Operating Mode Selection; Tips And Tricks; Environmental Protection - Metabo BHE 20 Compact Manual Original

8.2

Operating mode selection

Select the desired operating mode by turning the
switch button (4). To turn, push in the lock (5).
Drilling
Hammer drilling
Avoid levering with the machine when a
drill bit is fitted.
8.3 Selection of direction of rotation
Do not activate the rotation selector
switch (6) unless the motor has
completely stopped.
See illustration on page 3.
Select direction of rotation:
R = Clockwise
L = Counter-clockwise
8.4 Tool change with SDS chuck
Before fitting, clean tool shank
and apply special grease
(accessories order no. 6.31800)!
Use only SDS-plus tools.
Inserting the tool:
Turn the tool while inserting until it locks into place.
The tool is automatically locked.
Removing the tool:
Turn tool lock (1) in direction indicated by arrow (a)
and remove tool (b).

9 Tips and Tricks

Only moderate pressure is required for hammer
drilling. Applying a high degree of pressure does
not increase performance.
When drilling deep holes, remove the drill bit peri-
odically from the hole to remove dust.
When drilling in tiles and other brittle materials: Set
the operating mode to
10 Maintenance
The vent slots of the machine should be cleaned
periodically.
11 Accessories
Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
If you need any accessories, check with your
dealer.
For dealers to select the correct accessory, they
need to know the exact model designation of your
power tool.
See page 4.
A Dust Extraction Unit IDR. Retrofittable inte-
grated extraction unit for dust-free drilling.
B Tools with SDS-plus shank
C Connecting piece
D Geared chuck
E Twist drills for metal and wood
F Screwdriver bit
G Special grease (for lubricating the tool shanks)
H Scaffold hook
Assembly: Clip into scaffold hook mounting (8)
and turn until it engages in the desired posi-
tion.
For complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the main catalogue.
12 Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out by
qualified electricians ONLY!
Any Metabo power tool in need of repair can be
sent to one of the addresses listed in the spare
parts list.
Please enclose a description of the fault with the
power tool.

13 Environmental Protection

Metabo's packaging can be 100% recycled.
Scrap power tools and accessories contain large
amounts of valuable resources and plastics that
can be recycled.
These instructions are printed on chlorine-free
bleached paper.
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of
power tools in your household waste! In
accordance with European Guideline 2002/
96/EC on used electronic and electric equipment
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"Drilling".
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