Guard Function; Additional Safety Instructions - Metabo KT 18 LTX 66 BL Manual Original

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take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. If a saw
blade binds, it may walk up or kickback from the
workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d) Support large panels to minimise the risk of
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend
to sag under their own weight. Supports must be
placed under the panel on both sides, near the line
of cut and near the edge of the panel.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before making
the cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it
may cause binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing
walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause kickback.
4.3

Guard function

a) Check the guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if the guard
does not move freely and enclose the blade
instantly. Never clamp or tie the guard so that
the blade is exposed. If the saw is accidentally
dropped, the guard may be bent. Check to make
sure that the guard moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths
of cut.
b) Check the operation and condition of the
guard return spring. If the guard and the spring
are not operating properly, they must be
serviced before use. The guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits,
or a build-up of debris.
c) Assure that the base plate of the saw will not
shift while performing a "plunge cut". Blade
shifting sideways will cause binding and likely kick
back.
d) Always observe that the guard is covering
the blade before placing the saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will
cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever
is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.
4.4

Additional safety instructions

Do not use any abrasive wheels.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool! Remove
debris and similar material only when the machine
is at a standstill.
Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
Wear ear protectors.
14
Wear protective goggles.
Only turn the lever (14) with the battery pack
removed and the motor section pivoted up
completely.
Do not reduce the speed of the saw blade by
pressing on the sides.
The movable motor section must move freely,
automatically, easily and exactly back into its end
position. It must not be clamped in place for sawing.
When sawing materials that generate large
quantities of dust, the machine must be cleaned
regularly. Make sure that the safety appliances, e.g.
the movable motor section, are in perfect working
order.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may
be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be
processed.
Check the workpiece for foreign bodies. When
working, always make sure that no nails or other
similar materials are being sawed into.
If the saw blade blocks, turn the motor off
immediately.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
During machining, the workpiece must be firmly
supported and secured against moving.
Clean gummy or glue-contaminated saw
blades. Contaminated saw blades cause
increased friction, jamming of the saw blade and
increase the risk of back-kicks.
Avoid overheating of the saw tooth tips. Avoid
melting of the material when sawing plastic.
Use a saw blade that is suitable for the material
being sawn.
For cleaning (e.g. the extraction channel) switch the
machine off, wait until the saw blade comes to a
standstill and remove the battery pack.
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack
from the machine.
Protect battery packs from water and
moisture!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not expose battery packs to fire!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
Remove the battery pack from the machine
when not in use.
Remove the battery pack from the machine
before any adjustment or maintenance is
carried out.
Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that
the machine is switched off.
A slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak
from defective Li-ion battery packs!