Original instructions
1. Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that
these angle grinders, identified by type and serial
number *1), meet the requirements of all relevant
directives *2) and standards *3). Technical
documents for *4) - see page 4.
For UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to
compile the technical file, see *4) on page 4,
hereby declare under sole responsibility that these
angle grinders, identified by type and serial number
*1) on page 4, fulfill all relevant provisions of
following UK Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, S.I. 2008/
1597, S.I. 2012/3032 and Designated Standards
see *3) on page 4.
2. Specified Conditions of Use
The angle grinders, when fitted with original Metabo
accessories, are suitable for grinding, sanding,
separating and wire brushing metal, concrete,
stone and similar materials without the use of water.
WEV... is additionally suited for light polishing work.
We recommend using our angle polisher for
demanding polishing work in continuous operation.
Machines with the designation WEV... are
particularly suited for working with wire brushes due
to thumbwheel for speed selection.
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 Information
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 – Read the operating
instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING – 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.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
Always include these documents when passing on
your power tool.
4. Special Safety Instructions
4.1
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding,
Sanding, Wire Brushing, Polishing or
Cutting-Off Operations:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder, sander, wire brush, hole cutter or 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. WEV... may also be used as a
polisher.
b) Operations such as polishing are not to be
performed with this power tool. Operations for
which the power tool was not designed may create
a hazard and cause personal injury. (This does not
apply to WEV...)
c) Do not convert this power tool to operate in a
way which is not specifically designed and
specified by the tool manufacturer. Such a
conversion may result in a loss of control and cause
serious personal injury.
d) Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and specified by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be
attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
e) The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than
their rated speed can break and fly apart.
f) 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 guarded or
controlled.
g)The dimensions of the accessory mounting
must fit the dimensions of the mounting
hardware 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.
h) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before
each use inspect the accessory such as
abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing
pad 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
protectors, gloves and workshop apron
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