Metabo MKS 18 LTX 58 Operating Instructions - Page 11

Original instructions ENGLISH en 1. Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that these cordless hand-held circular saws, identified by type and serial number *1), meet all relevant requirements of directives *2) and standards *3). Technical documents for *4) - see page 3. 2. Specified Conditions of Use d) Never hold the workpiece in your hands or across your leg while cutting. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimise body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control. e) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock. The cordless handheld circular saw is designed for sawing unhardened ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals. The machine is not designed for sawing wood or materials similar to wood, plastic, plaster, gypsum fibreboard, and composite materials. f) When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding. g) Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run off-centre, causing loss of control. The machine is not designed for plunge cuts. The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use. h) Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum Generally accepted accident prevention performance and safety of operation. regulations and the enclosed safety information must be observed. Kickback causes and related warnings - kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, 3. General Safety Information jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator; For your own protection and for the - when the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by the protection of your power tool, pay kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor attention to all parts of the text that are reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the marked with this symbol! operator; WARNING - Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of injury. - if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade 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. to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator. Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Pass on your power tool only together with these documents. a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback 4. Special safety instructions for could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if circular saws proper precautions are taken. b) When blade is binding, or when interrupting Sawing procedure a cut for any reason, release the trigger and a) DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of b) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The blade binding. guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece. c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw c) Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of teeth are not engaged into the material. If a saw the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade blade binds, it may walk up or kickback from the teeth should be visible below the workpiece. workpiece as the saw is restarted. 11