Metabo GA 18 LTX Notice D'utilisation Originale page 119

8 Battery pack release button
9 Capacity indicator button
10 Capacity and signal indicator
11 Battery pack
12 Dust filter
13 Additional handle / Additional handle with
vibration damping *
14 Safety cover
15 Clamping nut *
16 2-hole spanner *
17 Lever for safety guard attachment
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery
6. Initial Operation
6.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (13)! Attach the additional handle on
the left or right of the machine and secure.
6.2 Install safety guard
For safety reasons, always use the safety
guard provided for the respective wheel! See
also chapter 11.
Safety guard for grinding
Designed for work with roughing wheels, flap
sanding pads, diamond cut-off wheels.
See illustration E on page 2.
- Pull on the lever (17). Place the safety guard (14)
in the position indicated.
- Release the lever and turn the safety guard until
the lever engages.
- Pull on the (17)lever and turn the safety guard until
the closed section is facing the operator.
- Make sure that the guard is seated securely: the
lever must engage and you should not be able to
turn the safety guard.
Use only accessories that
are covered by at least
3.4 mm by the safety guard.
6.3 Dust filter
See illustration C on page 2.
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (12).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (12). It is protected by the
electronics system from overheating (see
chapter10.).
To fit:
See fig. page 3. Attach the dust filter (12) as shown.
To remove:
Holding the dust filter at the edges, raise it slightly
(12) and then pull it downwards and remove.
6.4 Rotating battery pack
See illustration C on page 2.
The rear section of the machine can be rotated 270°
in three stages, thus allowing the machine's shape
to be adapted to the working conditions. Only
operate the machine when it is in an engaged
position.
6.5 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (11).
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery
pack.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and
30°C.
"Li-Power" li-ion battery packs have a capacity
and signal indicator: (10)
- Press the button (9), the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.
6.6 Removing and inserting the battery pack
Removal:
Press the battery pack release (8) button and pull
the battery pack (11) forwards.
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (11) until it engages.
7. Attaching the grinding wheel
Before carrying out any modifications: remove
the battery pack from the machine. The
machine must be switched off and the spindle at a
standstill.
For reasons of safety, attach the parting guard
before performing parting work (see chapter
11. Accessories).
7.1 Locking the spindle
- Press in the spindle locking button (5) and turn the
spindle
(4) by hand until you feel the spindle locking
button engage.
7.2 Placing the grinding wheel in position
See illustration C on page 2.
- Fit the support flange (3) on the spindle. The
flange should not turn on the spindle when
properly attached.
- Place the grinding wheel on the support flange (3).
The grinding wheel must lay flat on the supporting
flange. The metal flange on the parting grinder
disc must lay flat on the support flange.
Note: The support flange (3) is secured to prevent it
from falling off. To remove: use some force if
necessary.
7.3 Securing/releasing the (tool-free)
clamping nut (depending on features)
Only tighten the (tool-free) clamping nut (2)
manually.
For the machine to operate, the clip (1) must
always lie flat on clamping nut (2) .
To secure the (tool-free) clamping nut (2):
Do not use the (tool-free) clamping nut if the
accessory has a clamping shank thicker than 6
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