Original Instructions - Metabo B 32/3 Notice Originale

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
1 Conformity Declaration
2 Specified Use
3 General Safety Instructions
4 Special Safety Instructions
5 Overview
6 Initial Operation
6.1 Assembly of the additional handle
7 Use
7.1 Switching on and off
7.2 Three-speed gearing
7.3 Overload protection
7.4 Inserting and removing tool
8 Cleaning
9 Troubleshooting
10 Accessories
11 Repairs
12 Environmental Protection
13 Technical Specifications
1 Conformity Declaration
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare
that these drills conform to the standards and
directives specified on page 2.
2 Specified Use
This machine is designed for drilling in metal,
wood, plastics, and similar materials.
The maximum permissible tool diameter when
drilling with twist drill bits in steel is 32 mm.
The user bears sole responsibility for damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
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 warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Before using this power tool, carefully read
through and familiarise yourself with all the
enclosed safety information and the instructions.
Keep all enclosed documentation for future refer-
ence, 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 atten-
tion to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
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. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and shock the oper-
ator.
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).
Always work with the additional handle correctly
installed.
Always hold the machine with both hands using
the handles provided, stand securely and concen-
trate.
The machine must only be guided with two hands,
or placed on the drill stand.
ENGLISH
ENG
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