Metabo KHE 76 Operating Instructions 2 - Page 10

ENG ENGLISH 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 Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety information must be observed. 1 Declaration of Conformity 2 Specified Use 3 General Safety Instructions 4 Special Safety Instructions 5 Overview 6 Special Product Features 7 Commissioning 7.1 Assembly / setting of additional handle 8 Use 8.1 Attaching and removing tools 8.2 Setting the operating mode 8.3 Adjusting the chisel position 8.4 Adjusting the impact force 8.5 Switching on and off 8.6 Metabo VibraTech (MVT) 9 Cleaning, Maintenance 10 Tips and Tricks 11 Troubleshooting 12 Accessories 13 Repairs 14 Environmental Protection 15 Technical Specifications 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 warnings 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. 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! 1 Declaration of Conformity We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that these rotary and chipping hammers conform to the standards and directives specified on page 2. 2 Specified Use Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause loss of hearing. Use the additional handles supplied with the tool. Loss of control can lead to injuries. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. The KHE 76 is designed for hammer drilling and chiselling in concrete, bricks, stone and similar materials when used in combination with appropriate accessories. The user bears sole responsibility for damage caused by improper use. Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any adjustments or servicing are performed. Always work with the additional handle correctly installed. Always hold the machine with both hands using the handles provided, stand securely and concentrate. 10