En Original Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Metabo SXE 425 turbotec Original Instructions Manual

Original instructions
1. Conformity Declaration
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and
directives specified on page 3.
2. Specified Use
The disc sander is suitable for dry sanding of flat
and curved surfaches, wood, plastics, non-ferrous
metals, sheet steel and similar materials, spackled
and painted surfaces, and is also suitable for
polilshing.
The user bears sole responsibility for damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.

3. General Safety Instructions

For your own protection and for the
protection of your electrical tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-
tions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your electrical tool only together with these
documents.
4. Special Safety Instructions
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases
to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in
conjunction with additives for wood conditioning
(chromate, wood preservative). Material containing
asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- Use a dust extractor or the dust collection box
where possible.
- To achieve a high level of dust collection, use a
suitable Metabo vacuum cleaner together with this
tool.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
Wear ear protectors when working for long periods
of time. High noise levels over a prolonged period of
time may affect your hearing.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may
be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be
processed.
Secure the workpiece against slipping, e.g. with the
help of clamping devices.
Australia: Use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply with a rated residual current of
30 mA or less.
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Sanding disc
2 Support plate
3 Additional handle (removable)
4 Knurled screw
5 Setting wheel for selecting oscillating frequency
6 TurboBoost switch
7 Locking button for continuous activation
8 Trigger switch
9 Locking button for
"Duo" oscillating circuit setting *
10 Hexagon spanner
11 Button for removing the dust collection box
12 Dust collection box
13 Cleaning flap
14 Fluted filter
15 Locking screw for support plate
16 Braking ring of support plate brake
* depends on model
6. Commissioning
Before plugging in, check to see that the rated
mains voltage and mains frequency,
as stated on the rating label, match your power
supply.
6.1 Additional handle
The removable additional handle (3) can be
screwed onto the machine with the integrated
knurled screw (4).
If required, insert a Phillips screwdriver in the hole at
the end of the additional handle to release or tighten
the knurled screw (4).
6.2 Installation of sanding disc
Simple attachment and removal thanks to the
velcro-type fastening.
Simply press on the sanding disc such that the
holes in the sanding disc (1) are aligned with the
support plate (2).
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