Use; Troubleshooting - Metabo PWE 11-100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Do not allow water within the vicinity of the
machine or close to people in the working
area.
Always position the machine so that no water
can enter the machine or come in contact
with electrical components.
- Ensure that the shut-off cock (1) is closed.
- Ensure that the water tap to the water supply is
closed.
- Fit a water hose (1/2") with a standard self-
locking quick connector to the connection piece
(2) until it locks into place.
- Open the water tap to the water supply.
To remove the hose, close the water tap to
the water supply and then open the shut-off
cock (1) to release the pressure in the hose. When
removing the hose, make sure that no water enters
the machine. Close the shut-off cock (1).
6.6 Fitting/Removing the accessory
Press in the spindle locking knob (11) only
when the spindle is stationary!
To fit:
- Press in the spindle locking button (11) and turn
the spindle (8) by hand until you feel the spindle
locking button engage.
- Manually screw on the support plate (18) (with
velcro-type fastening), turning clockwise.
- Simply press the polishing disc (17) (with velcro-
type fastening) so that the polishing disc (17) and
support plate (18) are perfectly aligned.
To remove:
- Press the spindle locking button (11).
- Manually unscrew the support plate (18), turning
anticlockwise (apply a flat wrench to the spanner
flat of the plate if necessary).

7 Use

7.1 Setting speed
The speed can be preset via the setting wheel (19)
and is infinitely variable.
Positions 1-6 correspond approximately to the
following no-load speeds:
1 ......... 1750 / min
2 ......... 2700 / min
3 ......... 3500 / min
The VTC electronics make material-compatible
work possible and an almost constant speed, even
under load.
7.2 Switching On and Off
Switch on first, then guide the accessory
towards the workpiece.
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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.
mains socket or if there has been a power cut.
hands. Therefore, always hold the machine with
both hands using the handles provided, stand in a
safe position and concentrate.
Switching on: Push the slide switch (12) forward.
Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide
7.3
To start work:
- Set up the water connection (see chapter 6.5)
- Test the GFCI (see chapter 6.3).
- Open the shut-off cock (1): water flows from the
spindle (8).
- If necessary, adjust the speed. Switch on the
machine.
- Fit the accessory on the tool.
- Apply moderate pressure on the machine and
move it to and fro across the surface.
To finish work:
- Remove the accessory from the tool.
- Switch off the machine and allow it to come to a
standstill.
- Close the shut-off cock (1).
- Store away the machine.

8 Troubleshooting

The pilot light (7) does not go out when the
TEST button (5) is pressed. Unplug. You must not
use the machine! Have a qualified electrician
check the machine.
The GFCI (4) switches off the machine repeat-
edly when it is turned on. Unplug. You must not
4 ........4050 / min
use the machine! Have a qualified electrician
5 ........4800 / min
check the machine.
6 ........5400 / min
The electronic signal display (13) lights up and
the load speed decreases. The coil temperature
is too high! Run the machine in idling until the elec-
tronics signal indicator switches off.
The machine must not be allowed to draw in
additional dust and shavings. When
Avoid inadvertent starts: always switch the
tool off when the plug is removed from the
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
For continuous activation, now tilt down-
wards until it engages.
switch (12) and release.
Working instructions