Metabo S 18 LTX 115 Manual Original página 12

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Original instructions
Dear Customer,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by buying a new Metabo power tool. Each Metabo power
tool is carefully tested and subject to strict quality controls by Metabo's quality assurance. Nevertheless,
the service life of a power tool depends to a great extent on you. Please observe the information
contained in these instructions and the enclosed documentation. The more carefully you treat your
Metabo power tool, the longer it will provide dependable service.
Contents
1 Declaration of Conformity
2 Specified Use
3 General Safety Instructions
4 Special Safety Instructions
5 Overview
6 Special Product Features
7 Scope of Delivery
8 Commissioning
9 Switching on and off
10 Installing the tools
11 Tips and Tricks
12 Maintenance
13 Troubleshooting
14 Repairs
15 Environmental Protection
16 Technical Specifications
1 Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and direc-
tives specified on page 2.
2 Specified Use
The burnishing machine is suitable
• for burnishing, matting, texturing and brushing,
• for polishing and smoothing,
• for sanding (with sandpaper) and deburring the
following materials:
• metal, wood, plastics or similar as well as dry
sanding of stone.
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.
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3 General Safety Instructions
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions 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.
Before using the power tool, carefully read through
and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety
information and the Operating Instructions. Keep
all enclosed documentation for future reference,
and pass on your power tool only together with this
documentation.
4 Special Safety Instructions
4.1 Safety Warnings Common for Grinding,
Sanding, Wire Brushing, Polishing or
Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a
sander, wire brush or polisher. Read all safety
warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifi-
cations provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
b) Operations such as grinding or cutting-off
are not recommended to be performed with
this power tool. 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 specif-
ically 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