Initial Operation - Metabo RB 18 LTX 60 Operating Instructions Manual

frequently and thoroughly. Here, the machine must
be held firmly.
We recommend using a stationary extractor system
and connecting a residual current circuit-breaker
(FI) upstream. When the machine is shut down via
the FI circuit-breaker, it must be checked and
cleaned. For information on cleaning the motor, see
chapter 7. Cleaning.
3.2 Special safety instructions for cordless
machines:
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
any adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the
machine is switched off.
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.
SYMBOLS ON THE TOOL:
.......Class II Construction
V ..........volts
A ..........amperes
Hz ........hertz
~
..........alternating current
........direct current
n .........no load speed
0
../min ...revolutions per minute
rpm ......revolutions per minute
B .........sanding belt length
L
4. Overview
See Page 2 and 3.
1 Battery pack (RB 18 LTX 60)
2 Capacity indicator button (RB 18 LTX 60)
3 Capacity and signal indicator (RB 18 LTX 60)
4 Button to unlock battery pack (RB 18 LTX 60)
5 Electronic signal indicator (RB 18 LTX 60)
6 Dust filter (RB 18 LTX 60)
7 Sliding on/off switch
8 Additional handles
9 Sanding belt
10 Sanding head
11 Arrow (direction of sanding belt motion)*
12 Adjuster screw (for setting the tension force)
13 Release lever
14 Adjusting wheel for setting belt speed (RBE 9-
60)
15 Sanding belt roller
16 Pressure spring
17 Screw (see chapter 5.4 and 5.5)

5. Initial Operation

5.1 For mains powered machines only
Mains connection
Before plugging in the device, check that the
rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as
specified on the rating label, match your power
supply.
Setting belt speed
The belt speed can be preset via the setting wheel
(14) and is infinitely variable.
Positions 1-6 correspond approximately to the
following belt speeds:
1 .................8.0 m/s
2 .................9.5 m/s
3 ...............11.0 m/s
Sanding belts and recommended adjusting wheel
settings:
Ceramic grain, standard corundum and zirconium
corundum belts ................................. Position 2 - 4
Metabo pyramid belt ......................... Position 3 - 5
Fleece belt ........................................ Position 4 - 6
Felt belt (polishing) ........................... Position 4 - 6
5.2 For cordless machines only
Dust filter
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (6).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (6). It is protected by the elec-
tronics system from overheating (see chapter8.).
Attaching: See page 2, illustration A.
Attach dust filter (6) as shown.
To remove: Holding the dust filter (6) by the upper
edges, raise it slightly and then pull it downwards
and remove.
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 posi-
tion.
Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (1).
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: (3)
- Press the button (2), the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
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4.............. 12.0 m/s
5.............. 13.0 m/s
6.............. 14.0 m/s
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