Overview; Special Product Features; Commissioning - Metabo WA 1000 Quick Original Instructions Manual

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checked and cleaned. See chapter 10 Cleaning for
more information on cleaning the motor.
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory
diseases to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in conjunc-
tion with additives for wood conditioning (chro-
mate, wood preservative). Material containing
asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- Where the use of a dust extraction device is
possible it shall be used.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may
be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be
processed.
When working in dusty conditions, ensure that
ventilation openings are not blocked. If it becomes
necessary to remove dust, first disconnect the
power tool from the mains supply (use non-
metallic objects) and avoid damaging internal
components.
Damaged, eccentric or vibrating tools must not be
used.
Avoid damage to gas or water pipes, electrical
cables and loadbearing walls (static).
Connect a FI circuit-breaker with max. release
current (30 mA) upstream when using the machine
outdoors!
Pull the plug out of the socket before any making
adjustments, converting or servicing the machine.
Metabo S-automatic safety clutch. When the
safety clutch responds, switch off the machine
immediately!
A damaged or cracked additional handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defec-
tive additional handle.
A damaged or cracked safety guard must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defec-
tive safety guard.
This power tool is not suitable for polishing work.
Improper use of the machine will void the warranty!
The motor may overheat and damage the electric
power tool. We recommend using our angle
polisher for polishing work.

5 Overview

See page 3 (please unfold).
1 "Quick" clamping nut *
2 Support flange
3 Autobalancer support flange (non-detachable)
4 Spindle locking button
5 Sliding on/off switch
6 Electronic signal indicator *
7 Speed adjustment wheel *
8 Switch-on lock *
9 Trigger *
10 Additional handle / Additional handle with
vibration damping *
11 Safety cover
12 Clamping nut *
13 2-hole spanner *
14 Lever for safety guard attachment
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery

6 Special Product Features

• Integrated Autobalancer for minimal vibrations
on the machine
• Powerful angle grinder with efficient cooling for
rapid work progress even under the toughest
operating conditions
• Robust, durable Metabo marathon motor
• Metabo dust protection technology for an
extremely long machine service life
• Ergonomic housing design with distinctive
handholds for maximum control when cutting
and roughing
• Metabo S-automatic safety clutch
• Metabo "Quick" tool change
(on machines with "Quick" clamping nut (1))

7 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.
7.1 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.
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