Metabo W 18 LTX 150 Quick Manual Original página 18

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Machines with Paddle Switch
(with dead man function):
(machines with the designation WP...)
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Switching on: Slide the switch-on lock (13) in
the direction of the arrow and press
the trigger (14).
Switching off: Release the trigger (14).
8.2 Working instructions
Grinding:
Press down the machine evenly on the surface and
move back and forth so that the surface of the
workpiece does not become too hot.
Roughing: position the machine at an angle of 30° -
40° for the best working results.
Cutting-off:
Always work against the run of the disc
(see illustration). Otherwise there is
the danger of the machine kicking
back from the cut out of control. Guide
the machine evenly at a speed
suitable for the material being processed. Do not tilt,
apply excessive force or sway from side to side.
Sanding:
Press down the machine evenly on the surface and
move back and forth so that the surface of the
workpiece does not become too hot.
Wire brushing:
Press down the machine evenly.
9. Cleaning
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
any adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
Clean the dust filter regularly: remove and clean
with a jet of compressed air.
Remove the battery pack periodically and wipe the
contact area of the battery pack and machine with a
dry cloth and remove deposits. If the battery pack
cannot be removed: see the Repairs chapter.
10. Troubleshooting
The electronic signal display (7) lights up
and the load speed decreases. The
temperature is too high! Run the machine in
idling until the electronics signal indicator switches
off.
The electronic signal display (7) flashes
and the machine does not start. The restart
protection is active. The machine will not start
if the battery pack is inserted while the machine is
on. Switch the machine off and on again.
Electronic safety shutdown (Machines with the
designation WB..., WPB...) The machine has
SHUT DOWN by itself. If the slew rate of the
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current is too high (for example, if the machine
suddenly seizes or kickback occurs), the machine
switches off. Switch off the machine. Switch it on
again and continue to work as normal. Try to
prevent the machine from seizing. See chapter 4.2.
11. Accessories
Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance
System) battery packs and accessories.
See page 4.
Use only accessories which fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating instruc-
tions.
A Chargers
B Battery pack
C Safety guard for cut-off grinding
Designed for work with cut-off wheels, diamond cut-
off wheels.
D Hand guard for sanding and wire brushing
operations
Designed for work with support plates, sanding
pads, wire brushes.
Install hand guard under the additional side-
mounted handle.
E Adjusting nut (17)
F Clamping nut (tool-free) (2)
G Dust filter (12)
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the main catalogue.
12. Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out
by qualified electricians ONLY!
Contact your local Metabo representative if you
have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. For
addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download a list of spare parts from
www.metabo.com.
13. Environmental Protection
The sanding dust generated may contain
hazardous materials: do not dispose of with the
household waste, but at a special collection point
for hazardous waste.
Observe national regulations on environmentally
compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused
machines, packaging and accessories.
Battery packs must not be disposed of with regular
waste. Please return faulty or used battery packs to
your Metabo dealer.
Do not throw battery packs into water.
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of
power tools in your household waste! In
accordance with European Guideline 2012/
19/EU on used electronic and electric equipment
and its implementation in national legal systems,
used power tools must be collected separately and
handed in for environmentally compatible recycling.