Troubleshooting - Metabo RBE 12-180 Original Instructions Manual

6 Sanding belt
7 Press in the spindle locking button only when
the spindle is stationary
8 Arrow (direction of rotation of drive shaft)
6. Scope of delivery
The machine is also available with different
accessory parts. An overview can be found on page
4. Subject to change.
A Sanding belt, zirconia alumina
B Nylon web band
C Felt band
D Metabo Pyramid sanding belt
E Polishing paste
F Microfibre cloth
G Stainless steel cleaning spray
7. Initial Operation
Before plugging in, check that the rated mains
voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the
rating label, match with your power supply.
Australia: Always use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply with a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less.
Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (4)! Secure the additional handle by
screwing it tightly to the left or right.
8. Use
8.1 On/Off switch, continuous activation
Always guide the machine with both hands.
The machine must not be allowed to draw in
additional dust and shavings. When 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.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore, always hold the machine using
the handles provided, stand in a safe position and
concentrate.
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Switching on/Continuous activation: Push sliding
switch (1) forward. For continuous
activation, now tilt downwards until it
engages.
Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide
switch (1) and release.
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8.2 Setting belt speed
The belt speed can be preset via the setting wheel
(2)and is infinitely variable.
Positions 1-6 correspond approximately to the
following belt speeds:
1 ........ 2.7 m/s
2 ........ 3.8 m/s
3 ........ 5.1 m/s
8.3 Sanding belt replacement
See illustration on page 3.
- Release the tensioner arm (5) and remove the
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 arrow (8) on the
gearbox.
- Release the tensioner arm (5).
- Ensure that the sanding belt is completely on the
rollers.
8.4 Sanding procedure
Place the machine on the material such that the
sanding belt is parallel to the surface of the
workpiece.
When working, please ensure that the machine is
operated at right angles to the pipe so that the belt
does not fall off the rollers.
Using the additional handle, the belt can be pressed
against the pipe and at same time placed around it.
The angle of contact and the cutting output may be
changed by the contact pressure.
Keep the machine in constant motion because
otherwise recesses could be produced in the
material.
9. 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.

10. Troubleshooting

The electronic signal display (3) lights up
and the load speed decreases. The coil
temperature is too high! Run the machine in
idling until the electronics signal indicator switches
off.
The electronic signal display (3) flashes
and the machine does not start. The restart
protection is active. If the mains plug is
inserted with the machine switched on, or if the
current 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.
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4 ....... 6.3 m/s
5 ....... 7.6 m/s
6 ....... 8.5 m/s
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