Use - Metabo BF 18 LTX 90 Original Instructions Manual

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contact with the user. Loss of control can cause
personal injury.
7.3 Dust filter
See illustration C on page 3.
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings
are heavily polluted (17).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (17). It is protected by the elec-
tronics system from overheating (see chapter10).
To fit:
See fig. page 3. Attach the dust filter (17) as
shown.
To remove:
Holding the dust filter at the edges, raise it slightly
(17) and then pull it downwards and remove.
7.4 Rotating battery pack
See illustration C on page 3.
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.
7.5 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (16).
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: (15)
- Press the button (14), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.
7.6 Removing and inserting the battery
pack
Removal:
Press the battery pack release (13) button and pull
the battery pack (16) forwards.
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (16) until it engages.
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8 Use

8.1 On/Off switch, continuous activation
Always guide the machine with both hands.
Switch the machine on first before mounting
it on 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 stand-
still.
Avoid switching on the machine accidentally:
always switch it off when the battery pack is
removed from the machine.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore, always hold the machine using
the handles provided, stand in a safe position and
concentrate.
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Switching on/Continuous activation: Push
sliding switch (11) forward. For continuous
activation, now tilt downwards until it
engages.
Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide
switch (11) and release.
8.2 Sanding belt replacement
See illustration B, page 3.
- Manually loosen screw (5) and remove cover (3).
- Pull tensioner arm (7) backwards and remove
sanding belt (6).
- Place the new sanding belt on the rollers such
that its direction of circulation (arrows on the
inside of the sanding belt) matches the arrows (4)
on the cover. Place the sanding belt first on the
drive shaft and then on the roller on the sanding
attachment (1).
- Replace the cover (3) and tighten the screw (5) by
hand.
- Check the belt run and adjust if necessary (see
Section 8.3).
8.3 Adjusting belt run
Using the screw (2), adjust the sanding belt
(while the machine is not in operation and the
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