Use; Cleaning, Maintenance; Cleaning & Maintenance - Metabo STA 18 LTX Manual Original

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7.2 Inserting the saw blade
Danger of injury due to the sharp jigsaw
blade. After stopping work, the jigsaw blade
may still be hot. Wear protective gloves.
Use a saw blade that is suitable for the material
being sawn.
- Turn the clamping lever (1) forwards to the stop
and hold in place.
- Insert the saw blade (4) up to the stop. Ensure
that the saw teeth are facing forwards and the
blade is seated correctly in the groove on the
saw blade support roller (3).
- Release the clamping lever (1). (It returns to its
initial position by itself. The saw blade is now
securely tightened).
7.3 Removing the saw blade
- Turn the clamping lever (1) forward until the stop;
the saw blade is ejected as a result of spring
force.
Caution: Be careful not to point the jigsaw at
anyone when removing it.
7.4 Diagonal cuts
Remove the protective plate (6). This part cannot
be used for making diagonal cuts.
- Slacken the screw (19).
- Slid the footplate (7) forwards slightly and turn.
- The preset angle is indicated on the curved
support plate (20) on the footplate. Adjust to
different angles using an angle gage.

8 Use

8.1 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (16).
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery
pack.
"Li-Power" li-ion battery packs have a capacity
and signal indicator: (18)
- Press the button (17), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.
8.2 Removing and inserting the battery
pack
To remove:
Press the battery pack release (15) button and pull
the battery pack (16) forwards.
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To fit:
Slide in the battery pack (16) until it engages.
8.3 Chip blower
Optional blower for a clear view of the cutting line.
Turn the control lever (10) on the right-hand side of
the machine.
O = Chip blower on
X = Chip blower off
8.4 Adjusting the pendulum motion
Set the required pendulum motion using the
adjustment lever (13).
Position "0" = pendulum motion is switched off
. . .
Position "3" = maximum pendulum motion
See page 2 for recommend setting values.
The best way to determine the ideal setting is
through a practical trial.
8.5 Switching On and Off
To switch on: Press the switch lock (11) on the
right-hand side of the machine, then press the
trigger (12).
To switch off: Release the trigger (12). To prevent
accidental activation or to use as a transport lock:
Press the switch lock (11) on the left-hand side of
the machine.
8.6 LED lights
Integral LED working light (9) that optimally illumi-
nates the cutting line.

9 Cleaning, Maintenance

Remove the battery pack from the machine before
any adjustments, conversions or servicing are
performed.
Clean the machine regularly. This includes
vacuum cleaning the ventilation louvres on the
motor.
Clean the saw blade clamping fixture regularly and
thoroughly by blowing with compressed air.
If necessary, clean the openings behind the saw
blade support roller (3).
Apply a drop of oil to the saw blade support roller
(3) from time to time.