Initial Operation - Metabo RB 18 LTX 60 Manual Original

defects are noted. If such a situation occurs, check
the machine to determine the cause.
4.1 Special safety instructions for mains
powered machines:
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
Before connecting the mains plug, make sure that
the machine is switched off.
During machining, of metals in particular, conductive dust can form
deposits inside the machine. This can lead to the
transfer of electrical energy onto the machine
housing. This can mean a temporary danger of
electric shocks. This is why it is necessary when the
machine is running to blow compressed air through
the rear ventilation slots of the machine regularly,
frequently and thoroughly. Here, the machine must
be held firmly.
We recommend using a stationary extractor system
and connecting a residual current circuit-breaker
(FI) upstream. When the machine is shut down via
the FI circuit-breaker, it must be checked and
cleaned. For information on cleaning the motor, see
chapter 8. Cleaning.
Australia: Always use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply with a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less.
4.2 Special safety instructions for cordless
machines:
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
any adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the
machine is switched off.
Protect battery packs from water and mois-
ture!
Do not expose battery packs to naked flame!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from
defective li-ion battery packs!
If battery fluid leaks out and comes into
contact with your skin, rinse immediately
with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out
and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
with clean water and seek medical attention imme-
diately.
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).
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
5. Overview
See Page 2 and 3.
1 Battery pack (RB 18 LTX 60)
2 Capacity indicator button (RB 18 LTX 60)
3 Capacity and signal indicator (RB 18 LTX 60)
4 Button to unlock battery pack (RB 18 LTX 60)
5 Electronic signal indicator (RB 18 LTX 60)
6 Dust filter (RB 18 LTX 60)
7 Sliding on/off switch
8 Additional handles
9 Sanding belt
10 Sanding head
11 Arrow (direction of sanding belt motion)*
12 Adjuster screw (for setting the tension force)
13 Release lever
14 Adjusting wheel for setting belt speed (RBE 9-
60)
15 Sanding belt roller
16 Pressure spring
17 Screw (see chapter 6.4 and 6.5)

6. Initial Operation

6.1 For mains powered machines only
Mains connection
Before plugging in the device, check that the
rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as
specified on the rating label, match your power
supply.
Setting belt speed
The belt speed can be preset via the setting wheel
(14) and is infinitely variable.
Positions 1-6 correspond approximately to the
following belt speeds:
1 .................8.0 m/s
2 .................9.5 m/s
3 ...............11.0 m/s
Sanding belts and recommended adjusting wheel
settings:
Ceramic grain, standard corundum and zirconium
corundum belts ................................. Position 2 - 4
Metabo pyramid belt ......................... Position 3 - 5
Fleece belt ........................................ Position 4 - 6
Felt belt (polishing) ........................... Position 4 - 6
6.2 For cordless machines only
Dust filter
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (6).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (6). It is protected by the elec-
tronics system from overheating (see chapter9.).
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4.............. 12.0 m/s
5.............. 13.0 m/s
6.............. 14.0 m/s
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