Operating Instructions - Metabo KSAP 18 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

Dear Customer,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by buying a Metabo power tool. Each Metabo power tool is
carefully tested and subject to strict quality controls by Metabo's quality assurance. Nevertheless, the
service life of a power tool depends to a great extent on you. Please observe the information contained in
these instructions and the enclosed documentation. The more carefully you treat your Metabo power tool,
the longer it will provide dependable service.
Contents
1 Conformity Declaration
2 Specified Use
3 General Safety Instructions
4 Special Safety Instructions
5 Overview
6 Initial Operation, Setting
6.1 Battery pack
6.2 Setting splitting wedge
6.3 Setting depth of cut
6.4 Slanting saw blade for diagonal cuts
6.5 Correcting angle of saw disc
7 Use
7.1 Switching on and off
7.2 Working directions
8 Maintenance
9 Accessories
10 Repairs
11 Environmental Protection
12 Technical Specifications
1 Conformity Declaration
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and direc-
tives specified on page 2.
2 Specified Use
This machine is suitable for sawing wood, plastics,
metals and other similar materials.
The machine is not designed for plunge cuts.
The user bears sole responsibility for damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regulations
and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
3 General Safety Instructions
Before using this power tool, carefully read
through and familiarise yourself with all the
enclosed safety information (red booklet)
and the instructions. Keep all enclosed documenta-
tion for future reference, and pass on your power
tool only together with this documentation.
4 Special Safety Instructions
For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool pay atten-
tion to all parts of the text that are marked
with this symbol!
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Never use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not expose battery packs to naked
flame!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
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.
Caustic fluid may leak from defective
NiCd or NiMH battery packs (30%
caustic potash solution)!
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak
from defective Li-Ion battery packs!
If battery fluid from NiCd, NiMH or Li-Ion
battery packs leaks out and comes into
contact with the skin, rinse the affected area
thoroughly with water. If battery fluid leaks out
and comes into contact with your eyes, wash
them with clean water and seek medical treat-
ment immediately!
Wear ear protectors when working with the
machine.
ENGLISH
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