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Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- Do not direct the escaping particles and the
exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons
or on dust deposits.
- Use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers
- 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.
Symbols on the tool:
.......... Class II Construction
V ............. volts
A ............. amperes
Hz ........... hertz
.../min...... revolutions per minute
~ ............. alternating current
............ alternating current /direct current
n.............. rated speed
See page 2.
1 Spindle
2 Spindle locking button
3 Lock (to prevent the machine from being switched
on unintentionally, or for continuous operation)*
4 Trigger ( for switching on and off)
5 Additional handle
6 Safety guard
7 Support flange* (CANADA)
8 Clamping nut* (CANADA)
9 2-hole spanner* (CANADA)
10 Screw (for adjusting and securing the
safety guard)
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery
• Restriction of the starting current by means of soft
start
• Metabo safety switch: Lock to prevent the
machine from being switched on unintentionally
• Dead man function: Machine switches off
immediately if the user releases the switch
• Restart protection: Prevents the machine from
starting unintentionally
• Carbon brushes
(The special product features listed depend on the
equipment)
Before plugging in, check to see that the rated
mains voltage and mains frequency, as
specified on the rating label, match your power
supply.
Always install an RCD(GFCI) with a max. trip
current of 30 mA upstream.
6.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (5)! Manually screw in the additional
handle securely in the left, centre or right threaded
hole (depending on requirements).
6.2 Attaching the safety guard
(for work involving grinding wheels)
Prior to commissioning: Fit the
protective cover.
For reasons of safety, the safety guard (6)
should always be attached when roughing
work is performed.
For reasons of safety, the special parting
guard should always be attached before
parting work is performed (see chapter 11.
Accessories).
See illustration D/E on page 2.
- Slacken the screw (10). Place the safety guard (6)
in the position indicated.
- Turn the safety guard until the closed section is
facing the operator.
- Tighten the screw (10), ensuring that the anti-twist
device engages in the slots.
- Make sure that the guard is seated securely: you
should not be able to turn the safety guard.
6.3 Power supply
The mains sockets must be protected using time-
delay fuses or circuit breakers.
Machines with "X" in the model designation:
(with integrated, automatic restriction of the starting
current (soft start)). The mains sockets can also be
protected using fast-acting fuses or circuit breakers.
Disconnect the mains plug before changing
any accessories. The machine must be
switched off and the spindle at a standstill.
For reasons of safety, attach the parting guard
before performing parting work (see chapter
11. Accessories).
7.1 Locking the spindle
Press in the spindle locking button (2) only
when the spindle is stationary!
- Press in the spindle locking button (2) and turn the
spindle
(1) by hand until you feel the spindle locking
button engage.
7.2 Placing the grinding wheel in position
See illustration B on page 2.
- Fit the support flange (7) on the spindle. The
flange should not turn on the spindle when
properly attached.
- Position the grinding wheel on the support flange
(7) as shown in illustration B.
The grinding wheel must lay flat on the supporting
4. Overview
5. Special Product Features
6. Commissioning
7. Attaching the grinding wheel
