User manual METABO STE100+

[. . . ] Keep all enclosed documentation for future reference, and pass on your power tool only together with this documentation. 9 10 11 4 Special Safety Instructions Pay particular attention to the parts of the text marked with this symbol for your own safety and the protection of your power tool. 12 13 14 1 Declaration of Compliance We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that this product conforms to the standards and directives specified on page 2. Hold the power tool only on the insulated gripping surfaces when performing tasks where the cutting accessory could hit concealed power lines. [. . . ] 4 Setting the orbital saw-blade movement Turn the adjuster knob (5): 0 = orbital saw-blade movement off 5 = maximum orbital movement Refer to page 2 for recommended settings. 5 Sawdust extraction For optimum vacuum extraction results, use in conjunction with the guard cover (8). For sawdust extraction, connect up a suitable vacuum cleaner to the chip-extraction nozzle (12). Fitting the chip-extraction nozzle Push the chip-extraction nozzle (12) fully home. Removing the chip-extraction nozzle Pull the chip-extraction nozzle (12) out of its seating. 7 Sawing in a restricted space Slacken off the hexagonal socket-head screw (15) in the foot-plate (11) and locate the foot-plate in the front seating recess (16). 8 Bevel cuts 15 11 Remove the guard cover (8), the anti-splintering foot-plate insert (9) and the chip-extraction nozzle (12). Slacken off the hexagonal socket-head screw (15) in the foot-plate (11). Slide the foot-plate (11) forward, twist round and push backwards into one of the notches. The angle currently set can be read off from the number on the foot-plate base. Preset bevel angles of 15°, 30° and 45° are achieved by engaging the relevant notches. For very exact bevel cuts, first carry out a test cut and check with a protractor. 9 Hints and Tips 15 Sawing various materials When sawing metal, first lubricate the saw blade with a Metabo lubricating stick. Saw sheet metal less than 1 mm thick supported on a wooden backing plate. Penetrating the material surface When working with thin workpieces (except metal), it is possible to penetrate the workpiece surface with the jig-saw blade without first having to drill a hole. 11 16 Remove the guard cover (8) and the antisplintering foot-plate insert (9). 2008 15:58 Uhr Seite 15 ENGLISH E Vacuum extraction hose F Jig-saw guide for using jig saws in conjunction with the guide rail G Guide rail, 1500 mm long H G-clamps I Jig-saw bench-mounting plate with clamp for fixing the plate to the workbench For complete range of accessories, see www. 1 Fitting the circle-cutting and rip guide For sawing circles of between 100 mm and 360 mm dia. Fitting the circle-cutting guide Set the adjuster knob (5) to position “0”. Present the jig saw to the workpiece, with the leading edge of the foot-plate (11) resting on the workpiece. Switch the jig saw on and hold it firmly, slowly guiding it downwards. When the jig saw has cut a free path, the orbital saw blade movement can be switched on. [. . . ] These Operating Instructions are printed on paper produced in a chlorine-free bleaching process. Only for EU countries: Never dispose of power tools in your household waste!In accordance with European Guideline 2002/96/EC on used electronic and electric equipment and its implementation in national legal systems, used power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally compatible recycling. 12 Repairs Repairs to power tools must be carried out by a qualified electrician only. [. . . ]