En Original Instructions; Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Conditions Of Use; General Safety Information - Metabo W 18 LT BL 11-125 Manual Original

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Original instructions

1. Declaration of Conformity

We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that
these angle grinders, identified by type and serial
number *1), meet the requirements of all relevant
directives *2) and standards *3). Technical
documents for *4) - see page 3.

2. Specified Conditions of Use

The cordless angle grinders, when fitted with
original Metabo accessories, are suitable for
grinding, sanding, separating and wire brushing
metal, concrete, stone and similar materials without
the use of water.
Machines with the designation WVB.. are
particularly suited for working with wire brushes due
to thumbwheel for speed selection.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.

3. General Safety Information

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!
WARNING – Read the operating
instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING – Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Always include these documents when passing on
your power tool.

4. Special Safety Instructions

4.1 Safety Warnings Common for Grinding,
Sanding, Wire Brushing or Cutting-Off
Operations:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder, sander, wire brush, hole cutter or cut-
off tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with
this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
b) Operations such as polishing are not to be
performed with this power tool. Operations for
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which the power tool was not designed may create
a hazard and cause personal injury.
c) Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and specified by the tool
manufacturer. Just because an accessory can be
attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than
their rated speed can break and fly apart.
e) The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized
accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.
f) Threaded mounting of accessories must
match the grinder spindle thread. For
accessories mounted by flanges, the arbour
hole of the accessory must fit the locating
diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not
match the mounting hardware of the power tool will
run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before
each use inspect the accessory such as
abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing
pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush
for loose or cracked wires. If the power tool or
accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or
install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory,
position yourself and bystanders away from
the plane of the rotating accessory and run the
power tool at maximum no-load speed for one
minute. Damaged accessories will normally break
apart during this test time.
h) Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As
appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron
capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be
capable of stopping flying debris generated by
various operations. The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtrating particles generated by
your operation. Prolonged exposure to high-
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
the work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of the workpiece or of a broken
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
j) When carrying out tasks that involve a risk of
the mounted tool contacting hidden wiring,
make sure you hold the power tool on the
insulated gripping surfaces only. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.