Metabo GA 18 LTX Manual Original página 14

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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.
4.6 Special safety instructions for mains
powered machines:
Pull the plug out of the socket before making any
adjustments, changing tools, maintaining or
cleaning.
Use of a fixed extractor system is recommended.
Always install an RCD with a max. trip current of 30
mA upstream. When the machine is shut down by
the RCD, it must be checked and cleaned. See
Section 8. Cleaning.
4.7 Special safety instructions for cordless
machines:
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
making any adjustments, changing tools,
maintaining or cleaning.
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to fire!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch contacts or short-circuit battery packs!
A 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!
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Collet chuck
2 Collet chuck nut
3 Rubber sleeve *
4 Spindle locking button*
5 Additional handle *
6 Slide switch *
7 Main handle
8 Switch-on lock*
9 Trigger*
10 Setting wheel for speed adjustment *
11 Dust filter *
12 Electronic signal indicator *
13 Battery pack release button *
14 Capacity indicator button *
15 Capacity and signal indicator *
16 Battery pack*
*equipment-specific
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6. Commissioning
6.1 For mains powered machines only
Before plugging in, check that the rated mains
voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the
rating label, match with your power supply.
Always install an RCD with a max. trip current
of 30 mA upstream.
6.2 For cordless machines only
Dust filter
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (11).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (11). It is protected by the
electronics system from overheating (see Section
9.).
To attach: see Page 2, Figure A.
Fit the dust filter (11) as shown.
To remove: Hold the dust filter (11) by the upper
edges, raise it slightly and then pull it downwards
and remove.
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.
Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (16).
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery
pack.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and
30°C.
"Li-Power" lithium-ion battery packs have a capacity
and signal indicator (15):
- Press the (14) button, the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.
Removing and inserting the battery pack
To remove: Press the battery pack release button
(13) and pull the battery pack (16) downwards and
out.
To insert: Slide the battery pack in (16) until it
engages.
7. Use
7.1 Collet chucks
The tool's shank diameter must correspond
exactly to the collet bore of the collet chuck (1)!
Various collet chucks are available for different
shank diameters. See the Accessories Section.