Metabo RB 18 LTX 60 Operating Instructions - Page 8

en ENGLISH Original instructions 1. Declaration of Conformity We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that these wraparound tube sanders conform to the standards and directives specified on page 3. - 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 must not be processed. 2. Specified Use Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. The machine is designed for glazing, tarnishing, texturing, polishing and smoothing steel pipes without the use of water. The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by improper use. Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety information must be observed. 3. General Safety Instructions For your own protection and for the protection of your electrical tool, pay attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol! WARNING - Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of injury. WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference. Pass on your electrical tool only together with these documents. 4. Special Safety Instructions Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces because the abrasive belt may contact its own cord. Damage to a "live" wire may energise metal parts of the power tool and cause an electric shock. Flying sparks are created when sanding metal. Ensure that no persons are in danger. Due to the risk of fire, all combustible materials must be removed from the work area (area affected by flying sparks). Wear protective gloves. WARNING - Always wear protective goggles. Secure the workpiece against slipping, e.g. with the help of clamping devices. Always guide the machine with both hands on the handles provided. Loss of control can cause personal injury. Check that the additional handles (8) are secure, and tighten them with screws if necessary. Never place your hand near rotating parts of the device or near the rotating sanding belt. Remove sanding dust and similar material only when the machine is not in operation. Remove the battery pack from the machine before any adjustments, conversions or servicing are performed. Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the machine is switched off. The rated speed of the sanding belt must be at least equal to the belt speed in idling marked on the power tool. A sanding belt running faster than its rated speed can break and fly apart. Check prior to each use that the sanding belt is correctly attached and is completely on the rollers. Carry out a trial run: Allow the machine to run at idling speed for 30 seconds in a safe location. Stop immediately if significant vibrations occur or if other defects are noted. If such a situation occurs, check the machine to determine the cause. 4.1 Safety instructions for battery packs: Protect battery packs from water and moisture! Do not expose battery packs to naked flame! 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 Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs! Do not open battery packs! Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs! Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective li-ion battery packs! 8 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. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and seek medical attention immediately.