Initial Operation - Metabo W 18 LTX 115 Quick Original Instructions Manual

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- ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep
clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or
blowing stirs up dust.
- Vacuum or wash the protective clothing. Do not
blow, beat or brush.
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 packs!
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.
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 Clip to tighten/release the (tool-free) clamping
nut manually *
2 Clamping nut (tool-free) *
3 Support flange
4 Spindle
5 Spindle locking button
6 Sliding on/off switch *
7 Electronic signal indicator*
8 Battery pack release button
9 Capacity indicator button
10 Capacity and signal indicator
11 Battery pack
12 Dust filter
13 Switch-on lock *
14 Trigger *
15 Additional handle / Additional handle with
vibration damping *
16 Safety cover
17 Clamping nut *
18 2-hole spanner *
19 Lever for safety guard attachment
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery
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6. Initial Operation

6.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (15)! Attach the additional handle on
the left or right of the machine and secure.
6.2 Install safety guard
For safety reasons, always use the safety
guard provided for the respective wheel! See
also chapter 11.
Safety guard for grinding
Designed for work with grinding wheels, flap
sanding pads, diamond cut-off wheels.
See illustration E on page 2.
- Pull on the lever (19). Place the safety guard (16)
in the position indicated.
- Release the lever and turn the safety guard until
the lever engages.
- Pull on the (19)lever and turn the safety guard until
the closed section is facing the operator.
- Make sure that the guard is seated securely: the
lever must engage and you should not be able to
turn the safety guard.
6.3 Dust filter
See illustration A on page 2.
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (12).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (12). It is protected by the
electronics system from overheating (see
chapter10.).
To fit:
Attach the dust filter (12) as shown.
To remove:
Holding the dust filter at the edges, raise it slightly
(12) and then pull it downwards and remove.
6.4 Rotating battery pack
See illustration B on page 2.
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.
6.5 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (11).
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: (10)
- Press the button (9), the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
Use only accessories that
are covered by at least
3.4 mm by the safety guard.