Attaching The Grinding Wheel - Metabo W 1100-115 Original Instructions Manual

Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- Do not direct the escaping particles and the
exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons
or on dust deposits.
- Use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers
- 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
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 Thumbwheel for selection of speed *
8 Lock (to prevent the machine from being switched
on unintentionally, or for continuous operation) *
9 Trigger ( for switching on and off) *
10 Additional handle
11 Safety cover
12 Clamping nut *
13 2-hole spanner *
14 Clamping screw
15 Lever for safety guard attachment *
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery
6. Commissioning
Before plugging in, check to see that the rated
mains voltage and mains frequency,
as stated on the rating label, match your power
supply.
Always install an RCD with a max. trip current
of 30 mA upstream.
6.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (10)! 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 roughing wheels, flap
sanding pads, diamond cut-off wheels.
W 1100..., W 1150...:
See page 2, illustration C.
- Slacken the screw (14). Place the safety guard
(11) in the position indicated.
- Turn the safety guard until the closed section is
facing the operator.
- Tighten the screw (14), ensuring that the anti-twist
device engages in the slots.
- Make sure that the guard is seated securely: you
should not be able to turn the safety guard.
WP 1200...RT, WE 1500...RT, WEV 1500...RT:
See page 2, illustration D.
- Pull on the lever (15). Place the safety guard (11)
in the position indicated.
- Release the lever and turn the safety guard until
the lever engages.
- Pull on the (15)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.

7. Attaching the grinding wheel

Disconnect the mains plug before changing
any accessories. 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) and turn the
spindle (4) by hand until the spindle locking button
engages.
7.2 Placing the grinding wheel in position
See page 2, illustration A.
- Place the supporting flange (3) on the spindle (see
illustration above). The flange should not turn on
the spindle when properly attached.
- Place the grinding wheel on the
support flange (3) (see illustration above).
The grinding wheel must lay flat on the supporting
flange. The metal flange on the parting grinder
disc must lay flat on the support flange.
Note: The support flange (3) is secured to prevent it
from falling off. To remove: use some force if
necessary.
7.3 Securing/releasing the (tool-free)
clamping nut (depending on features)
Only tighten the (tool-free) clamping nut (2)
manually.
For the machine to operate, the clip (1) must
always lie flat on clamping nut (2) .
To secure the (tool-free) clamping nut (2):
Do not use the (tool-free) clamping nut if the
accessory has a clamping shank thicker than 6
mm! In this case, use the clamping nut (12) with 2-
hole spanner (13).
- Lock the spindle (see chapter 7.1).
- Flip up the clip (1) on the clamping nut.
ENGLISH en
Use only accessories that
are covered by at least
3.4 mm by the safety guard.
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