Cleaning & Maintenance; Troubleshooting; Environmental Protection - Metabo STA 18 LTX 140 Original Instructions Manual

penetrated the workpiece, the pendulum motion
can be activated.
9. Cleaning, Maintenance
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
making any adjustments, changing tools,
maintaining or cleaning.
Clean the machine regularly. This includes
vacuum cleaning the ventilation louvres on the
motor.
Clean the saw blade clamping fixture (20) regularly
and thoroughly by blowing with compressed air.
If necessary, clean the openings behind the saw
blade support roller (19).
Apply a drop of oil to the saw blade support roller
(19) from time to time.
If necessary, adjust the clamping force of the clamp
lever (23) ( Fig. D): Release the safety screw
(24) and turn the clamping force screw (25) (turning
the screw anti-clockwise increases the clamping
force). Tighten the safety screw (24).

10. Troubleshooting

The LED light (4) is flashing SLOWLY and the
machine has been switched off automatically.
The machine switches off if it is overloaded for an
extended period or if the saw blade is jammed.
Switch off the machine using the slide switch (9).
Switch it on again and continue to work as normal.
Avoid any additional overloading or jamming.
The LED (4) is flashing quickly and the machine
is not running. Restart protection is active. The
machine will not start if the battery pack is inserted
while the machine is on. Switch the machine off and
back on again.
11. Accessories
Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance
System) battery packs and accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating
instructions.
Fit accessories securely. If the machine is operated
in a holder: secure the machine well. Loss of control
can cause personal injury.
A Chargers
B Battery pack
C Circular-cutting and parallel guide
For sawing circles (dia. 100 - 360 mm) and making
cuts parallel with edges (max. 210 mm).
Attach the circular-cutting guide (
- Slide the rod on the circular-cutting and parallel
guide sideways into the footplate (centre point (c)
faces downwards).
- Set the desired radius (d).
- Tighten screw (b).
Attach parallel guide (
- Slide the rod on the circular-cutting and parallel
guide sideways into the footplate (centre point (c)
faces upwards).
- Set the dimension (e)
- Tighten screw (b).
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the catalogue.
12. Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must ONLY be
carried out by qualified electricians!
Contact your local Metabo representative if you
have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. For
addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download a list of spare parts from
www.metabo.com.

13. Environmental Protection

Observe national regulations on environmentally
compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused
machines, packaging and accessories.
Battery packs must not be disposed of with regular
waste! Please return faulty or used battery packs to
your Metabo dealer!
Do not throw battery packs into water.
Only for EU countries: never dispose of
power tools in your household waste!
According to European Directive 2012/19/EU
on Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment
and implementation in national law, used power
tools must be collected separately and recycled in
an environmentally-friendly manner.
Discharge the battery pack in the power tool before
disposal. Prevent the contacts from short-circuiting
(e.g. by protecting them with adhesive tape).
14. Technical Data
Fig. F. Fig. G. We reserve the right to make technical
improvements.
U = Voltage of battery pack
T =Maximum material thickness in wood
1
T =Maximum material thickness in non-ferrous
2
T =Maximum material thickness in sheet steel
3
n =Stroke rate at idle speed
0
m = Weight (with smallest battery pack)
Measured values determined in conformity with EN
62841.
Permitted ambient temperature during operation:
-20 °C to 50 °C (limited performance with
temperatures below 0 °C). Permitted ambient
Fig. F-I)
temperature for storage: 0 °C to 30 °C
direct current
The technical specifications quoted are subject to
tolerances (in compliance with the relevant valid
standards).
Energy-rich, high-frequency interference can cause
fluctuations in speed and eventually standstill. The
Fig. F-II)
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