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indicated by arrows on the saw blade and guard.
The contact areas between the inner saw blade
flange (34), the saw blade (33), the outer saw blade
flange (32) and the saw blade fixing screw (31) must
be clean.
Put on the outer saw blade flange (32). Ensure that
the outer saw blade flange (32) is inserted the
correct way round.
Tighten the saw blade fixing screw (31) using a
hexagon wrench (25) (max. 5 Nm).
Use only sharp, undamaged saw blades. Do
not use saw blades that are cracked or that
have changed their shape.
Do not use any saw blades made from high-
alloy high-speed steel (HSS).
Do not use any saw blades which do not
conform to the specified rating.
Use only saw blades with a diameter according to
the markings on the saw.
The saw blade must be suitable for the no-load
speed.
Use a saw blade that is suitable for the
material being sawn.
Use only genuine Metabo saw blades. Saw
blades intended for cutting wood or similar
materials have to conform to EN 847-1.
Getting the machine ready for operation
Turn the lever (14) anti-clockwise up to the stop.
The motor section swings upwards.
8.2 Correcting the saw blade angle
The saw blade angle has been adjusted at the
factory.
If necessary, the saw blade angle can be adjusted
for 0° and for 45°. Turn the adjusting screw (7) (for
0°) or (3) (for 45°).
9. Cleaning
Remove the battery pack from the machine /
pull the mains plug from the socket.
Dust deposits must be regularly removed from the
machine. This includes cleaning the ventilation slits
on the motor with a vacuum cleaner. Make sure that
the safety appliances are in perfect working order
(e.g. the motor section must move freely, return
automatically, smoothly and precisely to its end
position).
f 10. Accessories
Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance
System) battery packs and accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating
instructions.
See page 5.
A Rip fence
B Guide rail
C Fast-action clamp clip. To secure the guide rail.
D Circular saw blades. For clean cutting results
for straight and cross cuts in soft and hard
wood.
E Battery charger
F Battery packs with different capacities. Only
buy battery packs only with voltage suitable for
your power tool
G Metabo universal vacuum cleaner
H Suction hose
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the catalogue.
11. Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must ONLY be
carried out by qualified electricians!
A defective mains cable must be replaced only with
a special, original mains cable from Metabo
available from the Metabo service.
Contact your local Metabo representative if you
have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. For
addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download a list of spare parts from
www.metabo.com.
12. Environmental Protection
Observe national regulations on environmentally
compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused
machines, packaging and accessories.
Packaging materials must be disposed of according
to their labelling in accordance with municipal
guidelines. Further information can be found at
www.metabo.com in the "Service" section.
Battery packs may not be disposed of with regular
waste. Return faulty or used battery packs to your
Metabo dealer!
Do not allow battery packs to come into contact with
water!
Only for EU countries: never dispose of
power tools in your household waste!
According to European Directive 2012/19/EU
on Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment
and implementation in national law, used power
tools must be collected separately and recycled in
an environmentally-friendly manner.
Discharge the battery pack in the power tool before
disposal. Prevent the contacts from short-circuiting
(e.g. by protecting them with adhesive tape).
13. Technical Specifications
Explanatory notes regarding the specifications on
page 4.
Subject to change in accordance with technical
progress.
U = Voltage of battery pack
P = Rated input
1
P = Power output
2
n = No-load speed
0
n = On-load speed
1
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