Operating 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 Additional handle
7.2 Installation of sanding disc
8 Use
8.1 On/Off switch, continuous activation
8.2 Setting oscillating frequency
8.3 Dust extraction
9 Cleaning, Maintenance
10 Tips and Tricks
11 Accessories
12 Repairs
13 Environmental Protection
14 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 sanding of flat and
elliptical surfaces, wood, plastics, non-ferrous
metals, sheet metal and similar filled and painted
surfaces.
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
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk
of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Before using the power tool, carefully read through
and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety
information and the Operating 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 atten-
tion to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory
diseases to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in conjunc-
tion with additives for wood conditioning (chro-
mate, wood preservative). Material containing
asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- Use a dust extractor or the dust bag where
possible.
- To achieve a high level of dust collection, use a
suitable Metabo vacuum cleaner together with
this tool.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
ENGLISH
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