Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear
when working in dusty conditions. If it should
become necessary to clear dust, first disconnect
the tool from the mains supply (use non metallic
objects) and avoid damaging internal parts.
Abrasive wheels shall be stored and handled with
care in accordance with manufacturer`s
instructions.
Read operation instructions
Wear safety goggles
A damaged or cracked side handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a
defective side handle.
5
Functional Description
Refer to illustrations on page 3 (Please fold out).
1 * Start / stop lever for switching ON / OFF
2
Safety lock button - to prevent the tool from
being switched on unintentionally
3 * Side handle / Side handle with vibration
damping
4
Guard
5 * Grinding disc
6
Spindle lock button
7
Handle setting button
8
Inner flange
9 * "Quick” clamping nut - or alternatively -
10 * Clamping nut with –
11 * Pin spanner
* depending on equipment
6
Special Product Features
Marathon-Motor
The dust-protected Metabo
Marathon-Motor with its Metabo
winding-protection grid and
powder-coated coil winding
ensures up to 50% longer
service life.
Wheel guard
(not W 20-230 SP)
The wheel guard requires no tools for adjustment.
This allows it to be adjusted for a variety of
applications in a matter of seconds.
Auto-stop carbon brushes
When the auto-stop carbon brushes wear down to
a predetermined level the power tool is
automatically switched off, thus ruling out the
possibility of damage to the armature.
The handle can be twisted without the need for
special tools
Whether for cut-off work or for roughing down, the
trigger is always in the ideally accessible position.
Additional side handle with vibration damping
(depending on scope of supply):
For comfortable work in continuous operation.
7
Assembly, Initial Use
Before initial use, check that the mains
voltage and mains frequency stated on
the rating plate match the figures for
your own mains supply.
Mains connection
The mains sockets must be protected by slow-
blow safety fuses or circuit breakers.
Machines with the designation WX:
(with integrated, automatic starting current
limiting device)
The mains sockets can also be protected by fast-
blow safety fuses or circuit breakers.
Attaching side handle
Never use angle grinder without the side
handle attached!
Screw in handle to stop in left, middle or right-
hand threaded hole (as required) and tighten fully.
Fit wheel guard
(before working with the cutting or grinding disc)
Open clamping lock and place guard over neck of
machine (align notch with arrow). Adjust guard as
required and close clamping lock.
If necessary, increase clamping force by
tightening slotted screw.
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