17. Carefully handle power tools.
Should a power tool be dropped or struck against
hard materials inadvertently, it may be deformed,
cracked, or damaged.
18. Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent.
Solvents such as gasoline, thinner benzine, carbon
tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and crack
plastic parts. Do not wipe them with such solvents.
Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly dampened
with soapy water and dry thoroughly.
19. ALWAYS wear eye protection that meets the
requirement of the latest revision of ANSI
Standard Z87.1.
20. NEVER leave the belt sander on a table, the fl oor, etc.
while it is spinning.
21. NEVER apply water or lubricating oil, otherwise
hazards from electrical shocks may result.
22. ALWAYS operate the belt sander safely for correct
use.
This belt sander is a portable dry plane surface
sander that was designed for fi nishing wood and
metal surfaces and ground coats.
23. Make sure that there are no cracks, scratches, or
other abnormalities on the pad before use.
24. Use the sanding belt and accessories specifi ed by
metabo HPT.
25. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only
when hand-held.
26. When operating the tool, do not wear work gloves as
such cloth wear can get caught in the tool.
27. When working at elevated locations, clear the area of
other people and aware of conditions below you.
28. When sanding metal, sparks are generated. Keep
other persons and fl ammable substances away from
the work area.
29. ALWAYS wear a protective mask when operating the
random orbit sander.
Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
30. Align the inside arrow mark on the sanding belt with
the corresponding mark on the tool.
31. Sanding by applying impact and cutting by sideof-
belt contact should be avoided.
32. Be careful of sanding sparks.
33. As certain that the sanding workpiece contains
neither nails nor other harmful foreign matter.
34. Sanding glass fi ber not recommended.
35. After operation, blow away the dust on the belt and
the pulleys.
36. Place the workpiece on a stable surface when
sanding.
37. Do not sand a steel plate for extended periods while
applying excessive pressure.
There is a risk that hot sanding particles could
damage the dust bag.
38. Check to confi rm that the sanding belt is free of
cracks or other damage before use.
39. Defi nitions for symbols used on this tool
V ..................volts
— --- ...............direct current
n
o ...............no load speed
---/min ..........revolutions or reciprocation per minute
In the following cases, clean the dust bag and fully remove
any dust.
Dust remaining in the dust bag may cause ignition.
● Sanding steel sheets after sanding materials such as
wood
● After completing sanding work
Do not throw sanding dust on an open fi re because
materials in fi ne particle form may be explosive:
40. Because the cordless power tool operates by battery
power, be aware of the fact that it can begin to operate
at any time.
41. When working at elevated locations, clear the area of
other people and aware of conditions below you.
42. Do not use the product if the tool or the battery
terminals (battery mount) are deformed.
Installing the battery could cause a short circuit that
could result in smoke emission or ignition.
43. Keep the tool's terminals (battery mount) free of swarf
and dust.
○ Prior to use, make sure that swarf and dust have not
collected in the area of the terminals.
○ During use, try to avoid swarf or dust on the tool from
falling on the battery.
○ When suspending operation or after use, do not leave
the tool in an area where it may be exposed to falling
swarf or dust.
Doing so could cause a short circuit that could result
in smoke emission or ignition.
44. Always use the tool and battery at temperatures
between 23°F (-5°C) and 104°F (40°C).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CHARGER OR ADAPTER
The term "charger or adapter" in the safety instructions
refers to your battery charger or AC/DC adapter.
WARNING
Death or serious bodily injury could result from
improper or unsafe use of charger or adapter.
To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety
instructions:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger Model UC18YFSL or
AC/DC adapter Model ET36A.
2. Before using charger or adapter, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) charger or adapter,
(2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
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