4. Never use the POWER TOOL for applications not
specifi ed in the instruction manual.
5. Never operate the tool while wearing loose clothing,
a necktie or jewelry, or while your hair is uncovered,
to protect against getting caught in the moving
machinery.
6. Never reach around the saw blade.
7. Never touch any moving parts, including the blade,
while the saw is in use.
8. Never remove any safety devices or blade guards;
use of the tool without them would be hazardous.
9. Never lock the lower guard; always confi rm that it
slides smoothly before using the tool.
10. If the battery is inserted while the power switch is in
the ON position, the power tool will start operating
immediately, inviting serious accident.
11. Never use the POWER TOOL if the starting switch
does not turn on and off properly.
12. Never use the POWER TOOL if the plastic housing or
the handle is cracked or deformed.
13. Never use the POWER TOOL near fl ammable liquids
or gases because sparking can cause an explosion.
14. Never clean plastic components with solvents
because the plastic may dissolve.
15. Never operate the saw unless all the blade guards are
in place.
16. Never raise the saw blade from the workpiece until it
has fi rst come to a complete stop.
17. When slide cutting, never pull the handle toward the
operator, since this could cause the saw blade to kick
up from the workpiece. Always push the handle away
from the operator in a single, smooth motion.
18. Never place your limbs inside of the line next to
warning sign "
" while the tool is being operated.
This may cause hazardous conditions.
19. Never use abrasive type blades on this saw.
20. Never expose to rain or use in damp locations.
21. Never cut ferrous metals or masonry.
WARNING
FOR
YOUR
OWN
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING
THE CORDLESS SLIDE COMPOUND MITER SAW
1. Always wear eye protection when using the slide
compound miter saw.
2. Always keep hands out of the path of the saw blade.
3. Never operate the saw without the guards in place.
4. Never perform any freehand operation with the slide
compound miter saw.
5. Never reach around the saw blade.
6. Always turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing settings.
7. Always disconnect the battery before changing blade
or servicing.
SAFETY
READ
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8. Saw blade diameter is 10" (255 mm).
9. No load speed is 4,000/min.
10. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full
rear position after each crosscut operation.
11. Because the cordless slide compound miter saw
operates by battery power, be aware of the fact that it
can begin to operate at any time.
12. Do not use the product if the tool, the battery terminals
are deformed.
Doing so could cause a short circuit that could result
in smoke emission or ignition.
13. Keep the tool's terminals (battery mount) free of swarf
and dust.
○ Prior to use, make sure that swarf and dust have not
collected in the area of the terminals.
○ During use, try to avoid swarf or dust on the tool from
falling on the battery.
○ When suspending operation or after use, do not leave
the tool in an area where it may be exposed to falling
swarf or dust.
Doing so could cause a short circuit that could result
in smoke emission or ignition.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CHARGER
WARNING
Death or serious bodily injury could result from
improper or unsafe use of battery chargers.
To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety
instructions:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger Model UC18YSL3.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. To reduce risk of injury, charge metabo HPT
rechargeable battery type BSL36B18 and BSL18
series. Other type of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger.
6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
7. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fi re and electric shock.
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