Initial Operation - Metabo RBE 15-180 Manual Original

- Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
- Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
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.
5. Overview
See page 2
1 Sliding switch
2 Handle
3 Adjusting wheel for setting belt speed
4 Electronic signal indicator
5 Additional handle
6 Tensioner arm for replacing the sanding belt
7 Sanding belt
8 Press in the spindle locking button only when
the spindle is stationary
9 Arrow (direction of rotation of drive shaft)

6. Initial Operation

Before plugging in, check that the rated mains
voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the
rating label, match with your power supply.
Always install an RCD with a max. trip current
of 30 mA upstream.
Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle
attached (5)! Secure the additional handle by
screwing it tightly to the left or right.
7. Use
7.1 On/Off switch, continuous activation
Always guide the machine with both hands on
the handles provided (2) and (5) hold tight. It is
mandatory to use both hands when operating the
machine. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Do not operate on a table or holder.
Switch the machine on first and place it onto
the workpiece only once it has reached the full
speed.
Always guide the machine with both hands.
The machine must not be allowed to draw in
additional dust and shavings. When switching
the machine on and off, keep it away from dust
deposits.
After switching off the machine, only place it
down when the motor has come to a standstill.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore, always hold the machine using
the handles provided, stand in a safe position and
concentrate.
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Switching on/Continuous activation: Push sliding
switch (1) forward. For continuous
activation, now tilt downwards until it
engages.
Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide
switch (1) and release.
7.2 Setting belt speed
The belt speed can be preset via the setting wheel
(3)and is infinitely variable.
Positions 1-6 correspond approximately to the
following belt speeds:
1 ........ 8,4 m/s
2 ........ 12,5 m/s
3 ........ 16,5 m/s
7.3 Sanding belt replacement
See illustration on page 3.
- Release the tensioner arm (6) and remove the
sanding belt (7).
- Place the new sanding belt on the rollers such that
its direction of circulation (arrows on the inside of
the sanding belt) matches the arrow (9) on the
gearbox.
- Release the tensioner arm (6).
- Ensure that the sanding belt is completely on the
rollers.
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4 ....... 20,6 m/s
5 ....... 24,6 m/s
6 ....... 28,8 m/s
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