Metabo KHA 18 LTX Operating Instructions 4 - Page 9

Original instructions ENGLISH en 1. Declaration of Conformity Secure the workpiece against slipping or turning, e.g. with the help of clamping devices. We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that these cordless hammers, identified by type and serial number *1), meet all relevant requirements of directives *2) and standards *3). Technical documents for *4) - see Page 3. 2. Specified Use Keep hands away from 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. With the appropriate accessories, the machine is suitable for working with hammer drills and chiselling into concrete, stone and other such materials, as well as for non-impact drilling into metal, wood etc. and for driving screws. The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use. Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety information must be observed. 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. Metabo S-automatic safety clutch. When the safety clutch responds, switch off the machine immediately! 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. A damaged or cracked additional handle must be replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective additional handle. Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the machine is switched off. Remove the battery pack from the machine before making any adjustments, changing tools, maintaining or cleaning. Protect battery packs from water and moisture! Do not expose battery packs to fire!  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. Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs! Do not open battery packs! Do not touch contacts or short-circuit battery packs! A slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-ion battery packs!  Pass on your power tool only together with these documents. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin, rinse immediately 4. Special Safety Instructions 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 Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause immediately! hearing loss. LED lights (15): Do not observe the LED radiation Use the auxiliary handle(s), supplied with the directly with optical instruments. tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. Reduce dust exposure: Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock. Some dust created by using this power tool may contain chemicals known to cause cancer, allergic reaction, respiratory disease, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from leadbased paints, crystalline silica from bricks and Always hold the machine with both hands at the cement and other masonry products, arsenic and intended handles, take a secure stance and chromium from chemically-treated lumber, hard concentrate on the work. wood like oak or beech, metals, asbestos. Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and sturdy shoes when working with this tool. 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). The risk from these exposures depends on how long you or bystanders are being exposed. Do not let particles enter the body. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are 9