On/Off Switch, Setting The Speed; Tool Change With Sds Chuck; Tips And Tricks; Maintenance - Metabo BHA 18 LT Manual Original

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8.6

On/Off switch, setting the speed

Switching on, speed: press the trigger (9) . The
speed can be changed by pressing in the
trigger.
Switching off: release the trigger (9) .
8.7 Operating mode selection
Do not activate the switch button (4)
unless the motor has completely
stopped!
Select the desired operating mode by turning the
switch button (4). To turn, push in the lock (5).
Drilling
Hammer drilling
Avoid levering with the machine when a drill
bit is fitted.
8.8

Tool change with SDS chuck

Before fitting, clean tool shank and apply
special grease (accessories order no.
6.31800)! Use only SDS-plus tools.
Inserting the tool:
Turn the tool while inserting until it locks into
place. The tool is locked automatically.
Removing the tool:
Turn tool lock (2) in direction indicated by arrow
(a) and remove tool (b).

9 Tips and Tricks

Only moderate pressure is required for hammer
drilling. Applying a high degree of pressure does
not increase performance.
When drilling deep holes, remove the drill bit peri-
odically from the hole to remove dust.
When drilling in tiles and other brittle materials:
Set the operating mode to

10 Maintenance

The vent slots of the machine should be cleaned
periodically.

11 Accessories

Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
If you need any accessories, check with your
dealer.
The dealer needs to know the exact model desig-
nation of your power tool in order to select the
correct accessory.
See page 4.
A Chargers
B Battery packs with different capacities.
Use battery packs only with voltage suitable
for your power tool.
C Metabo carrying strap
D Tools with SDS-Plus shank
E Connecting piece
F Geared chuck
G Twist drills for metal and wood
H Screwdriver bit
I Special grease (for lubricating the tool
shanks)
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the main catalogue.

12 Repairs

Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out
by qualified electricians ONLY!
If you have Metabo electrical tools that require
repairs, please contact your Metabo service
centre. For addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download spare parts lists from
www.metabo.com.

13 Environmental Protection

Metabo's packaging can be 100% recycled.
Scrap power tools and accessories contain large
amounts of valuable resources and plastics that
can be recycled.
These instructions are printed on chlorine-free
bleached paper.
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