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ENGLISH ENG
Operating 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 Specified Conditions of Use
2 General Safety Information
3 Special Safety Information
4 Overview
5 Special Product Features
6 Start of Operation
6.1 Side handle installation
7 Use
7.1 Depth stop setting
7.2 Switching on/off
7.3 Operating mode selection
7.4 Selection of direction of rotation
7.5 Drill chuck change (not for
7.6 Tool change with SDS chuck
7.7 Tool change with Futuro Plus keyless
chuck (not for
8 Tips and Tricks
9 Maintenance
10 Trouble Shooting
11 Accessories
12 Repairs
13 Protection of the Environment
14 Technical Specifications
1 Proper Use
With the appropriate accessories this rotary hammer drill is suitable for impact drilling with impact masonry bits 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.
2 General Safety Rules
1 WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
2 Work Area
2.1Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2.2Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
2.3Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
3 Electrical Safety
3.1Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
Applicable only to Class I (grounded) tools.
3.2Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation 
eliminates the need for the
Applicable only to Class II (double insulated) tools.
3.3Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
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