Initial Operation; Attaching The Grinding Wheel - Metabo WB 11-125 Quick Original Instructions Manual

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8 Additional handle / Additional handle with vibration
damping *
9 Safety guard for grinding
10 Support flange *
11 Lever for safety guard attachment
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery

6. Initial Operation

Before plugging in the device, check to see
that the rated mains voltage and mains
frequency, as specified on the rating label, match
your power supply.
6.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (8)! Attach the additional handle on
the left or right of the machine and secure.
6.2 Install safety guard
For safety reasons, always use the safety
guard provided for the respective wheel! See
also chapter 11.
Safety guard for grinding
Designed for work with roughing wheels, flap
sanding pads, diamond cut-off wheels.
See illustration E on page 2.
- Push and hold the lever (11). Place the safety
guard (9) in the position indicated.
- Release the lever and turn the safety guard until
the lever engages.
- Push the lever and turn the safety guard until the
closed section is facing the operator.
- Make sure that the guard is seated securely: the
lever must engage and you should not be able to
turn the safety guard.

7. Attaching the grinding wheel

Disconnect the mains plug before changing
any accessories. The machine must be
switched off and the spindle at a standstill.
For reasons of safety, attach the parting guard
before performing parting work (see chapter
11. Accessories).
7.1 Locking the spindle
- Press in the spindle locking button (4) and turn the
spindle (2) by hand until you feel the spindle
locking button engage.
7.2 Placing the grinding wheel in position
WBA..., WEBA..., WEPBA...:
See illustration C on page 2.
The Autobalancer support flange (3) is perma-
nently fitted on the spindle. As is the case with
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Use only accessories that
are covered by at least
3.4 mm by the safety guard.
most other angle grinders, a detachable support
flange is not necessary.
The contact surfaces of the Autobalancer
support flange (3), grinding wheel and the
"Quick" clamping nut (1) must be clean. Clean if
necessary.
- Place the grinding wheel on the Autobalancer
support flange (3).
The grinding wheel must lie flat on the Auto-
balancer supporting flange. The metal flange on
the parting grinder discs must lie flat on the Auto-
balancer support flange.
WB 11-125 Quick, WB 11-150 Quick:
See illustration D on page 2.
- Fit the support flange (10) on the spindle. The
flange should not turn on the spindle when prop-
erly attached.
- Place the grinding wheel on the support flange
(10). The grinding wheel must lay flat on the
supporting flange. The metal flange on the parting
grinder disc must lay flat on the support flange.
7.3 Tightening/loosening the "Quick" clamp-
ing nut
Securing the "Quick"clamping nut (1):
Do not use the "Quick" clamping nut if the acces-
sory has a clamping shank thicker than 8mm!
- Lock the spindle (see chapter 7.1).
- Position the "Quick"clamping nut (1) on the
spindle (2) so that the 2 lugs engage in the 2
grooves on the spindle. See illustration on page 3.
- Tighten the "Quick"clamping nut by turning clock-
wise by hand.
- Turn the grinding wheel firmly clockwise to tighten
the "Quick"clamping nut.
Releasing the "Quick"clamping nut (1):
The "Quick"clamping nut (1) must be attached
before the spindle locking button (4) can hold
the spindle!
- The machine continues to run after switching off.
- Press in the spindle locking button (4) just before
the grinding wheel stops. The "Quick"clamping
nut (1) is released.
8. Use
8.1 Switching On and Off
Always guide the machine with both hands.
Switch on first, then guide the accessory
towards the workpiece.
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.
Avoid inadvertent starts: always switch the
tool off when the plug is removed from the
mains socket or if there has been a power cut.