Additional Safety Instructions; Initial Operation; Cleaning & Maintenance - Metabo LB 18 LTX BL Manual Original

Keep persons nearby and pets at a safe
distance to the device. Keep other people
away.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and other
body parts away from suction port and blow
opening. They can get caught and sucked in.
Use a hair net for long hair.
Always keep suction port and exhaust port
free, do not cover, block or do not put
anything inside.
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Additional Safety Instructions

• Do not blow onto objects that are flammable,
burning, smoking or glowing, such as cigarettes,
matches, hot ash etc.
• Do not modify the device.
• Do not use the blower to pump up balls, rubber
dinghies or similar.
• Do not use as vacuum cleaner.
• Do not vacuum any liquids.
• Do not operate the machine in bad weather
conditions, especially if there is a risk of lightning.
• In the event of an accident or malfunction, switch
off the machine immediately and remove the
battery pack.
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Blowpipe
2 Speed switch (for adjusting the air speed,
infinitely adjustable with locking lever)
3 Locking lever (for continuous operation at the
selected air speed)
4 Handle
5 Battery pack release button
6 Battery pack *
7 Capacity and signal indicator *
8 Capacity indicator button *
9 Suction port
10 Eyelet for securing the carry strap
(can also be screwed in on the opposite side)
11 Shoulder carry strap
12 Exhaust port
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery

6. Initial Operation

6.1 Attach the blowpipe
Prior to any conversion work: remove battery
pack from machine.
Push the blowpipe (1) onto the exhaust port (12) in
such a way that the lug engages.
6.2 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack (6) before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance
diminishes.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
In case of Li-Ion battery packs with capacity and
signal display (7) (equipment-specific):
- Press the button (8), the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
- The battery pack is almost flat and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
Removing and inserting the battery pack
Remove: Press the battery pack release button (5)
and remove battery pack (6).
To insert: Slide the battery pack (6) in until it
engages.
7. Use
7.1 Switching on/off, setting the air volume
Only switch on when the blowpipe (1) is
attached.
Avoid switching on the machine accidentally:
always switch it off when the battery pack is
removed from the machine.
Switching on, setting air volume:
Press the speed switch (2) . Change the air speed
by depressing the switch.
Turn the locking lever (3) for continuous mode.
Switching off:
- Turn the locking lever (3) upwards.
- Release the speed switch (2) .
7.2 Working
Wear the machine with the carry strap (11) on your
shoulder (ideal for balancing and continuous
operation) and guide the machine by the handle (4).
Avoid adverse body positions. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times, especially when working
on sloped ground.
Do not operate the machine on paved or gravelled
surfaces where ejected material could cause injury.
Direct the blowpipe (1) to the ground. Never direct
the air jet at yourself or other people.
Adjust the air speed to the application.
Walk slowly, do not run.
8. Cleaning, Maintenance
Before each use, check that all moving parts are
functioning correctly and do not seize, make sure
that no parts are broken or damaged to an extent
where they affect the function of the machine. Have
damaged parts repaired before using the machine.
Remove the battery pack periodically and wipe the
contact area of the battery pack and machine with a
dry cloth and remove dust.
Never service damaged battery packs. Any
service of battery packs should only be performed
by the manufacturer or authorized service
providers.
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