Metabo CS 23-355 Manual Original página 11

Cutting discs must be stored in accordance with
manufacturer specifications and handled carefully.
Store the cutting disc in a dry place. With cutting
discs for dry cuts, the strength may be reduced by
moisture or water.
Handle the cutting disc with caution. Protect the
cutting disc from jolts or impacts.
Always use equipment that fulfils the following
minimum requirements:
Only cutting discs with resinoid bonding and fibre
reinforcement can be used. The maximum rotations
per minute (rpm) of the cutting disc must not be
lower than the machine idling speed.
Adhere to the maximum cutting disc diameter (see
technical data).
Use no cutting discs that are thicker than 3 mm (3/
32").
The borehole of the cutting disc must fit the
toolholder without any clearance. Do not use
adapters or reducers.
Observe the specifications of the tool or accessory
manufacturer!
Adhere to the cutting disc instruction manual.
Be particularly cautious with the parts that are
connected to the cutting disc. Take care not to
damage the spindle, flange or screw. Damage to
these parts can cause the cutting disc to break.
Inspect the cutting disc before use. Do not use
chipped, cracked, brittle, noncircular, vibrating, or
otherwise damaged cutting discs.
It must be ensured that mounted cutting discs are
installed in accordance with the manufacturer
specifications.
Before use, make sure the cutting discs are
correctly fixed and fastened, and operate the
machine in idling mode for 30 s. Immediately switch
off the machine if strong vibrations or other
malfunctions occur. Should they occur, inspect the
machine to find the cause.
When the cutting disc is used up to the wear limit (1/
3 of the outer diameter), replace the cutting disc.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
The cutting disc continues to rotate after the
machine has been switched off.
Engage the spindle locking knob (8) only when the
motor is inoperative.
Do not touch the rotating cutting disc.
Danger of injury!
When the cutting disc vibrates too strongly in idling
mode, it can lead to breakage. In case of
irregularities during use, immediately switch off the
machine and have it repaired.
Secure the workpiece. Use the vice to secure the
workpiece.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
During machining, the workpiece must be firmly
supported and secured against moving.
Long workpieces must be sufficiently supported.
Begin cutting only after having reached the max.
rpm.
Use only the cutting edge of the cutting disc to cut.
Do not use the lateral surface of the cutting disc for
grinding jobs.
When working on workpieces with curves or
inclined surfaces, make sure that no lateral
pressure is applied to the cutting disc.
Ensure that sparks produced during work do not
constitute a risk to the user or other personnel and
are not able to ignite inflammable substances.
Endangered areas must be protected with flame-
resistant covers.
Make sure that fire-risk areas are always provided
with suitable fire extinguishers.
The workpiece can be very hot after having been
machined. Caution, risk of burning!
Reduce dust exposure:
Some dust created by using this power tool
may contain chemicals known to cause
cancer, allergic reaction, respiratory disease, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-
based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and
cement and other masonry products, Arsenic and
chromium from chemically-treated lumber, hard
wood like oak or beech, Metals, Asbestos.
The risk from these exposures depends on how
long you or bystanders are being exposed.
Do not let particles enter the body.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
Observe the relevant guidelines for your material,
staff, application and place of application (e.g.
occupational health and safety regulations,
disposal).
Collect the generated particles at the source, avoid
deposits in the surrounding area.
Use suitable accessories for special work (see
chapter 10.), thus less particles enter the
environment in an uncontrolled manner.
Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- Do not direct the escaping particles and the
exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons
or on dust deposits.
- Use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers
- Ensure good ventilation of the workplace and
keep clean using a vacuum cleaner Sweeping or
blowing stirs up dust
- Vacuum or wash the protective clothing Do not
blow, beat or brush
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