Metabo UK 333 Original Operation Instructions page 17

Do not overload machine – use it

only within the performance range it
was designed for (see "Technical
Specifications").
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Danger! Risk of electric shock!
Do not expose machine to rain.

Do not operate machine in damp or

wet environment.
Prevent body contact with earthed

objects such as radiators, pipes,
cooking stoves, refrigerators when
operating this machine.
Do not use the power cable for pur-
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poses it is not intended for.
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Risk of personal injury and
crushing by moving parts!
Do not operate the machine without

installed guards.
Always keep sufficient distance to

the saw blade. Use suitable feeding
aids, if necessary. Keep sufficient
distance to driven components
when operating the electric
machine.
Wait for the saw blade to come to a

complete standstill before removing
cutoffs, scrap, etc. from the work
area.
Never try to slow down or stop the

saw blade by pushing the work
piece against the saw blade from
the side.
Ensure the machine is disconnected

from power before servicing.
Ensure that when switching on (e.g.

after servicing) no tools or loose
parts are left on or in the machine.
Turn power off if the machine is not

used.
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Cutting hazard, even with the
cutting tool at standstill!
Wear gloves when changing cutting

tools.
Store the saw blade(s) in a safe

place and in such a manner that
nobody can get hurt.
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Risk of kickback (work piece is
caught by the saw blade and thrown
against the operator):
Always work with a properly set riv-
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ing knife.
The riving knife and the saw blade

used must match: the riving knife
should be thinner than the kerf, but
thicker than the saw blade body.
Do not jam work pieces.
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Make sure the saw blade is suitable

for the work piece material.
Cut thin or thin-walled work pieces

only with fine-toothed saw blades.
Always use sharp saw blades.
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If in doubt, check work piece for

inclusion of foreign matter (e.g. nails
or screws).
Cut only work pieces that have

dimensions which allow them to be
safely and securely held during cut-
ting.
Never cut several work pieces at the

same time – and also no bundles
containing several individual pieces.
Risk of personal injury if individual
pieces are caught by the saw blade
uncontrolled.
Remove small cutoffs, scrap, etc.

from the work area – when doing so
the saw blade must be at a com-
plete standstill.
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Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
Ensure that no parts of the body or

clothing can be caught and drawn in
by rotating components (no neck-
ties, no gloves, no loose-fitting
clothes; contain long hair with hair-
net).
Never to cut any work pieces which

contain
 ropes,
 strings,
 cords,
 cables or
 wires, or to which any of the
above are attached.
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Hazard generated by insuffi-
cient personal protection gear!
Wear hearing protection.

Wear safety glasses.

Wear dust mask.

Wear suitable work clothes.

When working outdoors wearing of

non-slip shoes is recommended.
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Risk of injury by inhaled wood
dust!
Some types of wood dust (e.g.

beech, oak, ash) may cause cancer
when inhaled. Work only with a suit-
able dust collector attached to the
saw. The dust collector must comply
with the specifications stated in the
technical specifications.
Minimize the amount of wood dust

escaping from the machine into the
environs:
 remove wood dust deposits from
the work area (do not blow
away!);
 repair any leaks on the dust col-
lector;
 keep your work area well venti-
lated at all times.
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Hazard generated by modifica-
tion of the machine or use of parts
not tested and approved by the manu-
facturer!
Strictly follow these instructions

when assembling the machine.
Use only parts approved by the

manufacturer. This applies espe-
cially to:
 saw blades (see "Available
Accessories" for stock-nos.);
 safety devices (see "Technical
Specifications" for stock nos.).
Do not change any parts.
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Hazard generated by machine
defects!
Keep machine and accessories in

good repair. Follow the maintenance
instructions.
Before every use of this machine

check for possible damage: before
operating the machine all safety
devices, protective guards or slightly
damaged parts need to be carefully
checked to see if they are fully oper-
ational as specified. Check that all
moving parts operate smoothly and
without jamming. All parts must be
correctly installed and meet all con-
ditions necessary for a proper oper-
ation of the machine.
Any damaged parts or protection

devices must be repaired or
replaced by a qualified specialist.
Have damaged switches replaced
by a service centre. Do not operate
machine if the switch cannot be
turned ON or OFF.
Keep handles free of oil and grease.
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Risk of injury by noise!
Wear hearing protection.

Make sure the riving knife is not

bend. A bent riving knife will push
the work piece against the side of
the saw blade, causing noise.
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Danger from blocking work-
pieces or workpiece parts!
If blockage occurs:
1. Switch machine OFF.
2. Unplug mains cable.
3. Wear gloves.
4. Clear the blockage using a suitable
tool.
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