Metabo WEPBA 17-125 Quick Operating Instructions 2 - Page 17

occupational health and safety regulations, disposal). Collect the generated particles at the source, avoid deposits in the surrounding area. Use suitable accessories for special work (see chapter 11.), thus less particles enter the environment in an uncontrolled manner. Use a suitable extraction unit. Reduce dust exposure with the following measures: - Do not direct the escaping particles and the exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons or on dust deposits. - Use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers - Ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep clean using a vacuum cleaner Sweeping or blowing stirs up dust - Vacuum or wash the protective clothing Do not blow, beat or brush 5. Overview See page 2. 1 "Quick"clamping nut * 2 Spindle 3 Autobalancer support flange * 4 Spindle locking button 5 Sliding on/off switch * 6 Handle 7 Electronic signal indicator * 8 Thumbwheel for selection of speed * 9 Transport eyelet, for WEPBA 17-125 Quick, WEPBA 17-150 Quick (Use only to transport the machine)* 10 Paddle switch * 11 Additional handle/Additional handle with vibration damping * 12 Safety cover 13 Support flange 14 2-hole nut * 15 2-hole spanner * 16 Lever for safety guard attachment * depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery 6. Commissioning Before plugging in, check that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the rating label, match with your power supply. Always install an RCD with a max. trip current of 30 mA upstream. 6.1 Attaching the additional handle Always work with the additional handle (11) attached! Attach the additional handle on the left or right of the machine and secure. 6.2 Attach the safety guard For safety reasons, always use the safety guard provided for the respective wheel! See also chapter11.Accessories! ENGLISH en Safety guard for grinding Designed for work with roughing wheels, flap sanding pads, diamond cut-off wheels. See illustration D on page 2. - Push and hold the lever (16). Place the safety guard (12) in the position indicated. - Release the lever and turn the safety guard until the lever engages. - Push the lever and turn the safety guard until the closed section is facing the operator. - Make sure that the guard is placed securely: The lever must engage and you should not be able to turn the safety guard. Use only accessories that are covered by at least 3.4 mm by the safety guard. (Disassemble in reverse order.) 7. Attaching the grinding disc Prior to any conversion work: Pull the mains plug from the socket. The machine must be switched off and the spindle at a standstill. For reasons of safety, attach the parting guard before performing parting work (see chapter 11. Accessories). 7.1 Locking the spindle - Press in the spindle locking button (4) and turn the spindle (2) by hand until the spindle locking button engages. 7.2 Placing the grinding wheel in position WA..., WBA..., WE...A...: See illustration A on page 2. The Autobalancer support flange (3) is permanently fitted on the spindle. As is the case with most other angle grinders, a detachable support flange is not necessary. The contact surfaces of the Autobalancer support flange (3), grinding wheel and the "Quick" clamping nut (1) must be clean. Clean if necessary. - Place the grinding wheel on the Autobalancer support flange (3). The grinding wheel must lie flat on the Autobalancer supporting flange. WPB...: See illustration B on page 2. - Fit the support flange (13) on the spindle. The flange should not turn on the spindle when properly attached. - Place the grinding disc on the support flange (13). The grinding disc must lay flat on the supporting flange. 17