Initial Operation; Cleaning & Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Metabo RBE 15-180 Original Instructions Manual

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
5. Overview
See page 2
1 Sliding switch
2 Adjusting wheel for setting belt speed
3 Electronic signal indicator
4 Additional handle
5 Tensioner arm for replacing the sanding belt
6 Sanding belt
7 Press in the spindle locking button only when
the spindle is stationary
8 Arrow (direction of rotation of drive shaft)

6. Initial Operation

Before plugging in, check that the rated mains
voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the
rating label, match with your power supply.
Always install an RCD with a max. trip current
of 30 mA upstream.
Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (4)! Secure the additional handle by
screwing it tightly to the left or right.
7. Use
7.1 On/Off switch, continuous activation
Always guide the machine with both hands.
The machine must not be allowed to draw in
additional dust and shavings. When switching
the machine on and off, keep it away from dust
deposits.
After switching off the machine, only place it
down when the motor has come to a standstill.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore, always hold the machine using
the handles provided, stand in a safe position and
concentrate.
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Switching on/Continuous activation: Push sliding
switch (1) forward. For continuous
activation, now tilt downwards until it
engages.
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Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide
switch (1) and release.
7.2 Setting belt speed
The belt speed can be preset via the setting wheel
(2)and is infinitely variable.
Positions 1-6 correspond approximately to the
following belt speeds:
1 ........ 8,4 m/s
2 ........ 12,5 m/s
3 ........ 16,5 m/s
7.3 Sanding belt replacement
See illustration on page 3.
- Release the tensioner arm (5) and remove the
sanding belt (6).
- Place the new sanding belt on the rollers such that
its direction of circulation (arrows on the inside of
the sanding belt) matches the arrow (8) on the
gearbox.
- Release the tensioner arm (5).
- Ensure that the sanding belt is completely on the
rollers.
7.4 Sanding procedure
Place the machine on the material such that the
sanding belt is parallel to the surface of the
workpiece.
When working, please ensure that the machine is
operated at right angles to the pipe so that the belt
does not fall off the rollers.
Using the additional handle, the belt can be pressed
against the pipe and at same time placed around it.
The angle of contact and the cutting output may be
changed by the contact pressure.
Keep the machine in constant motion because
otherwise recesses could be produced in the
material.
8. Cleaning, Maintenance
Motor cleaning: blow compressed air through the
rear ventilation slots of the machine regularly,
frequently and thoroughly. Here, the machine must
be held firmly.

9. Troubleshooting

The electronic signal display (3) lights up
and the load speed decreases. There is too
much load on the machine! Run the machine
in idling until the electronics signal indicator
switches off.
The machine does not start. The
electronic signal display (3) flashes. The
restart protection is active. If the mains plug is
inserted with the machine switched on, or if the
power supply is restored following an interruption,
the machine does not start up. Switch the machine
off and on again.
ENGLISH en
4 ....... 20,6 m/s
5 ....... 24,6 m/s
6 ....... 28,8 m/s
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