Initial Operation - Metabo WPB 36 LTX BL 230 Original Operating Instructions

4.8 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 pack contacts!
A 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!
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
Remove the battery pack from the machine to
transport the machine.
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws
related to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN
3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently
valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery
packs. If necessary, consult your freight forwarder.
Certified packaging is available from Metabo.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact
and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack
from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts
from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with
adhesive tape).
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Support flange
2 Spindle
3 Spindle locking button
4 Electronic signal indicator
5 Capacity indicator button
6 Capacity and signal indicator
7 Side handle/Additional handle with vibration
damping
8 Safety cover
9 Adjusting nut
10 2-hole spanner
11 Battery pack release button
12 Battery pack
13 Lock (against accidental activation)
14 Trigger (for switching on and off)
15 Main handle
16 Button (to turn the main handle)
17 Quick-release clamp (to adjust safety guard
without the use of tools)
18 Screw (to adjust clamping force of quick-
release clamp)

6. Initial Operation

6.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle (7)
attached! Manually screw in the additional
handle securely in the left, centre or right threaded
hole (depending on requirements).
6.2 Attach the safety guard
For safety reasons, always use the safety
guard provided for the respective wheel! See
also chapter 12. Accessories!
Safety guard for grinding
Designed for work with grinding wheels, flap
sanding pads, diamond cut-off wheels.
See page 2, illustration F.
- Open quick-release clamp (17). Mount the safety
guard (8) 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 (18) (with
opened quick-release clamp).
6.3 Pivotable main handle
Only work with the main handle (15) engaged.
See illustration C on page 2.
- Push in the button (16).
- The main handle (15) can now be turned 90° to
both sides and can be engaged.
- Make sure that it is securely positioned: the main
handle (15) must be engaged and it should not be
possible to move it.
6.4 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack (12) before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance
diminishes.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and
30°C.
Li-Ion battery packs "Li-Power, LiHD" have a
capacity and signal indicator (6):
- Press the button (5); the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
- The battery pack is almost flat and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
WPB 36-18 ...:
- Use always two Metabo 18-Volt slide-on battery
packs.
- Recommended capacity 4.0 Ah and greater.
ENGLISH en
Use only accessories that
are covered by at least 3.4
mm by the safety guard.
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