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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 Declaration of Conformity
2 Specified Conditions of Use
3 General Safety Instructions
4 Special Safety Instructions
5 Overview
6 Initial Operation
6.1 Attaching the Additional Handle
(SBE 561, SBE 550, SBE 521,
SB 561)
7 Use
7.1 Adjusting the Depth Stop (SBE 561,
SBE 550, SBE 521, SB 561)
7.2 Switching On and Off
7.3 Speed Preselection (SBE 561,
SBE 550, SBE 521, BE 561)
7.4 Switching Between Normal Drilling/
Impact Drilling (SBE 561, SBE 550,
SBE 521, SB 561)
7.5 Selecting the Direction of Rotation
(SBE 561, SBE 550, SBE 521, BE 561)
7.6 Tool Change With Futuro Plus Keyless
Chuck (3)
7.7 Tool Change With Geared Chuck (2)
7.8 Removing the Chuck
8 Tips and Tricks
9 Maintenance
10 Accessories
11 Repairs
12 Environmental Protection
13 Technical Specifications
1 Conformity Declaration
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and direc-
tives specified on page 2.
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2 Specified Use
SBE 561, SBE 550, SBE 521, SB 561:
The machine is suitable for non-impact drilling in
metal, wood, plastic and similar materials and
impact drilling in concrete, stone and similar mate-
rials.
BE 561, B 561:
The machine is suitable for non-impact drilling in
metal, wood, plastic and similar materials.
SBE 561, SBE 550, SBE 521, BE 561:
The machine is suitable for thread cutting and
screwdriving.
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 – 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 protec-
tion of your power tool, observe the
passages marked by this symbol!
Always wear hearing protection when using
hammer drills. Exposure to noise can cause loss
of hearing.