Assembly, Initial Use; Operation, Switching On/Off; Operation, Fitting Tools - Metabo W 21-230 Instructions For Use Manual

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Auto-stop carbon brushes
When the auto-stop carbon brushes wear down to
a predetermined level the power tool is
automatically switched off, thus ruling out the
possibility of damage to the armature.
The handle can be twisted without the need for
special tools
Whether for cut-off work or for roughing down,
the trigger is always in the ideally accessible
position.
Additional side handle with vibration damping
(depending on scope of supply):
For comfortable work in continuous operation.
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Assembly, Initial Use

Before initial use, check that the mains
voltage and mains frequency stated on
the rating plate match the figures for
your own mains supply.
Mains connection
The mains sockets must be protected by slow-
blow safety fuses or circuit breakers.
Attaching side handle
Never use angle grinder without the side
handle attached!
Screw in handle to stop in left, middle or right-
hand threaded hole (as required) and tighten fully.
Fit wheel guard
(before working with the cutting or grinding disc)
Open clamping lock and place guard over neck of
machine (align notch with arrow). Adjust guard as
required and close clamping lock.
If necessary, increase clamping force by
tightening slotted screw.
Handle
Press in button (7). The handle can now be turned
by 90° to both sides and engaged.
Important! Work only with the handle
engaged
Connect to mains supply
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Operation, Switching On/Off

Always guide the machine with both
hands!
First switch on, then apply the tool to
the work piece!
It must be avoided that the machine
draws 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.
Switching the angle grinder ON just for a
moment:
Press the safety lock button (2).
Push the start / stop lever (1).
Release the safety lock button (2).
To switch OFF, release the start / stop lever (1).
Switching the angle grinder ON for a longer
period:
Press the safety lock button (2).
Push the start / stop lever (1) and then release
again.
Release the safety lock button (2).
To switch OFF, push the start / stop lever (1) and
then release again.
If switched on continuously, the
machine continues running if it is jerked
out of your hands. Therefore, always
hold the machine with both hands on
the handles, stand safely, and
concentrate on your work.
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Operation, Fitting Tools

Before any tool changing operation,
always remove the plug from the mains
supply socket and check that the angle
grinder is switched off and that the
spindle has come to a halt.
The spindle lock button (6) may only be
pressed when the spindle is completely
stationary! (Failure to observe this
instruction may damage the gear system)
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