Metabo STEB 70 Quick Original Instructions Manual page 9

Original instructions
1. Conformity Declaration
We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that
these jigsaws, identified by type and serial number
*1), meet all relevant requirements of directives *2)
and standards *3). Technical documents for *4) -
see page 3.
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 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 electrical tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-
tions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING – Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions 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. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by your hand or against the body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Pull the plug out of the socket before making any
adjustments, converting or servicing the machine.
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and sturdy
shoes when working with this tool.
Wear ear protectors when working for long
periods of time. High noise levels over a
prolonged period of time may affect your hearing.
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).
Use only sharp, undamaged saw blades. Do not
use saw blades that are cracked or that have
changed their shape.
Always position the power cable so that it leads
away from the back of the machine.
Always hold the machine with both hands on the
intended handles, take a secure stance and
concentrate on the work.
Always work with the guide attached.
When sawing, the guide must make secure contact
with the workpiece.
When sawing water pipes, ensure that they do not
contain any water.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
Keep hands well away from the sawing area and the
saw blade. Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
Danger of injury due to the sharp saw blade.
Do not touch the moving saw blade!
Remove chips and similar material only with the
machine at a standstill.
After stopping work, the saw blade may still be hot.
Wear protective gloves.
Avoid inadvertent starts: always switch the tool off
when the plug is removed from the mains socket or
if there has been a power cut.
Reducing dust exposure:
WARNING - Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead-based paints,
- Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
- Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
This also applies to dust from other materials such
as some timber types (like oak or beech dust),
metals, asbestos. Other known diseases are e.g.
allergic reactions, respiratory diseases. Do not let
dust enter the body.
Observe the relevant guidelines and national
regulations for your material, staff, application and
place of application (e.g. occupational health and
safety regulations, disposal).
Collect the particles generated at the source, avoid
deposits in the surrounding area.
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