Metabo RW 18 LTX 120 Operating Instructions - Page 9

Avoid unintentional starting: Always unlock the trigger switch if the machine is unplugged or in the event of a power failure. 4.2 Special safety instructions for cordless machines: Remove the battery pack from the machine before making any adjustments, changing tools, maintaining or cleaning. Protect battery packs from water and moisture! Do not expose battery packs to fire! Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs! Do not open battery packs! Do not touch contacts or short-circuit battery packs! A slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-ion battery packs! 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! Transport of li-ion battery packs: The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws related to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN 3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery packs. If necessary, consult your freight forwarder. Certified packaging is available from Metabo. - Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with adhesive tape). ENGLISH en Always install an RCD with a maximum trip current of 30 mA upstream 6.2 For cordless machines only Battery pack Charge the battery pack before use (11). If performance diminishes, recharge the battery pack. The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 30°C. "Li-Power, LiHD" lithium-ion battery packs have a capacity and signal indicator (10): - Press the (9) button, the LEDs indicate the charge level. - If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost flat and must be recharged. Removing and inserting the battery pack Remove: Press the battery pack release button (8) and remove battery pack (11). To insert: Slide the battery pack (11) in until it engages. 7. Use 7.1 Tool change Attach the stirrer: Screw the stirrer by hand into the spindle (1). Remove the tool: Hold the spindle (1) using an open-ended wrench and fix the stirrer using a second open-ended wrench. 19 5. Overview 24 See page 2. 1 Spindle 2 Thumb-wheel for gear selection * 3 Trigger switch 4 Locking button for continuous activation * 5 Speed preselection wheel * 6 Handles 7 Locking button 8 Battery pack release button * 7.2 Select the gear (depending on features) Select the required gear by rotating the thumb wheel (2). Change speed when the machine is in the process of running down (briefly switch it on and off). 9 Capacity indicator button * I = 1. st gear (low speed, high torque) 10 Capacity and signal indicator * 11 Battery pack* II = 2. nd gear (high speed) * depending on the model / features 7.3 Presetting the speed (depending on features) 6. Commissioning Select the maximum speed using the preselection wheel (5). 6.1 For mains powered machines only (Press in the trigger (3) to increase the rotational Before plugging in, check that the rated mains speed.) voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the rating label, match with your power supply. 9