Initial Operation; Switching On And Off; Setting Speed; Installing The Tools - Metabo PE 12-175 Instructions For Use Manual

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Initial Operation

Before plugging in, check to see that
the rated mains voltage and mains
frequency, as stated on the rating label,
match with your power supply.
Inserting mains supply plug
The red electronics signal indicator (6) lights up
briefly when the mains plug is inserted in the
socket, indicating readiness for operation.
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Switching On and Off

First switch on, then attach the tool to the
workpiece.
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.
To switch on:
Push the slide switch (1) forwards until it engages
(continuous operation).
To switch off:
Press the rear of the slide switch.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore, always hold the machine
with both hands at the intended handles,
take a secure stance and concentrate on
the work.
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Setting Speed

The speed can be preset via the thumb-wheel
and is infinitely variable.
Positions 1-6 correspond approximately to the
following no-load speeds:
1 700 / rpm
2 1100 / rpm
3 1500 / rpm
The VTC electronics make material-compatible
work possible and an almost constant speed,
even under load.

10 Installing the tools

The spindle lock button (2) may only be
pressed when the spindle is completely
stationary !
4 1800 / rpm
5 2000 / rpm
6 2200 / rpm
Locking the spindle
Push in the spindle locking knob (2) and turn the
spindle by hand until you feel the spindle locking
knob engage.
10.1

Installing hand protection

(for work with the support plate and
sanding sheet, or lambskin polishing disc
with cord drive)
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6
Fit the hand protection (5) via the threaded
element on the additional handle (6). Align hand
protection and install with additional handle.
10.2 Installing support plate and
sanding sheet
Only use the adjusting nut supplied
with the support plate.
Place the support plate on the spindle as shown
in the illustration. Screw on sanding sheet with
adjusting nut supplied with support plate. Locking
the spindle. Tighten sanding sheet with support
plate manually in a clockwise direction.
Release by hand or with a two-hole spanner if
necessary.

11 Maintenance

Disconnect the mains plug before starting any
maintenance work.
Motor cleaning: blow compressed air through the
rear ventilation slots of the machine regularly,
ENGLISH
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