Metabo WEF 9-125 Operating Instructions - Page 10

I 0 I 0 en ENGLISH mains plug from the socket. The machine must be switched off and the spindle must be at a standstill. For reasons of safety, attach the parting guard before performing parting work (see chapter 10. Accessories). 6.1 Locking the spindle Press in the spindle locking button (3) only when the spindle is stationary! - Press in the spindle locking button (3) and turn the spindle (2) by hand until you feel the spindle locking button engage. Avoid inadvertent starts: always switch the tool off when the plug is removed from the mains socket or if there has been a power cut. In continuous operation, the machine continues running if it is forced out of your hands. Therefore, always hold the machine with both hands using the handles provided, stand in a safe position and concentrate. Machines with slide switch: 8 6.2 Placing the grinding wheel in position See illustration C on page 2. - Fit the support flange (1) on the spindle. The flange should not turn on the spindle when properly attached. - Place the grinding wheel on the support flange (1). The grinding wheel must lay flat on the supporting flange. The metal flange on the parting grinder disc must lay flat on the support flange. 6.3 Tightening/loosening the clamping nut Securing the clamping nut (16): Switching on: Push the slide switch (6) forward. For continuous activation, now tilt downwards until it engages. Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide switch (6) and release. Machines with Paddle Switch (with dead man function): (machines with the designation WPF..., WEPF...) 11 10 The 2 sides of the clamping nut are different. Screw the clamping nut onto the spindle as follows: See illustration D on page 2. - A) For thin grinding wheels: The edge of the clamping nut (16) faces upwards so that the thin grinding wheel can be attached securely. B) For thick grinding wheels: The edge of the clamping nut (16) faces downwards so that the clamping nut can be attached securely to the spindle. - Lock the spindle. Turn the clamping nut (16) clockwise using the 2-hole spanner (17) to secure. Releasing the clamping nut: - Lock the spindle (see chapter 6.1). Turn the clamping nut (16) anticlockwise using the 2-hole spanner (17) to unscrew. 7. Use 7.1 Switching On and Off Always guide the machine with both hands. Switch on first, then guide the accessory towards the workpiece. The machine must not be allowed to draw in additional dust and shavings. When switching the machine on and off, keep it away from dust deposits. After switching off the machine, only place it down when the motor has come to a standstill. Avoid switching on the machine accidentally: always switch it off when the battery pack is 10 removed from the machine. Switching on: Slide the switch-on lock (8) in the direction of the arrow and press the trigger (9). Switching off: Release the trigger (9). 7.2 Working instructions Grinding and sanding operations: Press down the machine evenly on the surface and move back and forth so that the surface of the workpiece does not become too hot. Roughing: position the machine at an angle of 30° 40° for the best working results. Cutting-off: Always work against the run of the disc (see illustration). Otherwise there is the danger of the machine kicking back from the cut out of control. Guide the machine evenly at a speed suitable for the material being processed. Do not tilt, apply excessive force or sway from side to side. Wire brushing: Press down the machine evenly. 8. Cleaning Motor cleaning: blow compressed air through the rear ventilation slots of the machine regularly, frequently and thoroughly. Here, the machine must be held firmly. Clean the dust filter regularly: remove and clean with a jet of compressed air.