Always hold the machine with both hands using the handles provided, stand securely and concen- trate.
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, a dust mask 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).
Always work with the tool attached correctly. Pull on the tool to check that it is seated correctly. (It must be possible to move the tool a few centime- tres in an axial direction.)
When working above ground level, make sure that the area underneath is free.
Do not touch the tool or parts close to the tool immediately after stopping work because they may still be extremely hot and could cause skin burns.
Always lay the power cable away from the back of the machine.
A damaged or cracked additional handle must be replaced. Never operate a machine with a defec- tive additional handle.
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 (chro- mate, 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
See page 3.
1Bow handle
2Front thread for additional handle
3Clamping knob
4Tool lock
5Switch button
6Additional handle
7Rear thread for additional handle
8Metabo VibraTech (MVT): integrated damping system
9Trigger
ENGLISH ENG
10Locking button for continuous activation
11Carbon brush service indicator (lamp signal for pending carbon brush change)
12Adjusting wheel for setting the impact force and speed
6Special Product Features
•Three rubber handles provide flexible grip in any working position
•Metabo VibraTech (MVT): integrated damping system in the bow and additional handles for reduced vibrations and less stress on the hands
•Additional handle can be attached to the housing at 3 different points
•Adjusting wheel for setting the impact force and speed. For working on softer materials such as brick.
•Lockable switch for convenient operation during continuous chiselling
•Electronic smooth
•Die cast aluminium gear housing for optimum heat dissipation and stability
•Service indicator for signalling pending carbon brush changes
7Commissioning
Before plugging in, check to see that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency,
as stated on the rating label, match with your power supply.
Always use an extension cable with a minimum diameter of 1.5 mm2. The extension cable must be suitable for the machine power rating (see Tech- nical Specifications). If using a roll of cable, always roll up the cable completely.
7.1Assembly of the additional handle
For safety reasons, always use the bow handle (1) or additional handle (6)
supplied.
MHE 96 and KHE 96:
Release the clamping ring by turning the clamping knob (3) anticlockwise. Adjust the bow handle (1) to the required position and angle. Tighten the clamping knob.
KHE 96:
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