Metabo RB 18 LTX 60 Original Instruction page 11

The tension force has been set correctly when
the release lever can only be moved as far as
the limit stop when force is applied (13) and when
the sanding head (10) is securely attached to the
device.
- If necessary, you can adjust the tension force of
the tension lock by twisting the adjuster screw (12)
(when the release lever is open (13)).
6.4 Adjusting to the tube diameter
a) Choose the adjustable range (coarse setting)
See illustration D on page 3.
The screw (17) can be inserted in 2 different screw
threads. This provides 2 different adjustable ranges
for the sanding belt roller (15).
Note: When extracting screw (17), be careful not to
lose the inner pressure spring (16).
b) Adjust the sanding belt roller (fine setting)
See illustration E on page 3.
- Slacken the screw (17) sufficiently, but do not
remove it entirely.
- Tilt the sanding belt roller (15) in the direction of
the arrow and adjust.
- Tighten the screw (17) again.
- Adjust the belt run (see chapter 6.5).
6.5 Adjusting the belt run
See page 3, illustration F.
Using screw (17), adjust the sanding belt (with
the machine running) so that it runs centrally
on the sanding belt roller.
7. Use
7.1 On/Off switch, continuous activation
Always guide the machine with both hands.
Do not operate on a table or holder.
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 standstill.
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.
Switching on/Continuous activation: Push sliding
switch (7) forward. For continuous activa-
tion, now tilt downwards until it engages.
Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide
switch (7) and release.
7.2 Sanding procedure
Switch the machine on first before mounting it on
the workpiece.
Place the machine on the material such that the
sanding belt is parallel to the surface of the work-
piece.
When working, please ensure that the machine is
operated at right angles to the pipe so that the belt
does not fall off the rollers.
To adjust the angle of contact, hold together the
additional handles (8).
You can adjust the cutting output by changing the
degree of pressure.
Keep the machine in constant motion because
otherwise recesses could be produced in the mate-
rial.
8. Cleaning, Maintenance
8.1 Motor cleaning
To clean the motor, apply jets of compressed air
through the rear ventilation slots of the machine
regularly, frequently and thoroughly. Here, the
machine must be held firmly.
8.2 Sanding belt replacement
- Hold the additional handles (8) together and
remove the sanding belt (9).
- Place the new sanding belt on the rollers so that
the arrow on the inside of the sanding belt is
aligned with the arrow (11) on the housing.
- Release the additional handles (8).
- Ensure that the sanding belt is completely on the
rollers.
- Adjust the belt run (see chapter 6.5).
9. Troubleshooting
9.1 Mains powered machines
- Overload protection: There is a MAJOR
reduction in load speed. The motor temperature
is too high! Allow the machine to run at idle speed
until it has cooled down.
- Overload protection: There is a SLIGHT
reduction in load speed. The machine is over-
loaded. Reduce the load before continuing to
work.
- Metabo S-automatic safety shutdown: The
machine was SWITCHED OFF automatically. If
the rate of current increase is too high (if the
machine seizes suddenly), the machine switches
off. Switch off the machine at the slide switch (7).
Switch it on again and continue to work as normal.
Try to prevent the machine from seizing.
- 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 inter-
ruption, the machine does not start up. Switch the
machine off and on again.
9.2 Cordless machines
- The electronic signal display (5) lights up and
the load speed decreases. The temperature is
too high! Run the machine in idling until the elec-
tronics signal indicator switches off.
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