General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions; Conformity Declaration; Specified Use - Metabo Ds W 5175 Manual Original

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Original instructions
Dear Customer,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by buying a 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 Conformity Declaration

2 Specified Use

3 General Safety Instructions

4 Special Safety Instructions

5 Overview
6 Special Product Features
7 Commissioning
7.1 Power-supply connection
7.2 Fitting spark deflector and eye
preservers
7.3 Installing workpiece support
7.4 Installing machine safely
7.5 Dust extraction
7.6 Test run
8 Use
8.1 Setting spark deflector
8.2 Setting workpiece support
8.3 On/off switch with emergency-Stop
switch
9 Maintenance, Cleaning
9.1 Sanding disc change
10 Accessories
11 Repairs
12 Environmental Protection
13 Technical Specifications
1 Conformity Declaration
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and direc-
tives specified on page 2.
2 Specified Use
The machine is suitable for dry, peripheral sanding
of metals - only in dry rooms and for occasional
sanding. The workpiece is guided by hand.
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It is not suitable for sanding aluminium, Magne-
sium or other materials where there is a risk of fire
or explosion.
It is not suitable for sanding materials that could
produce dust harmful to health.
The user bears sole responsibility for damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
3 General Safety Instructions
Caution! When using power tools, the following
basic safety measures must be taken to protect
against electric shock, other injury or fire.
Before using this power tool, carefully read
through and familiarise yourself with all the
enclosed safety information (red booklet) and the
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!
The sanding disc must match the machine.
Observe the maximum sanding disc diameter and
thickness. The hole diameter must match the back
flange without play. Do not use adapters or
reducers.
Do not drill sanding discs.
Do not trim discs.
The sanding discs must be fitted perfectly and turn
freely.
Damaged, eccentric or vibrating sanding discs
must not be used.
When clamping the sanding discs, only the flanges
included in the delivery must be used. The inter-
mediate layers between flange and sanding tool