Metabo PE 15-20 RT, Operating Instructions Manual

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The VTC electronics make material-compatible 

work possible and an almost constant speed, even 

under load. 

7.2 Switching On and Off

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 

securely and concentrate.

PE 15-30:

Switching on: 

Push the sliding switch (2) forward. 

For continuous activation, now tilt downwards 

until it engages.

Switching off: 

Press the rear end of the slide 

switch (2) and release it.

PE 15-20 RT:

Switching on, speed:

 press the trigger switch (13). 

Press in the trigger switch to increase the 

rotational speed. 

Switching off: 

To switch off release the trigger 

switch (13).

Continuous operation:

 With the trigger (13) 

pressed, push in the locking button (12) and 

release the trigger. Press and release the trigger 

(13) again to switch off.

7.3 Working directions

Polishing:

At the start of the polishing process, start with the 

lowest speed, coarse polish and a lambskin or a 

coarse pad.
Then the speed is increased, a medium polish and 

a medium pad are used.
A high speed is used for the finish (high gloss 

polishing), as well as the finest polish and the finest 

pad.
Polishing is done with crossover polishing, i.e. from 

left to right and then again from top to bottom. Here 

make sure not to stay too long in one spot, since the 

surface can heat up a lot and the surface could get 

damaged.

Sanding (not PE 15-20 RT):

Press down the machine evenly on the surface and 

move back and forth so that the surface of the 

workpiece does not become too hot.

It is possible that particles deposit inside the power 

tool during operation. This impairs the cooling of the 

power tool. Conductive build-up can impair the 

protective insulation of the power tool and cause 

electrical hazards.
The power tool should be cleaned regularly, often 

and thoroughly through all front and rear air vents 

using a vacuum cleaner. Prior to this operation, 

separate the power tool from the power source and 

wear protective goggles and a dust mask.

Cleaning the dust filter:

If too much dust is deposited on the dust 

protection filter, the cooling to the motor 

is reduced and the motor may overheat and 

become damaged.

 Clean the dust protection filter 

regularly, frequently and thoroughly by vacuuming 

or wiping. Prior to this operation, separate the 

power tool from the power source or remove the 

dust protection filter. When working, wear goggles 

and a dust mask.

PE 15-30: 

The electronic signal indicator (5) lights 

up and the load speed decreases.

 There is 

too much load on the machine! Run the 

machine in idling until the electronic signal indicator 

switches off.

PE 15-20 RT, PE 15-30:

The machine does not start. The 

electronic signal indicator (5) flashes. 

The 

restart protection is active. If the mains plug is 

inserted with the machine switched on or if the 

power supply is restored following an interruption, 

the machine does not start up. Switch the machine 

off and back on again.

Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements 

and specifications listed in these operating 

instructions.
See page 4.

A Hook and loop backing pad (for attaching 

polishing and sanding accessories)

B Hook and loop polishing pad, coarse (for 

buffing weathered paint)

C Hook and loop polishing pad, fine (for polishing 

paint)

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8. Cleaning

9. Troubleshooting

10. Accessories