Metabo W 18 LTX 115 Quick, Original Instructions Manual

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- ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep
clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or
blowing stirs up dust.
- Vacuum or wash the protective clothing. Do not
blow, beat or brush.
4.8 Safety instructions for battery packs:
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to naked flame!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from
defective Li-ion battery packs!
If battery fluid leaks out and comes into
contact with your skin, rinse immediately
with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out
and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
with clean water and seek medical attention
immediately.
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws
related to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN
3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently
valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery
packs. If necessary, consult your freight forwarder.
Certified packaging is available from Metabo.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact
and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack
from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts
from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with
adhesive tape).
See page 2.
1 Clip to tighten/release the (tool-free) clamping
nut manually *
2 Clamping nut (tool-free) *
3 Support flange
4 Spindle
5 Spindle locking button
6 Sliding on/off switch *
7 Electronic signal indicator*
8 Battery pack release button
9 Capacity indicator button
10 Capacity and signal indicator
11 Battery pack
12 Dust filter
13 Switch-on lock *
14 Trigger *
15 Additional handle / Additional handle with
vibration damping *
16 Safety cover
17 Clamping nut *
18 2-hole spanner *
19 Lever for safety guard attachment
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery
6.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (15)! Attach the additional handle on
the left or right of the machine and secure.
6.2 Install safety guard
For safety reasons, always use the safety
guard provided for the respective wheel! See
also chapter 11.
Safety guard for grinding
Designed for work with grinding wheels, flap
sanding pads, diamond cut-off wheels.
See illustration E on page 2.
- Pull on the lever (19). Place the safety guard (16)
in the position indicated.
- Release the lever and turn the safety guard until
the lever engages.
- Pull on the (19)lever and turn the safety guard until
the closed section is facing the operator.
- Make sure that the guard is seated securely: the
lever must engage and you should not be able to
turn the safety guard.
Use only accessories that
are covered by at least
3.4 mm by the safety guard.
6.3 Dust filter
See illustration A on page 2.
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (12).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (12). It is protected by the
electronics system from overheating (see
chapter10.).
To fit:
Attach the dust filter (12) as shown.
To remove:
Holding the dust filter at the edges, raise it slightly
(12) and then pull it downwards and remove.
6.4 Rotating battery pack
See illustration B on page 2.
The rear section of the machine can be rotated 270°
in three stages, thus allowing the machine's shape
to be adapted to the working conditions. Only
operate the machine when it is in an engaged
position.
6.5 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (11).
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery
pack.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and
30°C.
"Li-Power" li-ion battery packs have a capacity
and signal indicator: (10)
- Press the button (9), the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
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6. Initial Operation
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- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.
6.6 Removing and inserting the battery pack
Hold the machine when removing and
inserting the battery back such that the on/off
switch cannot be unintentionally pressed.
Removal:
Press the battery pack release (8) button and pull
the battery pack (11) forwards.
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (11) until it engages.
Before carrying out any modifications: remove
the battery pack from the machine. The
machine must be switched off and the spindle at a
standstill.
For reasons of safety, attach the safety guard
for cut-off grinding before performing Abrasive
Cutting-Off Operations (see chapter 11.
Accessories).
7.1 Locking the spindle
- Press in the spindle locking button (5) and turn the
spindle
(4) by hand until you feel the spindle locking
button engage.
7.2 Placing the wheel in position
See illustration C on page 2.
- Fit the support flange (3) on the spindle. The
flange should not turn on the spindle when
properly attached.
- Place the grinding wheel on the support flange (3).
The grinding wheel must lay flat on the supporting
flange. The metal flange on the cut-off wheel must
lay flat on the support flange.
Note: The support flange (3) is secured to prevent it
from falling off. To remove: use some force if
necessary.
7.3 Securing/releasing the (tool-free)
clamping nut (depending on features)
Only tighten the (tool-free) clamping nut (2)
manually.
For the machine to operate, the clip (1) must
always lie flat on clamping nut (2) .
To secure the (tool-free) clamping nut (2):
Do not use the (tool-free) clamping nut if the
accessory has a clamping shank thicker than 6
mm! In this case, use the clamping nut (17) with 2-
hole spanner (18).
- Lock the spindle (see chapter 7.1).
- Flip up the clip (1) on the clamping nut.
- Fit the clamping nut (2) on the spindle (4). See
illustration on page 2.
- (1)Tighten the clamping nut on the clip manually
in a clockwise direction.
- Flip down the clip (1) again .
To release the (tool-free) clamping nut (2) :
- Lock the spindle (see chapter 7.1).
- Flip up the clip (1) on the clamping nut.
- Unscrew the clamping nut (2) , turning it
anticlockwise manually .
Note: If the clamping nut is very tightly secured (2),
you can also use a 2-hole spanner to unscrew it.
7.4 Securing/releasing the clamping nut
(depending on features)
Securing the clamping nut (17):
The 2 sides of the clamping nut are different. Screw
the clamping nut onto the spindle as follows:
See illustration D on page 2.
- A) For thin grinding wheels:
The edge of the clamping nut (17) faces upwards
so that the thin grinding wheel can be attached
securely.
B) For thick grinding wheels:
The edge of the clamping nut (17) faces
downwards so that the clamping nut can be
attached securely to the spindle.
- Lock the spindle. Turn the clamping nut (17)
clockwise using the 2-hole spanner (18) to
secure.
Releasing the clamping nut:
- Lock the spindle (see chapter 7.1). Turn the
clamping nut (17) anticlockwise using the 2-hole
spanner (18) to unscrew.
8.1 Switching On and Off
Always guide the machine with both hands.
Switch on first, then guide the accessory
towards the workpiece.
The machine must not be allowed to draw in
additional dust and shavings. When switching
the machine on and off, keep it away from dust
deposits. After switching off the machine, only place
it down when the motor has come to a standstill.
Avoid switching on the machine accidentally:
always switch it off when the battery pack is
removed from the machine.
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.
Machines with slide switch:
Switching on: Push the slide switch (6) forward.
For continuous activation, now tilt
downwards until it engages.
Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide
switch (6) and release.
7. Attaching the grinding wheel
8. Use
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