Metabo SXE 450 TurboTec Operating Instructions - Page 7

Original instructions ENGLISH en 1. Conformity Declaration We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that this product conforms to the standards and directives specified on page 3. 2. Specified Use The disc sander is suitable for dry sanding of flat and curved surfaches, wood, plastics, non-ferrous metals, sheet steel and similar materials, spackled and painted surfaces, and is also suitable for polilshing. The user bears sole responsibility for 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. Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any adjustments or servicing are performed. Wear ear protectors when working for long periods of time. High noise levels over a prolonged period of time may affect your hearing. Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be processed. Secure the workpiece against slipping, e.g. with the help of clamping devices. Australia: Use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less. 5. Overview See page 2. 1 Sanding disc 2 Support plate 3 Additional handle (removable) 4 Knurled screw 5 Setting wheel for selecting oscillating frequency 6 TurboBoost switch 7 Locking button for continuous activation 8 Trigger switch 9 Locking button for "Duo" oscillating circuit setting * 10 Hexagon spanner 11 Button for removing the dust collection box 12 Dust collection box 13 Cleaning flap 14 Fluted filter 15 Locking screw for support plate 16 Braking ring of support plate brake * depends on model 4. Special Safety Instructions 6. Commissioning 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. - Use a dust extractor or the dust collection box where possible. - To achieve a high level of dust collection, use a suitable Metabo vacuum cleaner together with this tool. - 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. Before plugging in, check to see that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the rating label, match your power supply. 6.1 Additional handle The removable additional handle (3) can be screwed onto the machine with the integrated knurled screw (4). If required, insert a Phillips screwdriver in the hole at the end of the additional handle to release or tighten the knurled screw (4). 6.2 Installation of sanding disc Simple attachment and removal thanks to the velcro-type fastening. Simply press on the sanding disc such that the holes in the sanding disc (1) are aligned with the support plate (2). 7