Metabo KHA 18 LTX Notice Originale page 9

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.
2. Specified Use
With the appropriate accessories, the machine is
suitable for working with hammer drills and
chiselling into concrete, stone and other such
materials, as well as for non-impact drilling into
metal, wood etc. and for driving screws.
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
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
Use the auxiliary handle(s), supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory 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.
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.
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 contacts or short-circuit battery packs!
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!
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
LED lights (15): Do not observe the LED radiation
directly with optical instruments.
Reducing dust exposure:
WARNING - Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead-based paints,
- Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
- Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
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