Operating Instructions - Metabo STE 100 Plus Operating Instructions Manual

02_STE100_7230_0208_ENG
ENGLISH

Operating Instructions

Dear Customer,
Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new Metabo power tool.
Every Metabo power tool is carefully tested and is subjected to the strict quality controls of the Metabo
Quality Assurance section. However, the service life of any power tool is to a great degree dependent on
yourself as the user. Please take account of the information contained in these Operating Instructions
and the accompanying documents. The more care you exercise in handling your Metabo power tool, the
longer will be the reliable service it provides for you.
Contents
1 Declaration of Compliance
2 Proper Use
3 General Safety Instructions
4 Special Safety Instructions
5 Overview
6 Special Product Features
7 Initial Use
8 Operation
8.1 Switching on and off
8.2 Fitting the anti-splintering foot-plate
insert
8.3 Setting the stroke rate
8.4 Setting the orbital saw-blade
movement
8.5 Sawdust extraction
8.6 Sawing without sawdust extraction
8.7 Sawing in a restricted space
8.8 Bevel cuts
9 Hints and Tips
10 Maintenance
11 Accessories
11.1 Fitting the circle-cutting and rip guide
11.2 Bevel cuts with the circle-cutting and
rip guide
12 Repairs
13 Environmental Protection
14 Technical Specifications
1 Declaration of Compliance
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and
directives specified on page 2.
2 Proper Use
The jig saw is designed for sawing non-ferrous
metals and sheet steel, wood and similar
materials, and plastics and similar materials.
Use for any other purpose is prohibited.
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The operator bears sole responsibility for any
damage caused by inappropriate use.
The generally recognised accident prevention
regulations and the accompanying safety
instructions must be observed.
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
Before using this power tool, carefully read
through and familiarise yourself with all the
enclosed safety information and the instructions.
Keep all enclosed documentation for future
reference, and pass on your power tool only
together with this documentation.
Hold the power tool only on the insulated
gripping surfaces when performing tasks
where the cutting accessory could hit
concealed power lines. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may also energise metal
parts of the power tool, resulting in an electric
shock.
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
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3 General Safety Instructions
WARNING - Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in
4 Special Safety Instructions
Pay particular attention to the parts of
the text marked with this symbol for
your own safety and the protection of
your power tool.
Always wear safety goggles, ear
protectors, protective gloves and
heavy-duty footwear when working
with your power tool.