6. NEVER touch moving parts.
NEVER
place your hands,
fi
ngers or
other body parts near the tool’s moving
parts.
7. NEVER operate without all guards in place.
NEVER
operate this tool without all guards or safety
features in place and in proper working order. If
maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a
guard or safety feature, be sure to replace the guard
or safety feature before resuming operation of the
tool.
8. Use right tool.
Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy-duty tool.
Don’t use tool for purpose not intended —for
example— don’t use circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
9. NEVER use a power tool for applications other
than those speci
fi
ed.
NEVER
use a power tool for applications other than
those speci
fi
ed in the Instruction Manual.
10. Handle tool correctly.
Operate the tool according to the instructions provided
herein. Do not drop or throw the tool.
NEVER
allow the
tool to be operated by children, individuals unfamiliar
with its operation or unauthorized personnel.
11. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in place.
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted.
Check their condition periodically.
12. Do not use power tools if the plastic housing or
handle is cracked.
Cracks in the tool’s housing or handle can lead to
electric shock. Such tools should not be used until
repaired.
13. Wheels and accessories must be securely
mounted to the tool.
Prevent potential injuries to youself or others. Wheels
and accessories which have been mounted to the tool
should be secure and tight.
14. Keep motor air vent clean.
The tool’s motor air vent must be kept clean so that
air can freely
fl
ow at all times. Check for dust build-up
frequently.
15. NEVER use a tool which is defective or operating
abnormally.
If the tool appears to be operating unusually, making
strange noises, or otherwise appears defective, stop
using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a
metabo HPT authorized service center.
16. NEVER leave tool running unattended. Turn
power o
ff
.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
– Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear when
working in dusty conditions, if it should become
necessary to clear dust,
fi
rst disconnect the tool from
the mains supply (use non metallic objects) and avoid
damaging internal parts;
– Always use eye and ear protection. Other personal
protective equipment such as dust mask, gloves,
helmet and apron should be worn;
– Pay attention to the wheel that continues to rotate
after the tool is switched o
ff
.
– Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
– Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and
charger.
– Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery.
Shortcircuiting the battery will cause a great electric
current and overheat. It results in burn or damage to
the battery.
– Do not dispose of the battery in
fi
re. If the battery is
burnt, it may explode.
– Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots of the
charger. Inserting metal objects or in
fl
ammables into
the charger air ventilation slots will result in electrical
shock hazard or damaged charger.
– Bring the battery to the shop from which it was
purchased as soon as the post-charging battery life
becomes too short for practical use. Do not dispose
of the exhausted battery.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS
1. ALWAYS use proper guard with grinding wheel.
A guard protects operator from broken wheel
fragments.
2. Accessories must be rated for at least the speed
recommended on the tool warning label.
Wheels and other accessories running over rated
speed can
fl
y apart and cause injury.
3. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the cutting
tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal
parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
4. ALWAYS wear ear protectors when using the tool
for extended periods.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise can cause hearing loss.
5. Use only a depressed center wheel with a rated
capacity which is GREATER than 13,300 /min.
Using any wheel a rated capacity LESS than
13,300 /min and/or an incorrect sized wheel (see
SPECIFICATIONS at page 12) may result in wheel
breakage,
fl
ying wheel fragments, and resulting in
death or serious injury.
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