Special Product Features; Side Handle Installation - Metabo BSP 12 Plus Mode D'emploi

Use the additional handle 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.
Keep battery packs dry.
Do not use any damaged or deformed battery
pack.
Do not expose battery packs to fire.
Do not break into battery packs.
Do not touch battery pack contact terminals or
short-circuit them.
High counter-torque can occur at the handle.
Therefore, always hold the machine with both
hands at the intended handles, take a secure
stance and concentrate on the work.
A caustic fluid may leak from defective
battery packs (30% caustic potash
solution)! 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!
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory
diseases to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in conjunc-
tion with additives for wood conditioning (chromate,
wood preservative). Material containing asbestos
must only be treated by specialists.
- Where the use of a dust extraction device is
possible it shall be used.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
5 Overview
Refer to page 3 (Please fold out).
1 Rapid-action keyless chuck
2 Selector barrel (4)
(torque, drilling, impact drilling)*
3 Cordless power tool
4 Slide-switch (1st/2nd gear)
5 Slide-switch for impulse mode*
6 Battery-pack release button
7 Battery pack
8 Depot for screwdriver bits
9 Trigger-switch
10 Side handle
11 Rotational direction switch / Transporting
safety device
*depending on equipment

6 Special Product Features

Metabo impulse mode (depending on
equipment).
Makes driving in and unscrewing tight-seated
screws child's play, even if the screw head is
damaged.
For rapid, clean-edged drilling, with no need for
centre-punching - into tiles, aluminium or other
materials.
7 Operation
Charge the battery pack before use.
NiCd and NiMH: The battery pack reaches its
full capacity only after being charged and
discharged 5 times (charge cycles).
The maximum number of charge cycles can
only reached if an exhaustive discharge of the
battery pack is avoided. If performance dimin-
ishes, recharge the battery pack.
Store NiMH battery packs when charged and
recharge after 6 months at the latest.
7.1 Removing and replacing the
batterypack
Removing
Press in the release button (6) and remove the
battery pack (7).
Replacing
Push the battery pack (7) fully into its housing
until it locks into position.
7.2

Side handle installation

For safety reasons, always use the side
handle supplied.
Screw in the side handle (10) all the way in on the
left-hand or right-hand side and tighten it firmly.
7.3 Setting the direction of rotation,
engaging the transporting safety
device (switch-on lock)
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