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Original operating instructions
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.
The hand-held circular saw is suitable for sawing
wood, plastics and other similar materials.
The machine is not designed for plunge cuts
.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed sa
fety information
.
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 instruc-
tions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING – Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and
ecifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
re
sult in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
Pass on your electrical tool only
together with these documents.
Cutting procedur
e
a) DANGER: Keep hands away from
cutting area and the blade. Keep your
on auxiliary handle, or motor
. If both hands are holding the saw, they
cannot be cut by the blade.
Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The
guard cannot protect you from the blade below the
workpiece.
c)
Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of
Less than a full tooth of the blade
teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
Never hold the workpiece in your hands or
ss 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 or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
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.
h) Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt
specially designed for your saw, for optimum
performance and safety of operation.
Kickback causes and related warnings
-kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece
toward the operator;
-when the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by
kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor
reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the
operator;
-if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the
cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can
into the top surface of the wood causing the blade
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.
a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
saw and position your arms to resist kickback
forces. Position your body
blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback
could cause the saw to jump backwards, but
kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if
proper precautions are taken.
b) When blade is binding, or when interrupting
a cut for any reason, release the trigger and
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
blade binding.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. If a saw
blade binds, it may walk up or kickback from the
workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d) Support large panels to minimise the risk of
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend
to sag under their own weight. Supports must be
placed under the panel on both sides, near the line
of cut and near the edge of the panel.
1. Declaration of Conformity
2. Specified Conditions of Use
3. General Safety Information
4. Special Safety Instructions
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before making
the cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it
may cause binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing
walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause kickback.
Lower guard function
a) Check the lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw if the
lower guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard
into the open position. If the saw is accidentally
dropped, the lower guard may be bent. Raise the
lower guard with the retracting handle (26)and
make sure it moves freely and does not touch the
blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of
cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-
up of debris.
c) The lower guard may be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and
"compound cuts". Raise the lower guard by the
retracting handle (26) and as soon as the blade
enters the material, the lower guard must be
released For all other sawing, the lower guard
should operate automatically.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing the saw
down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting
blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting
whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes
for the blade to stop after switch is released.
Do not use sanding discs.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool! Remove
chips and similar material only with the machine at
a standstill.
Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
Wear ear protectors.
Wear protective goggles.
Press the spindle locking button only when the
motor is at a standstill.
Do not reduce the speed of the saw blade by
pressing on the sides.
The movable guard must not be clamped in the
pulled-back position for sawing.
The movable guard must move freely,
automatically, easily and exactly back into its end
position.
When sawing materials that generate large
quantities of dust, the machine must be cleaned
regularly. Make sure that the safety appliances, e.g.
the movable guard, are in perfect working order.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may
be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be
processed.
Check the workpiece for foreign bodies. When
working, always make sure that no nails or other
similar materials are being sawed into.
If the saw blade blocks, turn the motor off
immediately.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
During machining, the workpiece must be firmly
supported and secured against moving.
Clean gummy or glue-contaminated saw
blades. Contaminated saw blades cause
increased friction, jamming of the saw blade and
increase the risk of back-kicks.
Avoid overheating of the saw tooth tips. Avoid
melting of the material when sawing plastic.
Use a saw blade that is suitable for the material
being sawn.
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not expose battery packs to fire!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
Remove the battery pack from the machine
when not in use.
Remove the battery pack from the machine
before any adjustment or maintenance is
carried out.
Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that
the machine is switched off.
A 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 imme-
diately!
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws
related to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN
3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently
valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery
packs. If necessary, consult your freight forwarder.
Certified packaging is available from Metabo.