Environmental Protection; Technical Specifications - Metabo MKS 18 LTX 58 Operating Instructions Manual

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Risk of injury, even with the blade at standstill.
Wear protective gloves when changing
blades.
Press in the spindle locking button (20) and hold in
place. Turn the saw spindle slowly with the spanner
in the saw blade fixing screw (21) (16)until the lock
catches.
Unscrew the saw blade fixing screw in a clockwise
direction and remove the outer saw blade flange
(22). Pull back the movable guard (26) and remove
the saw blade.
Ensure that the inner saw blade flange (25) is
inserted in the right way: The inner saw blade
flange (25) has 2 sides, diameter 20 mm and 5/8"
(16 mm). Ensure a precise fit of saw blade mounting
hole to the inner saw blade flange (25)! Incorrectly
installed saw blades do not run smoothly and lead
to loss of control.
Insert a new saw blade, Make sure the direction of
rotation is correct. The direction of rotation is
indicated by arrows on the saw blade and guard.
The contact areas between the inner saw blade
flange (25), the saw blade (23), the outer saw blade
flange (22) and the saw blade fixing screw (21) must
be clean.
Put on the outer saw blade flange (22). Ensure that
the outer saw blade flange (22) is inserted the
correct way round (inscription facing outwards).
Tighten the saw blade fixing screw (21) using a
hexagon wrench (16) (max. 5 Nm).
Use only sharp, undamaged saw blades. Do
not use saw blades that are cracked or that
have changed their shape.
Do not use any saw blades made from high-
alloy high-speed steel (HSS).
Do not use any saw blades which do not
conform to the specified rating.
Use only saw blades with a diameter according to
the markings on the saw.
The saw blade must be suitable for the no-load
speed.
Use a saw blade that is suitable for the
material being sawn.
Use only genuine Metabo - saw blades.
Never use abrasive grinding discs.
8. Cleaning
Remove battery pack from machine.
Danger of injury from hot or sharp shavings.
Wear protective gloves when emptying the
shavings collection box (1)
Empty the shavings collection box (1) regularly:
open the lid and shake out shavings. The shavings
collection box can be removed from the machine if
necessary. To attach, place the shavings collection
box on the guard and press until it snaps into place.
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Clean the machine regularly. Make sure that the
safety appliances, e.g. the movable guard, are in
perfect working order.
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9. Accessories
Only use original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance
System) battery packs and accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating
instructions.
See page 4.
A Guide rail
B Clamp. To secure the guide rail.
C Circular saw blade for metal applications
D Chargers
E Battery packs with different capacities. Only
buy battery packs only with voltage suitable for
your power tool
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the catalogue.
10. Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must ONLY be
carried out by qualified electricians!
Contact your local Metabo representative if you
have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. See
www.metabo.com for addresses.
You can download a list of spare parts from
www.metabo.com.

11. Environmental Protection

Observe national regulations on environmentally
compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused
machines, packaging and accessories.
Battery packs may not be disposed of with regular
waste. Return faulty or used battery packs to your
Metabo dealer!
Do not allow battery packs to come into contact with
water!
Discharge the battery pack in the power tool before
disposal. Secure the contacts against short circu-
iting (e. g. insulate with tape).

12. Technical Specifications

Explanatory notes on the specifications on page 3.
Changes due to technological progress reserved.
U = Voltage of battery pack
n = idle speed
0
T = maximum depth of cut
max
Ø = saw blade diameter
d = saw blade drill diameter
a = max. base body thickness of the saw
blade
b = max. cutting width of saw blade
m = weight
Permitted ambient temperature during operation:
-20 °C to 50 °C (limited performance with