Metabo SSE 18 LTX BL Compact Original Instructions Manual page 11

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.
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
Reducing dust exposure:
WARNING - Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead-based paints,
- Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
- Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
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 at yourself or nearby persons
or on dust deposits,
- use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers,
- ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep
clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or
blowing stirs up dust.
- Vacuum or wash the protective clothing. Do not
blow, beat or brush.
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.
- 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. Overview
See page 2.
1 Saw blade tensioning device for jigsaw and
reciprocating saw blades
2 LED working light
3 Front handle
4 Switch-on lock: To lock the trigger (10) to
prevent the tool from switching on inadvertently.
5 Rear handle
6 Battery pack release button
7 Battery pack *
8 Capacity indicator button *
9 Capacity and signal indicator *
10 Trigger
11 Button for setting the guide
12 Guide
13 Saw blade
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery
6. Commissioning
6.1 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack (7) before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance
diminishes.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
In case of Li-Ion battery packs with capacity and
signal display (9) (equipment-specific):
- Press the button (8), the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
- The battery pack is almost flat and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
6.2 Removing and inserting the battery pack
To remove the battery pack: Press the battery pack
release button (6) and remove the battery (7) pack.
To fit the battery pack: Slide in the battery pack (7)
until it engages .
6.3 Fitting and removing the saw blade
Before carrying out any work: Remove the
battery pack.
Do not touch the saw blade immediately
following operation of the tool, as it can be
extremely hot and can lead to skin burns.
Use jigsaw saw blades as a general rule.
1. Turn the clamping sleeve (1) in the direction of
the arrow and hold it.
2. Insert the saw blade (13) as far as the limit stop
or remove it.
3. Release the clamping sleeve (1) (the clamping
sleeve rotates back to its original position).
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