Additional Safety Warnings - Metabo HPT Multivolt CB 3612DA Manual De Instrucciones

24. Do not use the product if the tool or the battery
terminals (battery mount) are deformed.
Installing the battery could cause a short circuit that
could result in smoke emission or ignition.
25. 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.
26. Defi nitions for symbols used on this tool
V ..............volts
— --- ............direct current
SFPM.......surface feet
n
o ............no load speed

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Always hold the tool fi rmly with both hands on handle
and front handle (Fig. 1). Do not touch the metal part.
Front
handle
2. Make sure that the area to be cut is absolutely free
of any hidden obstructions including electrical wiring,
water, or gas pipes. Cutting into the aforementioned
may result in electric shock or short circuit, gas leak
or other hazards that can cause serious accidents or
injuries.
3. Make sure to securely hold the tool during operation.
Failure to do so can result in accidents or injuries.
4. Setting up and checking the work environment.
Check if the work environment is suitable by following
the precaution.
5. Dust particles such as silica or asbestos are
hazardous to your health. When working with
materials containing these components, take
appropriate dust-proofi ng measures.
Handle
Fig. 1
6. Working with metal can cause sparks. Make sure
there are no fl ammable and combustible materials in
the vicinity and that they are stored in a safe location.
7. During operation, do not put your hands, face, or other
body parts near the rotating band saw blade or other
rotating parts. Doing so may result in injury.
8. If the main unit is accidentally dropped or suff ers any
impact, carefully inspect the band saw blade, the
unit, etc. to be sure there are no damages, cracks, or
deformations.
Injury may result if there are any damages, cracks, or
deformations.
9. During operation, if the unit is not running smoothly,
or there are abnormal sounds or vibrations, promptly
switch off the unit, discontinue use and contact a
metabo HPT Authorized Service Center for inspection
and/or repairs.
Continuing use under these conditions may result in
injury.
10. When using this unit continuously, the unit may
overheat, leading to damage in the motor and switch.
Please leave it without using it for approximately
15 minutes.
11. Follow the instruction manual and make sure that
the band saw blade and accessories are properly
installed.
Improper installation may result in injury from parts
coming loose.
12. Securely fasten the workpiece to be cut.
If the workpiece is not securely fastened, it may shift
position and cause damage to the band saw blade
and/or injury.
13. To avoid having the band saw blade clamped
between the cut surfaces during or immediately after
cutting, set up a support stand to bear the weight of
the workpiece, placing it near the section to be cut.
If the band saw blade becomes clamped, it may result
in injury.
14. If the section to be cut off is large, set up another
stable support stand to bear the weight of that section
as well.
Not using such a support may result in injury.
15. During operation, do not wear cloth work gloves or
other similar hand protection that may get caught in
the unit.
Getting caught in the rotating section of the tool may
result in injury.
16. Prior to operation, verify the safety of the surrounding
area and run the blade briefl y to make sure that there
are no abnormalities in the vibrations of the unit or in
the band saw blade.
If there are such abnormalities, unexpected
movements may occur and cause injury.
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