Attaching The Grinding Disc - Metabo W 22-180 MVT Original Instructions Manual

6.2 Attach the safety guard
Prior to operation: Attach safety
guard.
For safety reasons, only use the guard
provided for the respective accessory! Using
an incorrect guard can lead to loss of control and
serious injuries. See also chapter 11. Accessories!
See illustration F on page 2.
- Open quick-release clamp (16). Mount the safety
guard (13) 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 (17) (with
opened quick-release clamp).
6.3 Pivotable main handle
Only work with the main handle (11) engaged.
See illustration C on page 2.
- Push in the button (10).
- The main handle (11) can now be turned 90° to
both sides and can be engaged.
- Make sure that it is securely positioned: the main
handle (11) must be engaged and it should not be
possible to move it.
6.4 Power-supply connection
The mains sockets must be protected using time-
delay fuses or circuit breakers.
Machines with "WE..." in the model designation:
(with inbuilt automatic startup-current limitation(soft
start).) The mains sockets can also be protected
using fast-acting fuses or circuit breakers.

7. Attaching the grinding disc

Prior to any conversion work: Pull the mains
plug from the socket. The machine must be
switched off and the spindle at a standstill.
For reasons of safety, attach the parting guard
before performing parting work (see chapter
11. Accessories).
7.1 Locking the spindle
Press in the spindle locking button (5) only
when the spindle is stationary!
- Press in the spindle locking button (5) and
turn the spindle (3) by hand until the spindle
locking button engages.
7.2 Placing the grinding wheel in position
See illustration D on page 2.
Machines with the designation W 2..., WE 2...:
Use only accessories that
are covered by at least
3.4 mm by the safety guard.
- Fit the support flange (2) on the spindle. The
flange should not turn on the spindle when
properly attached.
- Position the grinding wheel on the support flange
(2) as shown in illustration D.
The grinding disc must lay flat on the supporting
flange.
Machines with the designation W...A 2...:
The Autobalancer support flange (4) is
permanently fitted on the spindle. As is the
case with most other angle grinders, a detachable
support flange is not necessary.
The contact surfaces of the Autobalancer
support flange (4), grinding wheel and the
Quick-Stop adjusting nut (1) or other adjusting nut
(14) must be clean. Clean if necessary.
- Place the grinding wheel on the Autobalancer
support flange (4). The grinding wheel must lie flat
on the Autobalancer supporting flange.
7.3 Securing/Releasing the "Quick"
clamping nut (depending on features)
Securing the "Quick" clamping nut (1):
Do not use the "Quick" clamping nut if the
accessory has a clamping shank thicker than 8
mm! In this case, use the clamping nut (14) with 2-
hole spanner (15).
Only use the "Quick" clamping nut when
undamaged and in perfect operating
condition: the arrow must point to the notch on the
outer ring (see illustration on page 2).
- Lock the spindle (see chapter 7.1).
- Fit the "Quick" clamping nut (1) on the spindle (3).
See illustration on page 2.
- Tighten the "Quick"clamping nut by turning
clockwise by hand.
- Turn the grinding wheel firmly clockwise to tighten
the "Quick"clamping nut.
For machines with the designation W...B... an
increased resistance is to be felt on the last 180°.
Releasing the clamping nut (1):
- Lock the spindle (see chapter 7.1).
- Turn the "Quick"clamping nut (1) anticlockwise to
unscrew.
7.4 Securing/Releasing the clamping nut
(depending on features)
Securing the clamping nut (14):
The 2 sides of the clamping nut are different. Screw
the clamping nut onto the spindle as follows:
See illustration E on page 2.
- A) For thin grinding discs:
The edge of the clamping nut (14) faces upwards
so that the thin grinding disc can be attached
securely.
B) For thick grinding discs:
The edge of the clamping (14) faces downwards
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