Metabo KSE 55 Vario Plus PartnerEdition Original Instructions Manual page 11

narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before making
cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may
cause binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when making a "plunge
cut" into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding blade may cut objects that can cause
kickback.
Additional Safety Instructions:
a) Do not operate the saw if lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard into the open
position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, lower
guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
retracting handle (17)and make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all
angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-
up of debris.
c) Open the bottom protective cover by hand
only when making special cuts, such as plunge
cuts and angle cuts. Raise lower guard by
retracting handle (17) and as soon as blade
enters the material, the lower guard must be
released. For all other sawing, the lower guard
must be released.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will
cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever
is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.
Do not use sanding discs.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool! Remove
chips and similar material only with the machine at
standstill.
Wear ear protectors.
Wear protective goggles.
Press the spindle locking button only when the
motor is at a standstill.
Do not reduce the speed of the saw blade by
pressing on the sides.
The movable guard must not be clamped in the
pulled-back position for sawing.
The movable guard must move freely,
automatically, easily and exactly back into its end
position.
When sawing materials that generate large
quantities of dust, the machine must be cleaned
regularly. Make sure that the safety appliances, e.g.
the movable guard, are in perfect working order.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may
be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be
processed.
Check the workpiece for foreign bodies. When
working, always make sure that no nails or other
similar materials are being sawed into.
If the saw blade blocks, turn the motor off
immediately.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
During machining, the workpiece must be firmly
supported and secured against moving.
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 achieve a high level of dust collection, use 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.
Use a saw blade that is suitable for the material
being sawn.
Clean gummy or glue-contaminated saw blades.
Contaminated saw blades cause increased friction,
jamming of the saw blade and increase the risk of back-
kicks.
Metabo S-automatic safety clutch:
If the tool jams or catches, the power supply to the
motor is restricted. Due to the strong force which
can arise, always hold the machine with both hands
using the handles provided, stand securely and
concentrate.
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Marking (saw blade outer diameter)
2 Cutting indicator
3 Movable guard
4 Parallel stop
5 Locking screws (diagonal cuts)
6 Locking screws (parallel guide)
7 Locking button (switching on)
8 Trigger (switching on and off)
9 Nozzle (chip ejection)
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