Declaration Of Conformity; General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo STE 140 Original Instructions Manual

Original instructions

1. Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that these
jigsaws comply with the specified standards and
directives. Fig. I
2. Specified Use
The machine is suitable for sawing non-ferrous
metals and sheet steel, wood and similar materials,
plastics and similar materials. Any other use is not
permitted.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.

3. General Safety Instructions

For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your electrical tool only together with these
documents.

4. Special Safety Instructions

Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the electrical tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
Ensure that the spot where you wish to work is free
of power cables, gas lines or water pipes (e.g. using
a metal detector).
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases
to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in
conjunction with additives for wood conditioning
(chromate, wood preservative). Material containing
asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- Where the use of a dust extraction device is
possible it shall be used.
- To extract dust more efficiently, use the protective
cap (4) and a suitable Metabo vacuum cleaner
together with this tool.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
During work, the workpiece must lay flat and be
secured against moving, e.g. using clamps.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
When sawing, ensure that the footplate makes
secure contact with the workpiece.
Do not switch the machine on while the saw blade is
touching the workpiece.
When interrupting a cut for any reason, release the
trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material
until the saw blade comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the saw from the workpiece while
the saw blade is in motion or kickback may occur.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the
saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are
not engaged into the material. If the saw blade
seizes, it may kickback from the workpiece when
the saw is restarted.
Danger of injury due to the sharp jigsaw blade. After
stopping work, the jigsaw blade may still be hot.
Wear protective gloves.
Keep hands well away from the sawing area and the
saw blade. Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
Remove chips and similar material only with the
machine at standstill.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
LED light (3) (depending on fittings): Do not look
directly at the light. Do not observe the radiation
directly with optical instruments.
Australia: Use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply with a rated residual current of
30 mA or less.
5. Figures
Illustrations are provided at the beginning of the
operating instructions.
6. Overview
Fig. A - E
1 Protective plate for use with sensitive tool surfaces
(attach as shown) *
2 Anti-splintering footplate insert *
3 LED lights *
4 Protective cap *
5 Protective rod for preventing unintentional
contact with the saw blade
6 Adjustment lever for pendulum motion
ENGLISH en
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