Initial Operation - Metabo WB 18 LTX BL 125 Operating Instructions Manual

and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
with clean water and seek medical attention
immediately.
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws
related to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN
3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently
valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery
packs. If necessary, consult your freight forwarder.
Certified packaging is available from Metabo.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact
and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack
from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts
from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with
adhesive tape).
Symbols on the tool:
V ............ volts
....... direct current
n rated speed
.................
../min ...... revolutions per minute
rpm ......... revolutions per minute
4. Overview
See page 2.
1 Support flange
2 Spindle
3 Spindle locking button
4 Sliding on/off switch *
5 Electronic signal indicator*
6 Battery pack release button
7 Capacity indicator button
8 Capacity and signal indicator
9 Battery pack
10 Dust filter
11 Switch-on lock *
12 Trigger *
13 Additional handle / Additional handle with
vibration damping *
14 Safety cover
15 Clamping nut
16 2-hole spanner
17 Lever for safety guard attachment
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery

5. Initial Operation

5.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (13)! Attach the additional handle on
the left or right of the machine and secure.
5.2 Install safety guard
For safety reasons, always use the safety
guard provided for the respective wheel! See
also chapter 10.
Safety guard for grinding
Designed for work with grinding wheels, flap
sanding pads, diamond cut-off wheels.
See illustration E on page 2.
- Pull on the lever (17). Place the safety guard (14)
in the position indicated.
- Release the lever and turn the safety guard until
the lever engages.
- Pull on the (17)lever and turn the safety guard until
the closed section is facing the operator.
- Make sure that the guard is seated securely: the
lever must engage and you should not be able to
turn the safety guard.
5.3 Dust filter
See illustration A on page 2.
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (10).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (10). It is protected by the
electronics system from overheating (see
chapter9.).
To fit:
Attach the dust filter (10) as shown.
To remove:
Holding the dust filter at the edges, raise it slightly
(10) and then pull it downwards and remove.
5.4 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
position.
5.5 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (9).
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: (8)
- Press the button (7), the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.
5.6 Removing and inserting the battery pack
Hold the machine when removing and
inserting the battery back such that the on/off
switch cannot be unintentionally pressed.
Removal:
Press the battery pack release (6) button and pull
the battery pack (9) forwards.
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (9) until it engages.
ENGLISH en
Use only accessories that
are covered by at least
3.4 mm by the safety guard.
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