Metabo GVB 18 LTX BL 11-28 Original Instructions Manual page 16

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- Press the button (15), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- The battery pack is almost empty and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
6.4 Removing and inserting the battery pack
Hold the machine when removing and
inserting the battery pack so that the on/off
switch cannot be unintentionally pressed.
Removing:
Press the battery pack release (11) button and
remove the battery pack (12).
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (12) until it engages.
7. Use
7.1 Collet chucks
The tool's shank diameter must correspond
exactly to the collet bore of the collet chuck (1)!
Various collet chucks are available for different
shank diameters. See the Accessories chapter.
7.2 Fitting the tools
Prior to any conversion work: remove battery
pack from machine. The machine must be
switched off and the spindle at a standstill.
Only use tools that are suited to the no-load
speed of your machine. See the Technical
Specifications.
The tool's shank diameter must correspond
exactly to the collet bore of the collet chuck (1)!
For abrasive points, you may never exceed
the maximum open shank length specified by
the manufacturer l
The maximum permitted shaft length is the sum of l
and the maximum insertion depth L
13.)
Insert the tool (with the full length of the shank) in the
collet chuck (1).
Bring the spindle to a standstill. For the GVB 18 LTX
BL 11-28, use the 13-mm spanner provided for this
purpose. For the GVB 18 LTX BL 11-28, GVB 18
LTX BL 11-7 HT, GVPB 18 LTX BL 11-28, press the
spindle locking button (4)).
Using the 17/19-mm spanner, tighten the collet
chuck nut (2).
If there is no tool inserted in the collet chuck,
you can tighten the collet chuck manually
rather than with the spanner.
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7.3 Setting speed
The speed can be preset and modified using the
setting wheel (14). For a list of speeds, see the table
on page 3.
7.4 Switching on and off
Always guide the machine with both hands.
Switch on first, then guide the accessory
towards the workpiece.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore always hold the machine with
both hands using the handles provided (3), (6),
maintain a steady position and concentrate on your
work.
Avoid the machine swirling up or taking in dust
and chips. After switching off the machine,
only place it down when the motor has come to a
standstill.
Machines with a slide switch:
Switching on: push the slide switch (5) forwards.
For continuous operation, tilt it downwards until it
engages.
Switching off: press the rear end of the slide switch
(5) and release it.
Machines with slide switch
(with dead man function):
(Machines with the designation GVPB...)
Switching on: Slide the switch-on lock (10) in the
direction of the arrow and press the trigger (9).
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Switching off: Release the trigger switch (9).
7.5 Working Directions
Grinding, sanding, polishing or using wire
brushes: Press gently and evenly on the machine
and move it from side to side over the surface.
Routing: Press gently and evenly on the machine.
Cut-off grinding:
Always work against the run of the disc
(see illustration). Otherwise the
machine may kick back from the cut in
an out of control manner. Guide the
machine evenly at a speed suitable for
the material being processed. Do not tilt, apply
excessive force or sway from side to side.
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