Metabo BF 18 LTX 90 Operating Instructions - Page 11
Cleaning, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Tips and Tricks, Accessories, Repairs, Environmental
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Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide switch (11) and release. 7.2 Sanding belt replacement See illustration B, page 2. - Manually loosen screw (5) and remove cover (3). - Pull tensioner arm (7) backwards and remove sanding belt (6). - Place the new sanding belt on the rollers such that its direction of circulation (arrows on the inside of the sanding belt) matches the arrows (4) on the cover. Place the sanding belt first on the drive shaft and then on the roller on the sanding attachment (1). - Replace the cover (3) and tighten the screw (5) by hand. - Check the belt run and adjust if necessary (see Section 7.3). 7.3 Adjusting belt run Using the screw (2), adjust the sanding belt (while the machine is not in operation and the battery pack is removed) so that it runs in the centre of the sanding belt roller. 2 7.4 Sanding procedure Switch the machine on first before mounting it on the workpiece. Place the machine on the material such that the sanding belt is parallel to the surface of the workpiece. Keep the machine in constant motion because otherwise recesses could be produced in the material. 7.5 Replacing the sanding attachment See illustration C, page 2. - Removing the sanding belt (see Section 7.2). - Remove screw (2), and remove sanding attachment (1). - Attach the other sanding attachment as shown (ensure that the nose at the end of the sanding attachment is pointing in the direction of the tensioning arm, see illustration C). - Secure with screw (2). - Attaching the sanding belt (see Section 7.2). - Adjusting the belt run (see Section 7.3). 8. Cleaning, Maintenance Motor cleaning: blow compressed air through the rear ventilation slots of the machine regularly, frequently and thoroughly. Here, the machine must be held firmly. ENGLISH en 9. Troubleshooting The electronic signal display (12) lights up and the load speed decreases. The temperature is too high! Run the machine in idling until the electronics signal indicator switches off. The electronic signal display (12) flashes and the machine does not start. The restart protection is active. The machine will not start if the battery pack is inserted while the machine is on. Switch the machine off and on again. 10. Tips and Tricks Do not press the device too firmly against the surface being sanded. This does not improve, but rather impairs, the sanding performance. For optimum operation: Sand on the side on which the sanding belt moves towards the machine. 11. Accessories Use only genuine Metabo accessories. Use only accessories which fulfil the requirements and specifications listed in these operating instructions. See page 4. A Chargers B Battery packs with different capacities C Sanding belt arm D Sanding belt, ceramic grain E Nylon web band For a complete range of accessories, see www.metabo.com or the main catalogue 12. Repairs Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out by qualified electricians ONLY! Contact your local Metabo representative if you have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. For addresses see www.metabo.com. You can download a list of spare parts from www.metabo.com. 13. Environmental Protection Observe national regulations on environmentally compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused machines, packaging and accessories. Battery packs must not be disposed of with regular waste. Please return faulty or used battery packs to your Metabo dealer. Do not throw battery packs into water. Only for EU countries: Never dispose of power tools in your household waste! In accordance with European Guideline 2002/ 96/EC on used electronic and electric equipment and its implementation in national legal systems, 11
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