Troubleshooting - Metabo BFE 9-20 Original Instructions Manual

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- Pull tensioner arm (7) backwards and remove
sanding belt (6).
- Place the new sanding belt on the rollers such that
its direction of circulation (arrows on the inside of
the sanding belt) matches the arrows (4) on the
cover. Place the sanding belt first on the drive
shaft and then on the roller on the sanding
attachment (1).
- Replace the cover (3) and tighten the screw (5) by
hand.
- Check the belt run and adjust if necessary (see
Section 7.4).
7.4 Adjusting belt run
Using the screw (2), adjust the sanding belt -
while the machine is not in operation and is
plugged out - so that it runs in the centre of the
sanding belt roller.
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7.5 Sanding procedure
Switch the machine on first before mounting it on
the workpiece.
Place the machine on the material such that the
sanding belt is parallel to the surface of the
workpiece.
Keep the machine in constant motion because
otherwise recesses could be produced in the
material.
7.6 Replacing the sanding attachment
See illustration C, page 2.
- Removing the sanding belt (see Section 7.3).
- Remove screw (2), and remove sanding
attachment (1).
- Attach the other sanding attachment as shown
(ensure that the nose at the end of the sanding
attachment is pointing in the direction of the
tensioning arm, see illustration C).
- Secure with screw (2).
- Attaching the sanding belt (see Section 7.3).
- Adjusting the belt run (see Section 7.4).
8. Cleaning, Maintenance
Motor cleaning: blow compressed air through the
rear ventilation slots of the machine regularly,
frequently and thoroughly. Here, the machine must
be held firmly.
9. Tips and Tricks
For optimum operation: Sand on the side on which
the sanding belt moves towards the machine.
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10. Troubleshooting

- Overload protection: There is a MAJOR
reduction in load speed. The motor temperature
is too high! Allow the machine to run at idle speed
until it has cooled down.
- Overload protection: There is a SLIGHT
reduction in load speed. The machine is
overloaded. Reduce the load before continuing to
work.
- Restart protection: The machine does not
start. The restart protection is active. If the mains
plug is inserted with the machine switched on, or if
the power supply is restored following an
interruption, the machine does not start up. Switch
the machine off and on again.
11. Accessories
Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
If you need any accessories, check with your
dealer.
The dealer needs to know the exact model of your
power tool in order to select the correct accessory.
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the main catalogue.
12. Repairs
Danger!
Repair of power tools must be carried out by
qualified electricians only!
If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it
must be replaced by a specially prepared supply
cord
available through the service organization.
If you have Metabo power tools that require
repairs, please contact your Metabo service
centre. For addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download a list of spare parts from
www.metabo.com.
13. Environmental Protection
The sanding dust generated may contain
hazardous materials: do not dispose of with the
household waste, but at a special collection point
for hazardous waste.
Observe national regulations on environmentally
compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused
machines, packaging and accessories.
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of
power tools in your household waste! In
accordance with European Guideline 2012/
19/EU on used electronic and electric equipment
and its implementation in national legal systems,
used power tools must be collected separately and
handed in for environmentally compatible recycling.