Attaching The Grinding Wheel - Metabo WXLA 24-180 Quick Original Instructions Manual

14 Quick-release clamp (to adjust safety guard
without the use of tools)*
15 Screw (to adjust clamping force of quick-
release clamp)*
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery
6. Commissioning
Before plugging in, check to see that the rated
mains voltage and mains frequency, as
specified on the rating label, match your power
supply.
Australia: Always use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply with a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less.
Always use an extension cable with a minimum
2
diameter of 1.5 mm . The extension cable must be
suitable for the machine power rating (see
Technical Specifications). If using a roll of cable,
always roll up the cable completely.
6.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (10)! Manually screw in the
additional handle securely in the left, centre or right
threaded hole (depending on requirements).
6.2 Attaching the safety guard
(for work involving grinding wheels)
Prior to commissioning: Fit the
protective cover.
For reasons of safety, the safety guard (11)
should always be attached when roughing
work is performed.
For reasons of safety, the special parting
guard should always be attached before
parting work is performed (see chapter 11.
Accessories).
See illustration E on page 2.
- Open quick-release clamp (14). Mount the safety
guard (11) in the position indicated.
- Turn the safety guard until the closed section is
facing the operator.
- Close quick-release clamp.
- If necessary, increase clamping force of quick-
release clamp by tightening the screw (15) (with
opened quick-release clamp).
6.3 Rotatable main handle
(depending on features)
Only work with the main handle (9) engaged.
See illustration B on page 2.
- Push in the button (8).
- The main handle (9) can now be turned 90° to both
sides and can be engaged.
-Use only accessories that
are covered by at least
3.4 mm by the safety
guard.
- Make sure that it is securely positioned: the main
handle (9) must be engaged and it should not be
possible to move it.
6.4 Power supply
The mains sockets must be protected using time-
delay fuses or circuit breakers.
Machines with "X" in the model designation:
(with integrated, automatic restriction of the starting
current (soft start)). The mains sockets can also be
protected using fast-acting fuses or circuit breakers.

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) only
when the spindle is stationary!
- Press in the spindle locking button (4) and turn the
spindle
(3) by hand until you feel the spindle locking
button engage.
7.2 Placing the grinding wheel in position
See illustration C on page 2.
The Autobalancer support flange (3) is
permanently fitted on the spindle. As is the
case with 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-Stop adjusting nut (1) or other adjusting nut
(12) must be clean. Clean if necessary.
- Place the grinding wheel on the Autobalancer
support flange (3) (see illustrations above).
The grinding wheel must lie flat on the
Autobalancer supporting flange. The metal flange
on the parting grinder discs must lie flat on the
Autobalancer support flange.
7.3 Securing/Releasing the "Quick"
clamping nut (depending on features)
Securing the "Quick"clamping nut (1):
Do not use the "Quick" clamping nut if the
accessory has a clamping shank thicker than
8mm! In this case, use the clamping nut (12) with 2-
hole spanner (13).
Only use the "Quick" clamping nut when
undamaged and in perfect operating condition :
the arrow must point to the notch on the outer ring
(see illustration on page 3).
- Lock the spindle (see chapter 7.1).
- Fit the "Quick"clamping nut (1) on the spindle (2).
See illustration on page 3.
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