Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo BF 18 LTX 90 Manual Original

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Operating Instructions
Dear Customer,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by buying a new Metabo power tool. Each Metabo power
tool is carefully tested and subject to strict quality controls by Metabo's quality assurance. Nevertheless,
the service life of a power tool depends to a great extent on you. Please observe the information
contained in these instructions and the enclosed documentation. The more carefully you treat your
Metabo power tool, the longer it will provide dependable service.
Contents

1 Declaration of Conformity

2 Specified Use

3 General Safety Instructions

4 Special Safety Instructions

5 Overview
6 Scope of Delivery
7 Commissioning
8 Use
9 Cleaning, Maintenance
10 Troubleshooting
11 Tips and Tricks
12 Accessories
13 Repairs
14 Environmental Protection
15 Technical Specifications
1 Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and direc-
tives specified on page 2.
2 Specified Use
The band file is used for dry sanding, deburring
and polishing metals, wood, materials similar to
wood, plastics and construction materials.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
3 General Safety Instructions
WARNING - Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
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ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Before using the power tool, carefully read through
and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety
information and the Operating Instructions. Keep
all enclosed documentation for future reference,
and pass on your power tool only together with this
documentation.
4 Special Safety Instructions
For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
Hold the tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces. Damage to a "live" wire may energise
metal parts of the power tool and cause an electric
shock.
Flying sparks are created when sanding metal.
Ensure that no persons are in danger. Due to the
risk of fire, all combustible materials must be
removed from the work area (area affected by
flying sparks).
Use of a fixed extractor system is recommended.
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 must not be processed.
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.