Use; Cleaning, Maintenance - Metabo STEB 70 Quick Operating Instructions Manual

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- Push the clamping lever (1) forwards up to the
stop and release (the clamping lever remains
open).
- Insert the saw blade (3) up to the stop. Ensure
that the saw teeth are facing forwards and the
blade is seated correctly in the groove on the saw
blade support roller (2).
- Push back the clamping lever (1) to its original
position (the saw blade is now clamped securely
in position).
6.3 Attaching / Removing the protective cap
Attachment: Push on the protective cap (9) from
the front until it engages
Removal: Grip both sides of the protective cap (9),
lift slightly, then pull forwards and remove.
6.4 Sawing with dust extraction
- Connect a suitable extraction device to the
extractor connection piece (16). Use a suction
hose with a 30 mm connector diameter.
- Attach the protective cap (9) for maximum
extraction efficiency.
- Switch off the chip blower (see chapter 7.1).
6.5 Sawing without dust extraction
- Work with the protective cap (9) removed
(see Removal chapter 6.3).
6.6 Diagonal cuts
Remove the protective cap (9), anti-splintering
footplate insert (8) and extraction hose. These
parts cannot be used for diagonal cuts.
- Slacken the screw (4).
- Slid the footplate (5) forwards slightly and turn.
- Then slide the footplate (5) forwards or back-
wards and engage in one of the detents (the
detents can be viewed through the semicircular
opening at the rear of the footplate (5).) The
preset angle is indicated on the curved support
plate (17) on the footplate. Adjust to different
angles using an angle gage.
- Tighten the screw (4) again.
6.7 Sawing close to the wall
Remove the protective cap (9), anti-splintering
footplate insert (8), circular-cutting and parallel
guide. These parts cannot be used when sawing
close to the wall.
- Slacken the screw (4) until the footplate (5) can
be raised slightly.
- Raise the footplate (5) slightly and slide back-
wards up to the stop.
- Tighten the screw (4) again.
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7 Use

7.1 Chip blower
Optional blower for a clear view of the cutting line.
On: press in the switch button (6) on the right side
of the machine. (look for the
Off: press in the switch button (6) on the left side
of the machine. (look for the
7.2 Adjusting the pendulum motion
Set the required pendulum motion using the adjust-
ment lever (7).
Position "0" = pendulum motion is switched off
. . .
Position "III" = maximum pendulum motion
See page 2 for recommend setting values.
The best way to determine the ideal setting is
through a practical trial.
7.3 Setting maximum speed
Set the machine to maximum speed using the
setting wheel (12). This is also possible during
operation.
See page 2 for recommend setting values.
The best way to determine the ideal setting is
through a practical trial.
7.4 Switching on and off, adjusting the
speed, continuous operation
On: press the trigger (13). Press the trigger more to
increase the speed (up to preset maximum speed,
see chapter 7.3).
Off: release the trigger (13).
Continuous operation: For continuous operation,
the pressed trigger (13) can be locked using the
lock button (14). To stop the machine, press the
trigger (13) again.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore always hold the machine with
both hands using the handle provided, stand
securely and concentrate.

8 Cleaning, Maintenance

Clean the machine regularly. This includes
vacuum cleaning the ventilation louvres on the
motor.
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