Initial Operation - Metabo SXA 18 LTX 125 BL Manual Original

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Remove the battery pack from the machine before
making any adjustments, changing tools,
maintaining or cleaning.
Make sure that the tool is switched off before fitting
the battery pack.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool!
Remove chips and similar material only when the
machine is at a standstill.
Secure the workpiece to prevent slipping or rotation
(e.g. by securing with screw clamps).
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws
related to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN
3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently
valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery
packs. If necessary, consult your freight forwarder.
Certified packaging is available from Metabo.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact
and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack
from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts
from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with
adhesive tape).
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Sanding disc
2 Sanding plate
3 Removable protector
4 Toggle switch
5 Handle
6 Adjustment wheel for selecting oscillating
frequency
7 Battery pack release button
8 Battery pack *
9 Zipper
10 Textile dust bag
11 Capacity indicator button
12 Capacity and signal indicator
13 Ejection nozzle
14 Metal eyelet (for fall protection)
15 Hexagon wrench
16 Locking screw of the grinding plate
17 Disc brake
18 Drive plate
19 Sanding plate
20 Felt ring
21 Swivel bolt
22 Housing mount
23 Rubber sleeve
* not in scope of delivery

6. Initial Operation

6.1 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack (8) before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance
diminishes.
10
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
Li-Ion battery packs "Li-Power" have a capacity
and signal indicator (12):
- Press the button (11), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- The battery pack is almost flat and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
6.2 Removing and inserting the battery pack
Hold the machine when removing and
inserting the battery pack so that the on/off
switch cannot be unintentionally pressed.
Removing:
Press the battery pack release button (7) and pull
the battery pack (8) forwards.
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (8) until it engages.
6.3 Installation of sanding disc
Simple attachment and removal thanks to the hook
and loop fastening.
Simply press on the sanding sheet so that the holes
in the sanding sheet (1) are aligned with the sanding
plate (2).
7. Use
7.1 On/Off switch, continuous activation
Press the toggle switch (4) to switch on the
machine.
Press the toggle switch (4) again to stop the
machine.
7.2 Set speed / oscillating frequency
Set the speed/ oscillating frequency on the
adjustment wheel (6). The best way to determine
the ideal setting is through a practical trial.
7.3 Removable protector
is used to protect the sanding plate (2). For sanding
close to edges and protection against adjacent
surfaces it can be removed by lifting the side ends
slightly and removing it from the groove. Now pull
the protector (3) away towards the front. In order to
reattach the protector (3), push the protector onto
the machine housing and click it into place at the
groove. (See fig. C)
7.4 Safety hook for fall protection
In order to protect the tool against falling, a fall
protection can be attached to the Metal eyelet (for
fall protection) (14).
7.5 Replacing the sanding plates
For the PowerMaxx SRA 12 BL and PowerMaxx
SMA 12 BL, the sanding plates (19) are