Overview; Special Product Features - Metabo WXLA 24-180 Quick Manual Original

regularly, frequently and thoroughly. Here, the
machine must be held firmly.
It is recommended to use a stationary extraction
system and to place a ground fault circuit inter-
rupter (GFCI) downstream. When the angle grinder
is shut down via the FI circuit breaker, it must be
checked and cleaned. See chapter
10 Cleaning for more information on cleaning the
motor.
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 (chromate,
wood preservative). Material containing asbestos
must only be treated by specialists.
- Where the use of a dust extraction device is
possible it shall be used.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is recom-
mended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may
be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be
processed.
When working in dusty conditions, ensure that
ventilation openings are not blocked. If it becomes
necessary to remove dust, first disconnect the
power tool from the mains supply (use non-metallic
objects) and avoid damaging internal components.
Damaged, eccentric or vibrating tools must not be
used.
Avoid damage to gas or water pipes, electrical
cables and loadbearing walls (static).
Connect a FI circuit-breaker with max.
release current (30 mA) upstream when using the
machine outdoors!
Pull the plug out of the socket before making any
adjustments, converting or servicing the machine.
A damaged or cracked additional handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective
additional handle.
A damaged or cracked safety guard must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective
safety guard.
Do not switch on the machine if tool parts or guard
devices are missing or defective.
Machines with a soft start (indicated by an "X" in the
model designation): An electronic error occurs if
the machine accelerates to maximum speed very
quickly when switched on. Other safety-related
electronic functions are no longer available. Have
the machine repaired immediately (see 13).

5 Overview

See page 3 (please unfold).
1 "Quick"clamping nut *
2 Spindle
3 Autobalancer support flange (non-detachable)
4 Spindle locking button
5 Electronic signal indicator*
6 Lock (to prevent the machine from being
switched on unintentionally, or for continuous
operation)*
7 Trigger ( for switching on and off)
8 Button (to turn the main handle)*
9 Main handle
10 Additional handle / Additional handle with
vibration damping *
11 Safety guard
12 Clamping nut *
13 2-hole spanner *
14 Lever (to adjust safety guard without the
use of tools)
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery

6 Special Product Features

• Metabo longlife angle grinder with a 50% longer
lifetime and doubled life of grinding discs thanks
to minimised vibrations
• Auto-balancer to double the lifetime of grinding
discs and minimised vibrations
• Reduced service expenditure thanks to Metabo
longlife carbon brushes
• Restriction of the starting current by means of
soft start
• Metabo "Quick" tool change
• Main handle that can be rotated without the use
of tools
• Safety guard that is locked into position, can be
adjusted in seconds without the use of tools
• Metabo VibraTech (MVT): Integrated vibration-
restricting damping systems at all handles
• A light signal alerts the user to specific situa-
tions, e.g., the restart protection has been acti-
vated
• Metabo S-automatic safety stop: The power
supply is switched off immediately if the wheel
snags
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