Original Instructions; Conformity Declaration; Specified Conditions Of Use; General Safety Information - Metabo G 500 Manual Original

Original instructions

1. Conformity Declaration

We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
these straight grinders conform to the standards
and directives specified on page 3.

2. Specified Conditions of Use

The straight grinders are designed...
- ... for fine grinding work with abrasive points on
metal.
- ... for fine cutting work with small cutting wheels on
metal.
- ... for routing with end mill cutters on non-ferrous
metals, plastics, hardwood, etc.
GE 900 Plus is also particularly suitable for work
with flap wheels.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must 
be observed.

3. General Safety Information

For your own protection and for the
protection of your electrical tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-
tions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your electrical tool only together with these
documents.

4. Special Safety Information

4.1 Safety Warnings Common for Grinding,
Sanding, Wire Brushing or Abrasive Cut-
ting-Off Operations:
a) This power tool is used as a grinder and
abrasive cutting-off machine (GE 900 Plus is
used additionally as a sander). Read all safety
warnings, instructions, illustrations and speci-
fications provided with this power tool. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
b) This power tool is not suitable for work with
wire brushes and polishing (G 500, GE 700, 
GE 700 Basic, in addition, are not suitable for
sanding). Operations for which the power tool was
not designed may create a hazard and cause
personal injury.
c) Do not use accessories which are not 
specifically designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory
can be attached to your power tool, it does not
assure safe operation.
d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than
their rated speed can break and fly apart.
e) The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized acces-
sories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
f) The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing
pads or any other accessory must properly fit
the spindle of the power tool. Accessories with
arbour holes that do not match the mounting hard-
ware of the power tool will run out of balance,
vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before
each use inspect the accessory such as abra-
sive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad
for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or acces-
sory is dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
accessory and run the power tool at maximum
no-load speed for one minute. Damaged acces-
sories will normally break apart during this test time.
h) Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appro-
priate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and a workshop apron capable of stop-
ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stop- ping flying debris generated by various opera-
tions. The dust mask or respirator must be capable
of filtrating particles generated by your operation.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area must
wear personal protective equipment. Fragments
of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away
and cause injury beyond immediate area 
of operation.
j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and shock the
operator.
k) Position the cord clear of the spinning acces-
sory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or
snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into
the spinning accessory.
ENGLISH en
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