Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo SBE 18 LTX Manual Original

Original Instructions

1. Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare under our sole responsibility
that these cordless hammer drills, 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

The machine is suitable for drilling, without impact in
metal, wood, plastic and similar materials and for
impact drilling in concrete. stone and similar
materials. Furthermore, the machine is suitable for
thread tapping and screwdriving.
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.
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 power tool only together with these
documents.

4. Special Safety Instructions

Always wear ear protectors when using
hammer drills. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
Use the additional handle supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring. A cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
Always hold the machine with both hands at the
intended handles, take a secure stance and
concentrate on the work.
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).
Secure the workpiece against slipping or turning,
e.g. with the help of clamping devices.
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.
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.
The Metabo S-automatic safety clutch must not be
used for torque control.
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!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
A 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!
LED light (12): do not observe the LED radiation
directly with optical instruments.
Reducing dust exposure:
Some of the dust created using this power tool
may contain chemicals known to cause
cancer, allergic reaction, respiratory disease, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some of these
substances include: lead (in paint containing lead),
mineral dust (from bricks, concrete etc.), additives
used for wood treatment (chromate, wood
preservatives), some wood types (such as oak or
beech dust), metals, asbestos.
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