Special Product Features; Commissioning; Attaching The Grinding Wheel - Metabo W 24-180 Operating Instructions Manual

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5 Special Product Features

• Main handle that can be rotated without the use
of tools
• Safety guard that is locked into position, can be
adjusted in seconds without the use of tools
• Metabo VibraTech (MVT): Integrated vibration-
restricting damping systems at all handles
• Metabo safety switch: Lock to prevent the
machine from being switched on unintentionally
• Dead man function: Machine switches off
immediately if the user releases the switch
• Auto-stop carbon brushes
(The special product features listed depend on the
equipment)

6 Commissioning

Before plugging in, check to see that the
rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as
specified on the rating label, match your power
supply.
6.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (8)! Manually screw in the additional
handle securely in the left, centre or right threaded
hole (depending on requirements).
6.2 Attaching the safety guard
(for work involving grinding wheels)
Prior to commissioning: Fit the
protective cover.
For reasons of safety, the safety guard (9)
should always be attached when roughing
work is performed.
For reasons of safety, the special parting
guard should always be attached before
parting work is performed (see chapter 11 Acces-
sories).
See illustration E on page 3.
- Push and hold the lever (13). Place the safety
guard (9) in the position indicated.
- Release the lever and turn the safety guard until
the lever engages.
- Push the 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.
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6.3 Rotatable main handle (depending on
features)
Only work with the main handle (7) engaged.
See illustration B on page 3.
- Push in the button (6).
- The main handle (7) can now be turned 90° to
both sides and can be engaged.
- Make sure that it is securely positioned: the main
handle (7) must be engaged and it should not be
possible to move it.
6.4 Power supply
The mains sockets must be protected using time-
delay fuses or circuit breakers.
7 Attaching the grinding
wheel
Disconnect the mains plug before changing
any accessories. The machine must be
switched off and the spindle at a standstill.
For reasons of safety, attach the parting
guard before performing parting work (see
chapter 11 Accessories).
7.1 Locking the spindle
Press in the spindle locking button (2) only
when the spindle is stationary!
- Press in the spindle locking button (2) and turn
the spindle
(1) by hand until you feel the spindle locking
button engage.
7.2 Placing the grinding wheel in position
See illustration C on page 3.
- Fit the support flange (10) on the spindle. The
flange should not turn on the spindle when prop-
erly attached.
- Position the grinding wheel on the support flange
(10) as shown in illustration C.
The grinding wheel must lay flat on the
supporting flange. The metal flange on the
parting grinder disc must lay flat on the support
flange.
7.3 Securing/Releasing the clamping nut
(depending on features)
Securing the clamping nut (11):
The 2 sides of the clamping nut are different.
Screw the clamping nut onto the spindle as
follows: