ENGLISH
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ENG
and the instructions. Keep all enclosed documen-
tation for future reference, and pass on your power
tool only together with this documentation.
For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool pay
attention to all parts of the text that
are marked with this symbol!
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
Always work with the additional handle correctly
installed.
A damaged or cracked additional handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defec-
tive additional handle.
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.
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.
SYMBOLS ON THE TOOL:
.... Class II Construction
V........ volts
A........ amperes
Hz...... hertz
W....... watts
BPM .. beat per minute
~
....... alternating current
n
0
...... no load speed
rpm ... revolutions per minute
See page 3.
1 Bow handle
2 Front thread for additional handle
3 Clamping knob
4 Tool lock
5 Switch button
6 Additional handle
7 Rear thread for additional handle
8 Metabo VibraTech (MVT): integrated damping
system
9 Trigger
10 Locking button for continuous activation *
11 Carbon brush service indicator (lamp signal
for pending carbon brush change)
12 Adjusting wheel for setting the impact force
and speed
* model-dependent
• 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 start-up for precision drilling
• Die cast aluminium gear housing for optimum
heat dissipation and stability
• Service indicator for signalling pending carbon
brush changes
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 mm
2
. 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.
6.1
Assembly 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.
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Functional Description
5
Special Product Features
6
Commissioning
