Table Of Contents; Specified Use; General Safety Rules; Operating Instructions - Metabo CS 23-355 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Dear Customer,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by buying a Metabo power tool. Each Metabo power tool
is carefully tested and subject to strict quality controls by Metabo's quality assurance. Nevertheless, the
service life of a power tool depends to a great extent on you. Please observe the information contained
in these instructions and the enclosed documentation. The more carefully you treat your Metabo power
tool, the longer it will provide dependable service.
Contents
1 Specified Use
2 General Safety Rules
3 Special Safety Rules
4 Overview
5 Initial Operation
6 Use
6.1 Set cutting depth
6.2 Vice
6.3 Cutting through a workpiece
6.4 Switching on and off
6.5 Transport
6.6 Switch Trigger Lock
7 Maintenance
8 Troubleshooting
9 Accessories
10 Repairs
11 Environmental Protection
12 Technical Specifications

1 Specified Use

When fitted with original Metabo cutting discs, the
metal cutter is appropriate for dry cutting of steel,
non-ferrous metals, iron and cast moulds, and
similar materials.
The user bears sole responsibility for damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.

2 General Safety Rules

WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Keep all of the documents supplied with the tool in
a safe place and pass them on to the new owner if
you part with the tool.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
before turning it on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Dont use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be
kept safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and saver at the rate for which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Table below shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
Total length of
cord in feet:
25 ft...........................14
50 ft...........................12
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
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