Metabo RSEV 17-125, Original Instructions Manual

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Original instructions
We declare and accept sole responsibility for
ensuring: these renovation grinders identified by
their type and serial number *1) conform to all
relevant provisions of the directives *2) and
standards *3). Technical documents for *4) - see
page 4.
The renovation grinder is designed for surface
grinding with diamond cups, fibre grinding plates
and cling-fit backing pads.
Do not use for abrasive cutting-off operations,
roughing work, sanding, polishing or flap disc work.
Do not machine any metallic materials.
Suitable for the extraction of dusts generated during
surface grinding of mineral materials, wood,
plastics, glassfibre-reinforced plastics, paints and
residue of adhesives.
Always use a suitable dust extraction system:
Connect an M-class vacuum cleaner to the
extractor connection piece (19). We recommend
using an antistatic suction hose Ø 35 mm.
Note: The ring brush may stick when thermoelastic
materials are processed.
The machine must not be used with water.
It is suitable for commercial use in trade and
industry.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.
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!
WARNING – Read the operating
instructions to 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.
Always include these documents when passing on
your power tool.
4.1 Safety warnings common for grinding,
sanding:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder or sand paper grinder . Read all safety
warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
b)
Operations such as polishing or cutting -off
or working with wire brushes are not
recommended to be performed with this power
tool. Operations for which the power tool was not
designed may create a hazard and cause personal
injury.
c)
Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer. Even if an accessory can be
attached to your power tool, this does not ensure
safe operation.
d)
The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than
their rated speed can break and fly apart.
e)
The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of
Y
our power tool. Incorrectly sized
accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.
f)
The threaded mounting of accessories must
match the grinder spindle thread. For
accessories mounted by flanges, the arbour
hole of the accessory must fit the locating
diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not
match the mounting hardware of the power tool will
run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may
result in a loss of control.
g)
Do not use damaged accessories. Inspect
accessories such as grinding discs before
each use for chips and cracks and inspect
backing pads for cracks, tear or excess wear
and wire brushes for loose or cracked wires. If
a power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect
for damage or install an undamaged
accessory. After inspecting and installing an
accessory, position yourself and bystanders
away from the plane of the rotating accessory
and run the power tool at the maximum no-load
speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will
normally break apart during this test time.
h)
Wear personal protective equipment. Use a
face shield, safety goggles or safety goggles
depending on the application. As appropriate,
wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and shop apron capable of stopping small
abrasive or workpiece fragments. Eye protection
must be capable of stopping flying debris generated
by various operations. A dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtering particles generated by
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2. Specified Conditions of Use
3. General Safety Information
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