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ENG
ENGLISH
Operating 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
1 Declaration of Conformity
2 Specified Conditions of Use
3 General Safety Information
4 Special Safety Information
14 Protection of the Environment
1 Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and
directives specified on page 2.
2 Specified Conditions of Use
With the appropriate accessories this rotary
hammer drill is suitable for impact drilling with
impact masonry bits and chiselling into concrete,
stone and other such materials, with impact core
drill bits into masonry and similar materials as well
as for non-impact drilling into metal, wood, etc.
and for driving screws.
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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
Before using this power tool, completely read and
understand the enclosed safety information (red
booklet) and the instructions. Keep all enclosed
documentation for future reference, and pass on
your power tool only together with this
documentation.
4 Special Safety Information
For your own protection and the
protection of your power tool,
observe the passages marked
by this symbol!
Wear sturdy work shoes!
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
Take care to avoid gas, electricity, and water
supplies!
Metabo S-automatic safety clutch.
When the safety clutch responds, switch off the
machine immediately!
Avoid unintentional starting: always unlock the
trigger switch if the machine is unplugged or in the
event of a power failure. Not required for drills with
VTC electronics (restart protection).
For safety reasons, always use the side handle
supplied.
Do not grasp the rotating tool!
Remove chips and similar matter only with the
machine at standstill.
Hold the power tool only at insulated housing
parts, if there is a possible hazard of making
contact with concealed electric cables or the
supply cable. Contact with live wires energizes
the metal parts of the housing and can cause
electric shock to the operator.
Wear hearing protection when working for a
longer period of time. High noise levels over a
prolonged period of time may affect your hearing.