Metabo KS 18 LTX 66 BL Original Instructions Manual page 8

6.1 Battery pack
We recommend the use of LiHD battery packs with
a capacity of at least 5.5 Ah. If other battery packs
are used, a reduced performance is to be expected.
Charge the battery pack (22) before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance dimin-
ishes.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
In case of Li-Ion battery packs with capacity and
signal display (23) (equipment-specific):
- Press the button (24), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- The battery pack is almost flat and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
Removing:
Press battery pack release button (19) and pull out
battery pack (22).
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (22) until it engages.
6.2 Setting cutting depth
Loosen the locking lever (17) for adjustment. Read
the depth of cut that has been set from the scale
(18). Push the locking lever (17) again all the way
down.
It is advisable to set the depth of cut in such a way
that no more than half of each tooth on the saw
blade juts out under the workpiece. See illustration
on page 3.
6.3 Slanting saw blade for diagonal cuts
Loosen the locking screw (14). Tilt the motor
section against the guide plate (11). Read the angle
which has been set from the scale (16). Tighten the
locking screw (14) again.
For a slanted cut greater 45° (undercut):
Press the undercut button (13) in and then slant.
(During the next adjustment the undercut function is
automatically deactivated.)
6.4 Setting extraction connection piece /
dust ejection
The connection piece (3) can be rotated to the
desired position to extract or eject sawdust. To do
this, push the connection piece in up to the stop,
turn and pull out again. The connection piece can
thus be locked in 8 increments so that it cannot turn.
Sawdust extraction
To extract the sawdust, connect a suitable
extraction unit with suction hose to the connection
piece (3).
7. Use
7.1 The machine's multifunctional
monitoring system
If the machine switches off automatically, the
machine electronics have activated automatic
protection mode. A warning signal sounds
(continuous beeping). The beeping stops after a
maximum of 30 seconds or when the trigger switch
(5) is released.
In spite of this protective function, overloading
is still possible with certain applications and
can result in damage to the machine.
Causes and remedies:
1. Battery pack almost flat (the electronics
prevent the battery pack from discharging totally
and avoid irreparable damage).
If one LED (23) is flashing, the battery pack is
almost flat. If necessary, press the button (24)
and check the LED lamps (23) to see the charge
level. If the battery pack is almost flat, it must be
recharged.
2. Long continuous overloading of the machine will
activate the temperature cut-out.
The machine continues to run with reduced
performance until the temperature is back to
normal.
In case of excessive overheating, the machine
will switch off completely.
Leave the machine or battery pack to cool.
Note: If the battery pack feels very warm, the
pack will cool more quickly in your "AIR
COOLED" charger.
Note: The machine will cool more quickly if you
operate it at idling speed.
3. If the current is too high (for example, if the
machine seizes continuously for long periods),
the machine switches off.
Switch off the machine at the trigger switch (5).
Then continue working as normal (in this case,
read in particular the safety instructions in
Chapter 4...Kickback... in addition to all other
safety instructions). Try to prevent the machine
from seizing.
4. In the event of kickback, the machine is
switched off. There will be a warning signal (3 x
beeps and 3 x flashes of the LED light (8)).
Switch off the machine at the trigger switch (5)
and let the saw blade come to a standstill.
Centre the saw blade in the saw gap and check
that the saw teeth are not caught in the
workpiece. Then continue working as normal (in
this case, read in particular the safety
instructions in Chapter 4.2 kickback...).
7.2 Switching on and off
Switching on: Push the locking button (6) forwards
and hold, then actuate the trigger (5).
Switching off: Release the trigger switch (5).
7.3 Working Directions
Do not switch the machine on or off while the
saw blade is touching the workpiece.
Let the saw blade reach its full speed before
making a cut.
When the hand-held circular saw is added, the
movable guard is swung backwards by the
workpiece.
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