Initial Operation; Battery Pack; Inserting The Saw Blade - Metabo STA 18 LTX 100 Manual De Instrucciones

equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
This also applies to dust from other materials such
as some timber types (like oak or beech dust),
metals, asbestos. Other known diseases are e.g.
allergic reactions, respiratory diseases. Do not let
dust enter the body.
Observe the relevant guidelines and national
regulations for your material, staff, application and
place of application (e.g. occupational health and
safety regulations, disposal).
Collect the particles generated at the source, avoid
deposits in the surrounding area.
Use suitable accessories for special work. In this
way, fewer particles enter the environment in an
uncontrolled manner.
Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- do not direct the escaping particles and the exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons
or on dust deposits,
- use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers,
- ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep
clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or
blowing stirs up dust.
- Vacuum or wash the protective clothing. Do not
blow, beat or brush.
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws
related to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN
3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently
valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery
packs. If necessary, consult your freight forwarder.
Certified packaging is available from Metabo.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact
and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack
from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts
from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with
adhesive tape).
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Clamping lever for securing the saw blade
2 Saw blade clamping fixture
3 Saw blade support roller
4 Saw blade *
5 Screw for adjusting the footplate
6 Footplate
7 Anti-splintering footplate insert *
8 Protective rod for preventing unintentional
contact with the saw blade
9 Protective cap
10 Adjustment lever for pendulum motion
11 Switch button on the chip blower
12 Slide switch
13 Switch lock/transport lock to guard against
accidental activation
14 Trigger
15 Handle
16 Extractor connection piece *
17 Setting wheel for speed adjustment
18 Hexagon spanner
19 Wrench depot
20 Battery pack release button

21 Battery pack*

22 Capacity indicator button
23 Capacity and signal indicator
24 Curved support plate indicating preset cutting
angle
* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery

6. Initial Operation

6.1 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (21).
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery
pack.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
"Li-Power, LiHD" li-ion battery packs have a
capacity and signal indicator: (23)
- Press the button (22), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost
flat and must be recharged.
6.2 Removing and inserting the battery pack
To remove:
Press the battery pack release (20) button and pull
the battery pack (21) upwards.
To fit:
Slide in the battery pack (21) until it engages.
6.3 Fitting the anti-splintering footplate
insert
Danger of injury due to the sharp jigsaw blade.
Remove the saw blade before fitting the anti-
splintering footplate insert (7).
Turn the machine over so that the footplate faces
upwards. Insert the anti-splintering footplate from
the front, while noting the following 2 items:
• The smooth side of the footplate points upward.
• The slot is facing to the rear (towards the battery
pack).
If you wish to work with the protective plate attached
(see chapter Accessories 10.), insert the anti-
splintering footplate insert in the protective plate.
6.4

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).
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