Metabo DSD 250 Operating Instructions - Page 12

ENG ENGLISH Grinding discs must be stored and handled with care in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not touch the rotating grinding wheel! Only work when the safety cover (1) and sanding belt cover (16) are fitted. Swivel the eye preservers (9) downwards before grinding. Use the perimeter (not the sides) of the grinding wheels for grinding. Do not reduce the speed of the grinding wheel by pressing on the sides. The workpiece to be processed must be large enough, or small enough, to be held safely with both hands. Only work when the grinding wheels are fitted to minimise the risk of coming into contact with the rotating spindle. High temperatures can result after long-term operation. Always wear eye goggles, hearing protection and protective gloves. Use other available personal protective equipment, e.g. suitable protective work clothing. Ensure that sparks produced during work do not constitute a risk to the user or other personnel and are not able to ignite inflammable substances. Endangered areas must be protected with flame-resistant covers. Make sure that fire-risk areas are always provided with suitable fire extinguishers. 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 conjunction 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 recommended. 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. The workpiece can become hot during grinding. Do not allow water within the vicinity of electric machine parts or close to people in the working area. 12 If a grinding material blockage occurs, switch off the grinder immediately, allow the motor to stop and unplug the grinder. Identify the cause and remove the blockage. Clean, check and perform maintenance work on the machine and guard devices regularly. Regularly clean the inside of the grinding wheels and belt grinder housing. The grinding wheels and sanding belt must be able to rotate freely within the housing. Unplug when the grinder is not in use, before making any adjustments or carrying out modifications, repairs or maintenance. Regularly check the power cable on the grinder and have it repaired by an approved expert if damaged. Regularly check extension cables and replace if damaged. Check the grinder for possible damage: Before using the grinder, protective devices or slightly damaged components must be carefully checked to ensure they are operating perfectly and as intended. Check that moving parts are in perfect working order and do not jam and check whether parts are damaged. All parts must be correctly installed and fulfil all conditions necessary to ensure perfect operation of the grinder. Damaged protective devices and parts must be repaired or replaced according to specifications by an authorised specialist workshop. 5 Overview See page 3 and page 4 . 1 Safety cover 2 Adjusting nut 3 Clamping flange 4 Grinding wheel 5 Back flange 6 Dust extraction connection 7 Safety cover 8 Workpiece support 9 Eye preservers 10 Spark deflector 11 Switch (on/off) 12 Lever (sanding belt replacement) * 13 Screws for securing the sanding belt cover * 14 Rotary knob for adjusting the belt run * 15 Arrow (direction of circulation of sanding belt)* 16 Sanding belt cover * 17 Screws for securing the water container * 18 Water container *