Conformity Declaration; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo PSE 1200 Manual Original

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Original instructions

1. Conformity Declaration

We declare under our sole responsibility: These
sabre saws, identified by type and serial number
*1), comply with all relevant requirements of the
directives *2) and standards *3). Technical file at *4)
- see page 3.

2. Specified Use

The sabre saw is suitable for sawing wood, metals,
plastics or similar materials such as hard rubber,
fibre glass, etc.
In case of use in the area of pallet repair, no claims
can be asserted.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by unspecified use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.

3. General Safety Instructions

For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your power tool only together with these
documents.

4. Special Safety Instructions

Hold the power tool only on the insulated
gripping surfaces when performing tasks
where the cutting accessory could hit
concealed power lines. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may also energise metal
parts of the power tool, resulting in an electric
shock.
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases
to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in
conjunction with additives for wood conditioning
(chromate, wood preservative). Material containing
asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
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- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and sturdy
shoes when working with this tool.
Ensure that the spot where you wish to work is free
of power cables, gas lines or water pipes (e.g.
using a metal detector).
When sawing water pipes, ensure that they do not
contain any water.
Wear ear muffs when working for long periods
of time. High noise levels over a prolonged period
of time may affect your hearing.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may
be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be
processed.
Do not reach under the workpiece while the
machine is in operation.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
Clamp the workpiece firmly. Under no
circumstances should you hold the workpiece with
your hand or foot.
Only use sharp, undamaged saw blades. Do not
use saw blades that are cracked or that have
changed their shape.
For sawing, the guide must make secure contact
with the workpiece.
Avoid inadvertent starts: always switch the tool off
when the plug is removed from the mains socket or
if there has been a power cut.
Always hold the machine with both hands at the
intended handles, take a secure stance and
concentrate on the work.
Always route the connecting cable away from the
tool towards the rear.
Danger of injury due to the sharp saw blade.
Do not touch the moving saw blade! Remove chips
and similar material only with the machine at a
standstill.
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Guide
2 Saw blade quick-clamping device
3 Clamping sleeve
4 Clamping lever for securing the guide
5 Forward handle
6 Rotary switch for pendulum action
7 Trigger
8 Rear handle