Initial Operation - Metabo STA 18 LTX 140 Original Instructions Manual

This also applies to dust from other materials, such
as some timber types (like oak or beech dust),
metals, asbestos. Other known diseases are e.g.
allergic reactions, respiratory diseases. Do not let
dust enter the body.
Observe the relevant guidelines and national
regulations for your material, staff, application and
place of application (e.g. occupational health and
safety regulations, disposal).
Collect the particles generated at the source, avoid
deposits in the surrounding area.
Use suitable accessories for special work. In this
way, fewer particles enter the environment in an
uncontrolled manner.
Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- do not direct the escaping particles and the
exhaust air stream towards yourself or nearby
persons or towards dust deposits,
- use an extraction unit and/or an air purifier,
- ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep
it clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or
blowing stirs up dust.
- Vacuum or wash protective clothing. Do not blow,
beat or brush protective gear.
4.1 Safety instructions for battery packs:
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to fire!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
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
immediately!
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
Transport of Li-Ion battery packs:
The shipping of Li-Ion battery packs 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.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact
and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack
from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts
from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with
adhesive tape).
5. Figures
Illustrations are provided at the beginning of the
operating instructions.
6. Overview
Fig. A - D
1 Guide rail adapter (to be attached to guide rail
6.31213) *
2 Protective plate for use with sensitive tool
surfaces (attach as shown) *
3 Anti-splintering footplate insert*
4 LED light
5 Protective cap *
6 Protective rod for preventing unintentional
contact with the saw blade
7 Adjustment lever for pendulum motion
8 Switch button on the chip blower
9 Sliding on/off switch
10 Handle
11 Footplate
12 Extractor connection piece *
13 Setting wheel for speed adjustment
14 Battery pack release button
15 Battery pack
16 Capacity and signal indicator
17 Capacity indicator button
18 Saw blade *
19 Saw blade support roller
20 Saw blade clamping fixture
21 Clamping lever for securing the saw blade
22 Scale for reading off the cutting angle
23 Clamping lever for diagonal cuts
24 Locking screw
25 Clamping force screw
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery

7. Initial Operation

7.1 Insert anti-splintering footplate
Fig. A
Danger of injury due to the sharp jigsaw blade.
Remove the saw blade before fitting the anti-
splintering footplate insert (3).
Turn the machine over so that the footplate faces
upwards. Insert the anti-splintering footplate from
the front, while noting the following 2 items:
• The smooth side of the footplate points upward.
• The slot is facing to the rear (towards the battery
pack).
If you are working with the protective plate attached (2)
(depending on fittings), fit the anti-splintering footplate
insert in the protective plate.
7.2 Insert saw blade
Danger of injury due to the sharp jigsaw blade.
After stopping work, the jigsaw blade may still
be hot. Wear protective gloves.
Use a saw blade that is suitable for the material
being sawn.
- Turn the clamping lever (21) forwards to the stop
and hold in place.
- Insert the saw blade (18) against the spring force
until the stop. (The saw teeth are facing forwards).
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Fig. B
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