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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 Declaration of Conformity
2 Specified Use
3 General Safety Instructions
4 Special Safety Instructions
5 Overview
6 Special Product Features
7 Commissioning
7.1 Assembly of the additional handle
8 Use
8.1 Attaching and removing tools
8.2 Setting the operating mode
8.3 Adjusting the chisel position
8.4 Setting the impact force and speed
8.5 Switching on and off
8.6 Metabo VibraTech (MVT)
9 Cleaning, Maintenance
10 Tips and Tricks
11 Troubleshooting
12 Accessories
13 Repairs
14 Environmental Protection
15 Technical Specifications
1 Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that this product conforms to the standards and direc- tives specified on page 2.
MHE 96: 2000/14/EC: Procedure for assessing conformity as per Appendix VI. (Testing centre: VDE Testing and Certification Institute, Merianstr. 28, 63069 Offenbach, Germany).
2 Specified Use
The KHE 96 is designed for hammer drilling and chiselling in concrete, bricks, stone and similar materials when used in combination with appro- priate accessories.
The MHE 96 is designed for
stone and similar materials when used in combina- tion with appropriate accessories.
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 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 (red booklet) and the instructions. Keep all enclosed documen-
tation for future reference, 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.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any adjustments or servicing are performed.
Always work with the additional handle correctly installed.
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