Initial Operation - Metabo GA 18 LTX Original Instructions Manual

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Protect battery packs from water and mois-
ture!
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 imme-
diately.
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Collet chuck
2 Collet chuck nut
3 Rubber sleeve *
4 Spindle locking button*
5 Additional handle *
6 Sliding switch
7 Main handle
8 Setting wheel for speed adjustment *
9 Dust filter *
10 Electronic signal indicator*
11 Battery pack release button *
12 Capacity indicator button *
13 Capacity and signal indicator *
14 Battery pack*
*equipment-specific

6. Initial Operation

6.1 For mains powered machines only
Before plugging in the device, check to see
that the rated mains voltage and mains
frequency, as specified on the rating label, match
your power supply.
6.2 For cordless machines only
Dust filter
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (9).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (9). It is protected by the elec-
tronics system from overheating (see chapter9.).
To fit: See page 2, illustration A.
Fit the dust filter (9) as shown.
To remove: Holding the dust filter (9) by the upper
edges, raise it slightly and then pull it downwards
and remove.
Rotating battery pack
See illustration B on page 2.
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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 posi-
tion.
Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (14).
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: (13)
- Press the button (12), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.
Removing and inserting the battery pack
To remove: Press the battery pack release button
(11) and pull the battery pack (14) downwards.
To fit:Slide in the battery pack (14) until it engages.
7. Use
7.1 Collet chucks
The tool's shank diameter must correspond
exactly to the collet bore of the collet chuck (1)!
Various collet chucks are available for different
shank diameters. See Accessories section.
7.2 Fitting the tools
Pull the mains plug from the socket.
Only use tools that are suited to the no-load
speed of your machine. See Technical Speci-
fications.
The tool's shank diameter must correspond
exactly to the collet bore of the collet chuck (1)!
For abrasive points, you must never exceed
the maximum open shank length specified by
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Insert the tool (with the full length of the shank) in the
collet chuck (1).
Bring the spindle to a standstill. (For the
GE 710 Compact, use the 13-mm spanner provided
for this purpose. For the GA 18 LTX, GE 710 Plus,
GA 18 LTX G and GE 950 G Plus, press the spindle
locking button (4)).
Using the 19-mm spanner, tighten the collet chuck
nut (2).
If there is no tool inserted in the collet chuck,
you can tighten the collet chuck manually
rather than with the spanner.