Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo GA 18 LTX Manual Original

Original instructions

1. Declaration of Conformity

Under our sole responsibility, we hereby declare
that these straight grinders, identified by type and
serial number *1), comply with all relevant
requirements of the directives *2) and standards
*3). technical documents for *4) - see Page 3.

2. Specified Use

Machines with the designation G... are designed:
- ... for fine grinding work with abrasive points on
metal.
- ... for fine cutting work with small cutting discs on
metal.
- ... for routing with end mill cutters on non-ferrous
metals, plastics, hardwood, etc.
- ...for working with paint and round wire brushes
- ...for working with polishing bobs
- ...for working with felt polishing tools
- ...for working with lamellar grinding wheels
The machine is not suitable for working with
polishing bells.
The FME 737 is designed...
- ... for fine grinding work with abrasive points on
metal.
- ... for routing with end mill cutters on non-ferrous
metals, plastics, hardwood, etc.
Suitable for driving an appropriate Metabo flexible
shaft.
Can be expanded with the appropriate original
Metabo accessories for the router.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate 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 power 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 power tool only together
with these documents.

4. Special Safety Instructions

4.1 Safety warnings common for grinding,
sanding, wire brushing, polishing,
carving or abrasive cutting-off
operations:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder and sander. Tools with the designation
G... may also be used as wire brushes,
polishers, carving and as a cut-off tool. Read all
safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
b) The FME 737 is not suitable for wire
brushing, polishing or cutting-off. Operations for
which the power tool was not designed may create
a hazard and cause personal injury.
c) Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory
can be attached to your power tool, it does not
assure safe operation.
d) The rated speed of the grinding accessories
must be at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool. Grinding accessories
running faster than their rated speed can break and
fly apart.
e) The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized
accessories cannot be adequately controlled.
f) The arbour size of wheels, sanding drums or
any other accessory must properly fit the
spindle or collet of the power tool. Accessories
that do not match the mounting hardware of the
power tool will run out of balance, vibrate
excessively and may cause loss of control.
g) Mandrel Mounted Wheels, sanding drums,
cutters or other accessories must be fully
inserted into the collet or chuck. If the mandrel is
insufficiently held and/or the overhang of the wheel
is too long, the Mounted Wheel may become loose
and be ejected at high velocity.
h) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before
each use inspect the accessory such as
abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, sanding
drum for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire
brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool
or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or
install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory,
position yourself and bystanders away from
the plane of the rotating accessory and run the
power tool at maximum no-load speed for one
minute. Damaged accessories will normally break
apart during this test time.
i) Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As
appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
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