Metabo SSE 1100, Original Instructions Manual

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Original Instructions
We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that
these sabre saws, identified by type and serial
number *1), meet all relevant requirements of
directives *2) and standards *3). Technical
documents for *4) - see page 3.
The sabre saw is suitable for sawing wood, metals,
plastics or similar materials such as hard rubber,
fibre glass, etc.
Warranty claims apply only to a limited extent for
applications with excessive wear (e.g. pallet
construction/repair).
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.
For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your power tool only together with these
documents.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a live lead can also energise
metallic objects
and lead to electric shock.
Pull the plug out of the socket before making any
adjustments, converting or servicing the machine.
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and sturdy
shoes when working with this tool.
Wear ear protectors when working for long
periods of time. High noise levels over a
prolonged period of time may affect your hearing.
Ensure that the spot where you wish to work is free
of power cables, gas lines or water pipes (e.g.
using a metal detector).
Use only sharp, undamaged saw blades. Do not
use saw blades that are cracked or that have
changed their shape.
Always position the power cable so that it leads
away from the back of the machine.
Always hold the machine with both hands on the
intended handles, take a secure stance and
concentrate on the work.
Always work with the guide attached.
When sawing, the guide must make secure contact
with the workpiece.
When sawing water pipes, ensure that they do not
contain any water.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
Clamp workpiece properly e.g. using clamping
fixtures. Under no circumstances should you hold
the workpiece with your hand or foot.
Keep hands well away from the sawing area and the
saw blade. Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
Danger of injury due to the sharp saw blade.
Do not touch the moving saw blade!
Remove chips and similar material only with the
machine at a standstill.
After stopping work, the saw blade may still be hot.
Wear protective gloves.
Avoid inadvertent starts: always switch the tool off
when the plug is removed from the mains socket or
if there has been a power cut.
LED lights (6): Do not observe the LED radiation
directly with optical instruments.
Reducing dust exposure:
Some of the particles generated using this
power tool may contain substances known to
cause cancer, allergic reactions, respiratory
diseases, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some of these substances include: Lead (in paint
containing lead), mineral dust (from bricks,
concrete etc.), additives used for wood treatment
(chromate, wood preservatives), some wood types
(such as oak or beech dust), metals, asbestos.
The risk from exposure to such substances will
depend on how long the user or nearby persons are
being exposed.
Do not let particles enter the body.
Do the following to reduce exposure to these
substances: Ensure good ventilation of the
workplace and wear appropriate protective
equipment, such as respirators able to filter
microscopically small particles.
Observe the relevant guidelines for your material,
staff, application and place of application (e.g.
occupational health and safety regulations,
disposal).
Collect the generated particles at the source, avoid
deposits in the surrounding area.
Use only suitable accessories. In this way, fewer
particles enter the environment in an uncontrolled
manner.
1. Declaration of Conformity
2. Specified Use
3. General Safety Instructions
4. Special Safety Instructions