En Original Instructions; Conformity Declaration; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions - Metabo BE 6 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Original instructions

1. Conformity Declaration

We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
these drills, identified by type and serial number *1),
meet all relevant requirements of directives *3) and
standards *3). Technical documents for *4) - see
page 3.

2. Specified Use

The drill is suitable for drilling in metal, wood, plastic
and similar materials, and also for screwing
operations.
The user bears sole responsibility for damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.

3. General Safety Instructions

WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk
of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Before using the power tool, carefully read through
and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety
information and the Operating Instructions. Keep all
enclosed documentation for future reference, and
pass on your power tool only together with this
documentation.

4. Special Safety Instructions

For your own protection and the
protection of your power tool, observe the
passages marked by this symbol!
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
operator.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
Take care to avoid gas, electricity, and water
supplies!
Avoid inadvertent starts by always unlocking the
switch when the plug is removed from the mains
socket or in case of a power cut.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool!
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Remove chips and similar material only with the
machine at standstill.
Caution must be exercised when driving screws into
hard materials (driving screws with metric or
imperial threads into steel)! The screw head may
break or high reverse torques may build up.
High forces are released if the tool jams or catches.
Always hold the tool firmly, ensure you have good
footing and concentrate when working.
Secure small workpieces. Clamp in a vice for
example.
Do not keep the ventilation slots closed.
Reducing dust exposure:
Some of the dust created using this power tool
may contain substances known to cause
cancer, allergic reaction, respiratory disease, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these substances are: lead (from lead-
based paints), crystalline silica (from bricks cement,
etc.), additives for wood treatment (chromate, wood
preservative), some types of wood (like oak and
beech dust), metals, asbestos.
The risk from exposure to such substances will
depend on how long the user or nearby persons are
being exposed.
Do not let particles enter the body.
To reduce exposure to these substances: work in a
well ventilated area and wear protective equipment,
such as dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
Observe the relevant guidelines for your material,
staff, application and place of application (e.g.
occupational health and safety regulations,
disposal).
Collect the generated particles at the source, avoid
deposits in the surrounding area.
Use only suitable accessories. In this way, fewer
particles enter the environment in an uncontrolled
manner.
Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- Do not direct the escaping particles and the
exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons
or on dust deposits.
- Use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers.
- Ensure good ventilation of the workplace and
keep it clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping
or blowing stirs up dust.
Vacuum or wash protective clothing. Do not blow,
beat or brush.
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Chuck key (for a geared chuck)
2 Geared chuck
3 Keyless chuck
4 Rotation selector switch
5 Trigger
6 Locking button (continuous activation)