Metabo MKS 18 LTX BL 58 Manual Original página 13

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.
Lower guard function
a) Check the lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw if the
lower guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard
into the open position. If the saw is accidentally
dropped, the lower guard may be bent. Raise the
lower guard with the retracting handle (24)and
make sure it moves freely and does not touch the
blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of
cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-
up of debris.
c) The lower guard may be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and
"compound cuts".Raise the lower guard by the
retracting handle (24) and as soon as the blade
enters the material, the lower guard must be
released. For all other sawing, the lower guard
should operate automatically.
d) Always observe that the lower 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.
Do not use abrasive grinding discs.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool! Remove
chips and similar material only with the machine at
a standstill.
Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
Wear ear protectors.
Wear protective goggles.
Press the spindle locking button only when the
motor is at a standstill.
Do not reduce the speed of the saw blade by
pressing on the sides.
The movable guard must not be clamped in the
pulled-back position for sawing.
The movable guard must move freely,
automatically, easily and exactly back into its end
position.
Clean the machine regularly. Make sure that the
safety appliances, e.g. the movable guard, are in
perfect working order.
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.
The saw blade and shavings may be very hot after
sawing.
Watch out where wood shavings are flying. Wood
shavings are hot and can cause burns, fires, or
cutting injuries.
Shavings are sharp and may cause injuries. Keep
clothing closed so no shavings can get inside.
Use only undamaged saw blades. Ensure that no
teeth on the blades are broken.
Avoid overheating of the saw tooth tips. Use a
saw blade that is suitable for the material being
sawn.
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 tool before
any adjustments, conversions, servicing or
cleaning are performed.
Make sure that the tool is switched off before
fitting the battery pack.
A slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak
from defective Li-ion battery packs!
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