Operating Instructions
Dear Customer,
Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new Metabo
power tool. Every Metabo power tool is carefully tested and is subjected to the strict quality
controls of the Metabo Quality Assurance section. However, the service life of any power tool is
to a great degree dependent on yourself as the user. Please take account of the information
contained in these Operating Instructions and the accompanying documents. The more care you
exercise in handling your Metabo power tool, the longer will be the reliable service it provides for
you.
Contents
1 Declaration of Compliance
2 Proper Use
3 General Safety Instructions
4 Special Safety Instructions
5 Overview
6 Operation
6.1 Removing and replacing the battery-
pack
6.2 Setting the direction of rotation enga-
ging the transporting safety device
(switch-on lock)
6.3 Selecting gear
6.4 Setting torque control, drilling
6.5 Switching the power tool on and off,
setting speed
6.6 Rapid-action keyless chuck
7 Hints and Tips
8 Accessories
9 Repairs
10 Environmental Protection
11 Technical Specifications
1 Declaration of
Compliance
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and
directives specified on page 2.
2 Proper Use
The machine is suitable for drilling into metal,
wood, plastic and similar materials, for screw
tapping, and for screwdriving.
The operator bears sole responsibility for any
damage caused by inappropriate use.
The generally recognised accident prevention
regulations and the accompanying safety
instructions must be observed.
3 General Safety
Instructions
Before using the power tool, read the accom-
panying Safety Instructions (red booklet) and
these Operating Instructions carefully and
thoroughly.
Keep all of the documents supplied with the
tool in a safe place and pass them on to the
new owner if you part with the tool.
4 Special Safety
Instructions
Pay particular attention to the
parts of the text marked with this
symbol for your own safety and
the protection of your power 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).
Hold the power tool only at insulated housing
parts if there is any danger of making contact
with concealed electric cables or the supply
cable. Contact with live wires energises the metal
parts of the housing and can cause electric shock
to the operator.
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.
A caustic fluid may leak from defective
battery packs (30% caustic potash
solution)! If battery fluid leaks out and
ENGLISH
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