping, e.g. with the help of clamping devices. LED lights (14): Do not observe the LED radiation directly with optical instruments. Wear ear protectors with impact drills (machines with the designation SB). Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool (depending on the model). Loss of control can cause personal injury. 5. Figures Illustrations are provided at the beginning of the operating instructions. Symbol explanation: Movement direction Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory/fastener may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory/fasteners contacting a "live" wire, may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock. Slow Fast First gear Second gear Screws Ensure that the spot where you wish to work is free of power cables, gas lines or water pipes (e.g. by using a metal detector). Drill bit Without torque limitation 11