Metabo BF 18 LTX 90 Notice Originale page 11

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
This also applies to dust from other materials such
as some timber types (like oak or beech dust),
metals, asbestos. Other known diseases are e.g.
allergic reactions, respiratory diseases. Do not let
dust enter the body.
Observe the relevant guidelines and national
regulations for your material, staff, application and
place of application (e.g. occupational health and
safety regulations, disposal).
Collect the particles generated at the source, avoid
deposits in the surrounding area.
Use suitable accessories for special work. In this
way, fewer particles enter the environment in an
uncontrolled manner.
Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- do not direct the escaping particles and the
exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons
or on dust deposits,
- use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers,
- ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep
clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or
blowing stirs up dust.
- Vacuum or wash the protective clothing. Do not
blow, beat or brush.
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 attachment
2 Rotary knob for securing the sanding
attachment and adjusting the belt run
3 Cover
4 Arrow (direction of rotation of drive shaft)
5 Screw for securing the cover
6 Sanding belt
7 Tensioner arm for replacing the sanding belt
8 Sanding head
9 Locking screw for adjusting sanding head
10 Additional handle
11 Sliding on/off switch
12 Handle
13 Electronic signal indicator
14 Battery pack release button
15 Capacity indicator button
16 Capacity and signal indicator
17 Battery pack
18 Dust filter
6. Initial Operation
6.1 Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (10)! Attach the additional handle on
the left or right of the machine and secure. Attach
the additional handle to the side facing away from
the sanding belt (6).
6.2 Turning the sanding head (8) to
operating position
Loosen the locking screw (9) using the hexagon
spanner and, if necessary and depending on the
task at hand, turn the sanding head (8). The sanding
head must be positioned in the permitted working
area as shown (see illustration A, page 2). Firmly
tighten the locking screw (9).
Each time before you start work, verify that the
locking screw (9) is sufficiently tightened to
ensure that the sanding head (8) does not move.
Otherwise, the sanding belt (6) may come in contact
with the user. Loss of control can cause personal
injury.
6.3 Dust filter
See illustration C on page 2.
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (18).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (18). It is protected by the
electronics system from overheating (see
chapter9.).
To fit:
See fig. page 2. Attach the dust filter (18) as shown.
To remove:
Holding the dust filter at the edges, raise it slightly
(18) 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 (17).
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery
pack.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
"Li-Power" li-ion battery packs have a capacity and
signal indicator: (16)
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