Metabo GA 18 LTX Original Instructions Manual page 11

Original instructions
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1. Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
these straight grinders conform to the standards
and directives specified on page 3.
2. Specified conditions of use
The straight grinders are designed...
- ... for fine grinding work with abrasive points on
metal.
- ... for fine cutting work with small cutting wheels on
metal.
- ... for routing with end mill cutters on non-ferrous
metals, plastics, hardwood, etc.
- ...for working with paint and round wire brushes
- ...for working with polishing bobs
- ...for working with felt polishing tools
- ...for working with lamellar grinding wheels
The machine is not suitable for working with
polishing bells.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
3. General safety instructions
For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool, pay atten-
tion to all parts of the text that are marked
with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-
tions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your electrical tool only together with these
documents.
4. Special Safety Instructions
4.1 Safety Warnings Common for Grinding,
Sanding, Wire Brushing, Polishing or
Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
Use
a) This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder, sander, wire brush, polisher or cut-off
tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with
this power tool. Failure to follow all the instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
b) Do not use any accessories that are not
specifically designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory
can be attached to your power tool, it does not
assure safe operation.
c) 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.
d) The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized acces-
sories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
e) The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing
pads or any other accessory must properly fit
the spindle of the power tool. Accessories with
arbour holes that do not match the mounting hard-
ware of the power tool will run out of balance,
vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
f) Do not use damaged accessories. Before
each use, inspect accessories such as abra-
sive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad
for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If a power tool or
accessory is dropped, check it for damage or
install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory, posi-
tion yourself and bystanders away from the
plane of the rotating accessory and run the
power tool at maximum no-load speed for one
minute. Damaged accessories will normally break
apart during this test time.
g) Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use a face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appro-
priate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and workshop apron capable of stop-
ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping
flying debris generated by various operations. The
dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtering
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
loss.
h) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
the work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory
may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate
area of operation.
i) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. A cutting acces-
sory that comes in contact with a "live" wire may
render exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and give the operator an electric shock.
j) Position the cord clear of the spinning acces-
sory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or
snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into
the spinning accessory.
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