Initial Operation - Metabo KNS 18 LTX 150 Operating Instructions Manual

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necessary to remove dust, first remove the battery
pack (use non-metallic objects) and avoid
damaging internal components.
Damaged, eccentric or vibrating tools must not be
used.
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
any adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the
machine is switched off.
A damaged or cracked additional handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective
additional handle.
A damaged or cracked hand guard must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective
hand guard.
3.5 Safety instructions for battery packs:
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to naked flame!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from
defective Li-ion battery packs!
If battery fluid leaks out and comes into
contact with your skin, rinse immediately
with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out
and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
with clean water and seek medical attention
immediately.
SYMBOLS ON THE TOOL:
...........Class II Construction
V...............volts
.......... direct current
rpm ......... revolutions per minute
.../min ..... revolutions per minute
n ............. rated speed
4. Overview
See page 2.
1 Hand protection
2 Extension arm
3 Screw for adjusting the extension arm
4 Additional handle / Additional handle with vibration
damping *
5 Sliding on/off switch
6 Electronic signal indicator
7 Battery pack release button
8 Capacity indicator button
9 Capacity and signal indicator
10 Battery pack
11 Dust filter
12 Adjusting nut
13 Accessory *
14 Support flange
15 Spindle
8
16 Screws for securing the hand guard
17 Allen key
18 2-hole spanner
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery

5. Initial Operation

5.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (4)! Attach the additional handle on
the left or right of the machine and secure.
5.2 Attaching the hand guard
Always work with the hand guard (1) attached.
To rotate hand guard (if required):
See illustration c, page 2.
Extract the screws (16), remove the hand
guard (1) and replace it so it is turned. Secure
with screws (16).
5.3 Dust filter
See illustration c on page 2.
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (11).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (11). It is protected by the
electronics system from overheating (see
chapter9.).
To fit:
See fig. page 2. Attach the dust filter (11) as shown.
To remove:
Holding the dust filter at the edges, raise it slightly
(11) and then pull it downwards and remove.
5.4 Rotating battery pack
See illustration c on page 2.
The rear section of the machine can be rotated 270°
in three stages, thus allowing the machine's shape
to be adapted to the working conditions. Only
operate the machine when it is in an engaged
position.
5.5 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (10).
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery
pack.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and
30°C.
"Li-Power" li-ion battery packs have a capacity and
signal indicator: (9)
- Press the button (8), the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.