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Operating Instructions
1. Specified conditions of use
The straight grinders are designed...
- ... for fine grinding work with abrasive points on
metal.
- ... for fine cutting work with small cutting wheels 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 user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
2. General safety instructions
For your own protection and for the
protection of your electrical 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.
Pass on your electrical tool only together with these
documents.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING – Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference! The term "power tool" in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
2.1 Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2.2 Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching out-
lets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
2.3 Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
2.4 Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect
the power tool's operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
2.5 Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irri-
tation or burns.
2.6 Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
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3. Special Safety Instructions
3.1 Safety Warnings Common for Grinding,
Sanding, Wire Brushing, Polishing or
Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
Use
a) This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder, sander, wire brush, polisher or cut-off
tool. Read all
illustrations and specifications provided with
this power tool. Failure to follow all the instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
b) Do not use any accessories that 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.
c) 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.
d) The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized acces-
sories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
e) The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing
pads or any other accessory must properly fit
the spindle of the power tool. Accessories with
arbour holes that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance,
vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
f) Do not use damaged accessories. Before
each use, inspect accessories such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad
for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If a power tool or
accessory is dropped, check it 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.
g) Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use a face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping
flying debris generated by various operations. The
dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtering
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
loss.
h) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
the work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory
may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate
area of operation.
safety warnings,
instructions,
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i) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. A cutting acces-
sory that comes in contact with a "live" wire may
render exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and give the operator an electric shock.
j) Position the cord clear of the spinning acces-sory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or
snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into
the spinning accessory.
k) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning accessory may grip the surface and pull
the power tool out of your control.
l) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.
m) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
may cause electrical hazards.
n) Do not operate the power tool near flam-mable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
o) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
3.2 Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any
other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid
stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn
causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in
the direction opposite to the accessory’s rotation at
the point of jamming.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or
pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel
that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the
surface of the material causing the wheel to climb
out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or
away from the operator, depending on direction of
the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching.
Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use the auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kick-
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back will propel the tool in a direction opposite to the
wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
d) Use special care when working around
corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and
snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or
bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating
accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create
frequent kickback and loss of control.
3.3 Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding
and Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
a) Use only wheel types that are recommended
for your power tool and the specific guard
designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for
which the power tool was not designed cannot be
adequately guarded and are unsafe.
b) Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with
the side of the cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off
wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side
forces applied to these wheels may cause them to
shatter.
c) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that
are the correct size and shape for your selected
wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel
thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from
grinding wheel flanges.
d) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheels intended for larger power
tools are not suitable for the higher speed of a
smaller tool and may burst.
3.4 Additional Safety Warnings Specific for
Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
a) Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply
excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make
excessively deep cuts. Overstressing the wheel
increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting
or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility
of kickback or wheel breakage.
b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the
point of operation, is moving away from your body,
the possible kickback may propel the spinning
wheel and the power tool directly at you.
c) If the wheel jams or if you interrupt a cut for
any reason, switch off the power tool and hold
the power tool motionless until the wheel
comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to
remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the
wheel is in motion, otherwise kickback may
occur. Investigate and take corrective action to
eliminate the cause of the wheel jam.
d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and
carefully reenter the cut. The wheel may jam,
walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in
the workpiece.
e) Support panels or any oversized workpiece
to minimise the risk of wheel pinching and kick-
back. Large workpieces tend to sag under their own
weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the
workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
f) Use extra caution when making a "pocket cut" into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
3.5 Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding
Operations:
a) Do not use oversized sanding disc paper.
Follow manufacturer's recommendations when
selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper
extending beyond the sanding pad presents a
laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing
of the disc or kickback.
3.6 Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing
Operations:
a) Loose parts on the polishing guard, especially the fastening cords, are not permitted.
Tuck away or shorten the fastening cords.
Loose, spinning fastening cords may make contact
with your fingers or become caught in the workpiece.
3.7 Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing Operations:
a) Be aware that wire bristles are lost by the
brush even during ordinary operation. Do not
overstress the wires by applying excessive
load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily
penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
b) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire
brushing, do not allow any interference of the
wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel
or brush may expand in diameter due to work load
and centrifugal forces.
3.8 Additional Safety Instructions
WARNING – Always wear protective
goggles.
Use elastic cushioning layers if they have been
supplied with the abrasive and if required.
Observe the specifications of the tool or accessory
manufacturer! Protect the discs from grease or
impacts!
Abrasives must be stored and handled with care in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Never use parting grinder discs for roughing work.
Do not apply pressure to the side of parting grinder
discs.
The workpiece must lay flat and be secured against
slipping, e.g. using clamps. Large workpieces must
be supported adequately.
Engage the spindle locking button (4) only when the
motor is inoperative. (GA 18 LTX, GE 710 Plus,
GA 18 LTX G, GE 950 G Plus)
Keep hands away from the rotating tool! Remove
chips and similar material only when the machine is
at a standstill.
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Prior to use, ensure that the coated abrasive is
properly fitted and secured. Run the tool in idling for
60 seconds in a safe position and bring to a standstill immediately if there are significant vibrations or
if other deficiencies are determined. If such a situation occurs, check the machine to determine the
cause.
Ensure that sparks produced during work do not
constitute a risk to the user or other personnel and
are not able to ignite inflammable substances.
Endangered areas must be protected with flameresistant covers. Make sure that fire-risk areas are
always provided with suitable fire extinguishers.
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases
to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in
conjunction with additives for wood conditioning
(chromate, wood preservative). Material containing
asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- Where the use of a dust extraction device is
possible it shall be used.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may
be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be
processed.
When working in dusty conditions, ensure that
ventilation openings are not blocked. If it becomes
necessary to remove dust, first disconnect the
power tool from the mains supply (use non-metallic
objects) and avoid damaging internal components.
Damaged, eccentric or vibrating tools must not be
used.
In the interests of safety, ensure that the rubber
sleeve (3) or additional handle is fitted while
working (5).
3.9 Special safety instructions for mains
powered machines:
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
During machining, of metals in
deposits inside the machine. This can lead to the
transfer of electrical energy onto the machine
housing. This can mean a temporary danger of
electric shocks. This is why it is necessary when the
machine is running to blow compressed air through
the rear ventilation slots of the machine regularly,
frequently and thoroughly. Here, the machine must
be held firmly.
We recommend using a stationary extractor system
and connecting a residual current circuit-breaker
(RCD) upstream. When the machine is shut down
via the FI circuit-breaker, it must be checked and
particular, conductive dust can form
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cleaned. For information on cleaning the motor, see
chapter 7. Cleaning.
3.10 Special safety instructions for cordless
machines:
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
any adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
Protect battery packs from water and moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to naked flame!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from
defective li-ion battery packs!
If battery fluid leaks out and comes into
contact with your skin, rinse immediately
with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out
and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
with clean water and seek medical attention immediately.
9 Dust filter
10 Electronic signal indicator*
11 B
12 Capacity indicator button *
13 Capacity and signal indicator *
14 Battery pack*
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attery pack release button *
5. Initial Operation
5.1 For mains powered machines only
Before plugging in the device, check to see
that the rated mains voltage and mains
frequency, as specified on the rating label, match
your power supply.
5.2 For cordless machines only
Dust filter
Always fit the dust filter if the surroundings are
heavily polluted (9).
The machine heats up faster when the dust
filter is fitted (9). It is protected by the electronics system from overheating (see chapter8.).
To fit:
See page 2, illustration A.
Fit the dust filter (9) as shown.
To remove:
edges, raise it slightly and then pull it downwards
and remove.
Rotating battery pack
See illustration B on page 2.
The rear section of the machine can be rotated 270°
in three stages, thus allowing the machine's shape
to be adapted to the working conditions. Only
operate the machine when it is in an engaged position.
Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (14).
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery
pack.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and
30°C.
"Li-Power" li-ion battery packs have a capacity and
signal indicator: (13)
- Press the button (12), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.
Removing and inserting the battery pack
To remove:
(11) and pull the battery pack (14) downwards
To fit:
Holding the dust filter (9) by the upper
Press the battery pack release button
.
Slide in the battery pack (14) until it engages.
6. Use
6.1 Collet chucks
The tool's shank diameter must correspond
exactly to the collet bore of the collet chuck (1)!
Various collet chucks are available for different
shank diameters. See Accessories section.
6.2 Fitting the tools
Pull the mains plug from the socket.
Only use tools that are suited to the no-load
speed of your machine. See Technical Specifications.
The tool's shank diameter must correspond
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exactly to the collet bore of the collet chuck (1)!
For abrasive points, you must never exceed
the maximum open shank length specified by
the manufacturer l
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7. Cleaning
7.1 Motor cleaning
To clean the motor, apply jets of compressed air
through the rear ventilation slots of the machine
regularly, frequently and thoroughly. Here, the
machine must be held firmly.
8. Troubleshooting
Insert the tool (with the full length of the shank) in the
collet chuck (1).
Bring the spindle to a standstill. (For the
GE 710 Compact, use the 13-mm spanner provided
for this purpose. For the GA 18 LTX, GE 710 Plus,
GA 18 LTX G and GE 950 G Plus, press the spindle
locking button (4)).
Using the 19-mm spanner, tighten the collet chuck
nut (2).
If there is no tool inserted in the collet chuck,
you can tighten the collet chuck manually
rather than with the spanner.
6.3 Switching On and Off
Switch on first, then guide the
towards the workpiece.
Avoid inadvertent starts: always switch the
tool off when the plug is removed from the
mains socket or if there has been a power cut.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. You must th erefore always hold the machine
with both hands using the handles provided (3), (5),
(7), stand in a safe position and concentrate while
working.
Switching on: Push the slide switch (6) forward.
For continuous activation, now tilt downwards until
it engages.
Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide
switch (6) and release.
6.4 Adjusting speed (mains powered
machines only)
The speed can be preset using the setting wheel (8)
and is infinitely variable. For a list of speeds, see the
table on page 3.
6.5 Working instructions
Grinding, sanding, polishing or using wire
brushes: Press down the machine evenly and
move it from side to side over the surface.
Routing: Press down the machine evenly.
Separating:
able for the material being processed. Do not tilt,
apply excessive force or sway from side to side.
Always work against the run of the disc
(see illustration). Otherwise there is
the danger of the machine kicking
back from the cut out of control. Guide
the machine evenly at a speed suit-
accessory
8.1 Mains powered machines:
- Overload protection: There is a MAJOR
reduction in load speed. The motor temperature
is too high! Allow the machine to run at idle speed
until it has cooled down.
- Overload protection: There is a SLIGHT reduction in load speed. The machine is overloaded. Reduce the load before continuing to
work.
- Metabo S-automatic safety shutdown: The machine was SWITCHED OFF automatically. If
the slew rate of the current is too high (for
example, if the machine suddenly seizes or kickback occurs), the machine switches off. Switch off
the machine at the slide switch (6). Switch it on
again and continue to work as normal. Try to
prevent the machine from seizing. See section
3.2.
- Restart protection: The machine does not start. The restart protection is active. 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 on again.
8.2 Cordless machines:
- The electronic signal display (10) lights up
and the load speed decreases. The tempera-
ture is too high! Run the machine in idling until the
electronics signal indicator switches off.
- The electronic signal display (10) flashes and the machine does not start. The restart protection 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.
9. Accessories
Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
Use only accessories which fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating instructions.
Fit accessories securely. Secure the machine if it is
operated in a bracket. Loss of control can cause
personal injury.
A Collets (including nut)
dia.
3 mm = 6.31947
dia.
1/8“ = 6.31948
dia.
6 mm = 6.31945
dia.
1/4“ = 6.31949
dia.
8 mm = 6.31946
B Clamping frame 6.27354 for clamping during
work with flexible shafts (tighten clamping
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