Environmental Protection - Metabo BHE 2444 Original Instructions Manual

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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.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore, always hold the machine with
both hands using the handles provided, stand in a
safe position and concentrate.
Machines with slide switch:
Switching on: Push the slide switch (4) forward.
For continuous activation, now tilt downwards until
it engages.
Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide
switch (4) and release.
Machines with Paddle Switch
(with dead man function):
(machines with the designation WP...)
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Switching on: Slide the switch-on lock (6) in
the direction of the arrow and press
the trigger (5).
Switching off: Release the trigger (5).
8.2 Working instructions
Grinding:
Press down the machine evenly on the surface and
move back and forth so that the surface of the
workpiece does not become too hot.
Roughing: position the machine at an angle of
30° - 40° for the best working results.
Separating:
Always work against the run of the disc
(see illustration). Otherwise there is
the danger of the machine kicking
back from the cut out of control. Guide
the machine evenly at a speed
suitable for the material being processed. Do not tilt,
apply excessive force or sway from side to side.
Sanding:
Press down the machine evenly on the surface and
move back and forth so that the surface of the
workpiece does not become too hot.
Wire brushing:
Press down the machine evenly.
9. Cleaning
Motor cleaning: blow compressed air through the
rear ventilation slots of the machine regularly,
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frequently and thoroughly. Here, the machine must
be held firmly.
10. Troubleshooting
(depending on equipment)
Restart protection: 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. See page 4.
Use only accessories which fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating instruc-
tions.
A Cutting guard clip / guard for cut-off
grinding
Designed for work with cutting disc and diamond
cutting discs. Once the cutting guard clip is fitted,
the safety guard becomes a cutting guard.
B Hand guard for sanding and wire brushing
operations
Designed for work with support plates, sanding
pads, wire brushes.
Install hand guard under the additional side-
mounted handle.
C Adjusting nut (9)
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the accessories catalogue.
12. Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out
by qualified electricians ONLY!
Contact your local Metabo representative if you
have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. For
addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download a list of spare parts from
www.metabo.com.

13. Environmental Protection

The sanding dust generated may contain
hazardous materials: do not dispose of with the
household waste, but at a special collection point
for hazardous waste.
Observe national regulations on environmentally
compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused
machines, packaging and accessories.
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of
power tools in your household waste! In
accordance with European Guideline 2002/
96/EC on used electronic and electric equipment
and its implementation in national legal systems,
used power tools must be collected separately and
handed in for environmentally compatible recycling.