Overview; Use; Switching On And Off; Selection Of Direction Of Rotation - Metabo BE 6 Manual Original

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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.
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 (please unfold).
1 Chuck key (for a geared chuck)
2 Geared chuck
3 Keyless chuck
4 Rotation selector switch
5 Trigger
6 Locking button (continuous activation)
6 Commissioning
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.
To guarantee secure purchase of the
chuck: After initial drilling (clockwise), use a
screwdriver to firmly tighten the safety screw
inside the drill chuck. Caution left-handed thread!
(see Section 7.5)

7 Use

7.1

Switching On and Off

To start the machine, press the trigger switch (5).
The speed can be changed using the trigger
switch.
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For continuous operation the trigger switch can be
locked using the lock button (6). To stop the
machine, press the trigger switch again.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore, always hold the machine
with both hands using the handles provided,
stand in a safe position and concentrate.
7.2

Selection of direction of rotation

See illustration, page 3.
Do not activate the rotation selector
switch (4) unless the motor has
completely stopped.
Select direction of rotation:
R = Clockwise
L = Counter-clockwise
The drill chuck must be firmly screwed
onto the spindle and the safety screw
inside the drill chuck must be firmly tightened
with a screwdriver. (Caution, left-handed
thread!) If rotated counterclockwise (e.g. when
screwing) it could otherwise become loose.
7.3

Tool change with a geared chuck (2)

See illustrations, page 3.
Clamping tool:
Insert the tool and use the chuck key (1) to
uniformly clamp tight in all 3 bores.
Removing tool:
Open the geared chuck (2) with chuck key (1) and
remove tool.
7.4 Tool change
with keyless chuck (3)
See illustrations, page 3.
Insert tool. Hold ring (a) and turn the sleeve (b) with
your other hand in direction "GRIP, ZU" until
further rotation is impossible.
With a soft tool shank, retightening may be
required after a short drilling period.
Opening chuck: Hold ring (a) and turn the sleeve (b)
with your other hand in direction "AUF, RELEASE".
If the chuck is very securely tightened: Unplug.
Hold drill chuck using an open-end spanner at the
flats on its head and turn the sleeve (b) vigourously
in direction of "AUF, RELEASE".