Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Conditions Of Use; General Safety Information; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo KH 18 LTX 24 Manual Original

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Original instructions

1. Declaration of Conformity

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.
For UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to
compile the technical file, see *4) on page 3,
hereby declare under sole responsibility that these
drilling and chisel hammer, identified by type and
serial number *1) on page 3, fulfill all relevant
provisions of following UK Regulations S.I. 2016/
1091, S.I. 2008/1597, S.I. 2012/3032 and
Designated Standards EN 62841-1:2015, EN IEC
62841-2-6:2020/A11:2020, EN IEC 63000:2018

2. Specified Conditions of Use

The cordless hammers are suited, with appropriate
accessories, for working with hammer drill bits and
chisels in concrete, stone and similar materials and
with core bits in tiles and similar, as well as drilling
without impact in metal, wood, etc and for
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 Information

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 – Read the operating
instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING – Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference. Always include these documents when
passing on your power tool.

4. Special Safety Instructions

4.1

Safety instructions for all operations

a) Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can
cause hearing loss.
b) Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
c) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
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the cutting accessory or fasteners 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.
4.2 Safety instructions when using long drill
bits with rotary hammers
a) Always start drilling at low speed and with
the bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At
higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to
rotate freely without contacting the workpiece,
resulting in personal injury.
b) Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit
and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can
bend, causing breakage or loss of control, resulting
in personal injury.
4.3

Further Safety instructions

Always work with the additional handle correctly
installed.
Always hold the machine with both hands at the
intended handles, take a secure stance and concentrate on the work.
Wear personal protective equipment and
always wear safety glasses. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, protective gloves, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
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).
Do not touch the rotating tool!
Secure the workpiece to prevent slipping or rotation
(e.g. by securing with screw clamps).
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.
S-automatic safety clutch: 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.
LED light (11): do not observe the LED radiation
directly with optical instruments.
CAUTION Do not stare at operating lamp.
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
making any adjustments, changing tools,
maintaining or cleaning.