Metabo S 18 LTX 115 Manual Original página 14

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Removing and inserting the battery pack
To remove: Press the battery pack release button
(3) and pull the battery pack (6) downwards.
To fit:Slide in the battery pack (6) until it engages.
7. 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.
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.
Switching on: Push the slide switch (7) forward.
For continuous activation, now tilt downwards until
it engages.
Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide
switch (7) and release.
8. Installing the tools
Press in the spindle locking knob (8) only
when the spindle is stationary!
Tools with threaded insert:
1. Remove the tensioning spindle (16) if neces-
sary. Press in spindle locking button (8) and hold
in place. Unscrew the tensioning spindle using
the open-ended spanner (17).
2. Press in spindle locking button and hold in place.
3. Screw the tool onto the spindle and tighten.
Tools for tensioning spindle:
- Attach the tensioning spindle (16) if necessary.
Press in spindle locking button (8) and hold in
place. Tighten the tensioning spindle using the
open-ended spanner (17).
- Slide the tool onto the tensioning spindle.
- Press in spindle locking button (8) and hold in
place.
- Screw the tool fixing screw (15) onto the
tensioning spindle and tighten (the spindle locking
knob engages and the tool can be secured).
If the tools used are shorter than the
tensioning spindle, insert the relevant distance
sleeves (18). This is the only way to properly secure
the tool.
9. Maintenance
Disconnect the mains plug or remove the battery
pack from the machine before starting any mainte-
nance work.
Motor cleaning: blow compressed air through the
rear ventilation slots of the machine regularly,
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frequently and thoroughly. Here, the machine must
be held firmly.
Mains powered machines: The Autostop carbon
brushes must only be replaced in a specialist work-
shop. Always have checks and maintenance work
carried out by Metabo Customer Service.
10. Troubleshooting
10.1 Mains powered machines
- Electronic restart protection
The red electronic signal indicator (2) starts
flashing. If the mains plug is inserted with the
machine switched on, or if the current supply is
restored following an interruption, the machine
does not start up. Switch the machine off and then
back on again.
- The electronic signal indicator (2) lights up
and on-load speed is reduced.
Winding temperature too high. Run the machine in
idling until the electronics signal indicator
switches off.
- High-energy, high-frequency interference
High-energy, high-frequency interference can
cause the machine to deactivate. In this case,
please switch off the machine, disconnect the
plug and then reinsert. As soon as the interference
is reduced, you can continue work.
10.2 Cordless machines
- The electronic signal display (2) lights up and
the load speed decreases. The temperature is
too high! Run the machine in idling until the elec-
tronics signal indicator switches off.
- The electronic signal display (2) flashes and
the machine does not start. The restart protec-
tion is active. The machine will not start if the
battery pack is inserted while the machine is on.
Switch the machine off and on again.
11. Accessories
Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance
System) battery packs and accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating instruc-
tions.
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the catalogue.
12. Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out
by qualified electricians ONLY!
If you have Metabo electrical tools that require
repairs, please contact your Metabo service centre.
For addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download spare parts lists from
www.metabo.com.