Initial Operation - Metabo FP 18 LTX Original Instructions Manual

Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
A 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
immediately!
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
The instructions in the operating instructions
of the battery pack must be followed.
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Filling nozzle/connection for grease hose
2 Venting valve
3 LED light
4 Switch for the LED light
5 Metal eyelets
6 Adjustment wheel
7 Trigger
8 Lock button for continuous operation
9 Handle
10 Battery pack release button
11 Button for capacity and signal indicator
12 Capacity and signal indicator *
13 Battery pack
14 Grease reservoir
15 Bar handle
16 Shoulder strap
17 Flexible hose
18 Switch lock
19 Two-speed switch
20 Hose holder
21 Thread for magnet*
22 Additional LED
23 Plunger rod
24 Plunger rod catch
25 Cover cap
26 Plastic hook
27 Conical grease nipple coupling
28 Silicone tab
29 Magnet
30 Adapter
31 Adapter thread
32 Cap (only TV 00)
33 Cap wings
34 Clamping coupling
*equipment-specific

6. Initial Operation

Remove the battery pack from the machine before
any adjustment or maintenance is carried out.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
6.1 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack (13) before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance dimin-
ishes.
Battery packs have a capacity and signal display
(13) (depends on design variant):
- Press the button (11), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- The battery pack is almost empty and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
Removing:
Press the battery pack release button (10) and pull
the battery pack (13) forwards.
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (13) until it engages.
6.2 LED lights (3)
Press the switch for LED light (4) to switch on the
LED light (3). Press the switch again to switch off the
light. The LED switches off automatically after 60
seconds.
6.3 Switching on and off
Before inserting the battery pack into the tool,
always make sure that the On/Off switch works
properly and returns to the OFF position when
released.
The switch lock (18) can be used to lock the trigger
switch against unintentional operation. Unlock
before switching on.
Switching on: press the trigger switch (7).
Switching off: Let go of the trigger switch (7) .
6.4 Adjusting the discharge pressure and
rate
WARNING – Do not change the speed mode
until the tool has come to a complete stop.
1. Select discharge rate by means of two-speed
switch (19):
Speed 1:
Working pressure 690 bar (10000 psi), discharge
rate 100 g/min
Speed 2:
Working pressure 413 bar (6000 psi), discharge
rate 290 g/min
Select number of strokes by means of
adjustment wheel (6):
Select the respective number of strokes (1-25) by
selecting the positions 1-25. Position "on"
corresponds to the continuous stroke during switch
actuation. See table p. 4. *5)
6.5 Continuous operation
Activate continuous operation with the lock button
(8).
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