7. Never touch moving parts.
Never place your hands, fi ngers or other body parts
near the tool's moving parts.
8. Never operate without all guards in place.
Never operate this tool without all guards or safety
features in place and in proper working order. If
maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a
guard or safety feature, be sure to replace the guard or
safety feature before resuming operation of the tool.
9. Use right tool.
Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy-duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended —for
example— don't use circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
10. Never use a power tool for applications other
than those specifi ed.
Never use a power tool for applications other than
those specifi ed in the Instruction Manual.
11. Handle tool correctly.
Operate the tool according to the instructions provided
herein. Do not drop or throw the tool. Never allow the
tool to be operated by children, individuals unfamiliar
with its operation or unauthorized personnel.
12. Keep motor air vent clean.
The tool's motor air vent must be kept clean so that
air can freely fl ow at all times. Check for dust build-up
frequently.
13. Operate power tools at the rated voltage.
Operate the power tool at voltages specifi ed on their
nameplates.
If using the power tool at a higher voltage than the
rated voltage, it will result in abnormally fast motor
revolution and may damage the unit and burn out the
motor.
14. Do not run the saw while carrying it at your side.
15. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in place.
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted.
Check their condition periodically.
16. Do not use power tools if the plastic housing or
handle is cracked.
Cracks in the tool's housing or handle can lead to
electric shock. Such tools should not be used until
repaired.
17. Blades and accessories must be securely
mounted to the tool.
Prevent potential injuries to yourself or others. Blades,
cutting implements and accessories which have been
mounted to the tool should be secure and tight.
18. Never use a tool which is defective or operating
abnormally.
If the tool appears to be operating unusually, making
strange noises, or otherwise appears defective, stop
using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a
metabo HPT authorized service center.
19. Carefully handle power tools.
Should a power tool be dropped or struck against
hard materials inadvertently, it may be deformed,
cracked, or damaged.
20. Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent.
Solvents such as gasoline, thinner benzine, carbon
tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and crack
plastic parts. Do not wipe them with such solvents.
Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly dampened
with soapy water and dried thoroughly.
21. Never wear gloves made of material liable to roll
up such as cotton, wool, cloth or string, etc.
22. Defi nitions for symbols.
V ............... volts
Hz ............. hertz
A ............... amperes
n
o ............ no load speed
............ Class II Construction
---/min ....... revolutions per minute
............. alternating or direct current
DOUBLE INSULATION FOR SAFER
OPERATION
To ensure safer operation of this power tool, metabo HPT
has adopted a double insulation design. "Double insulation"
means that two physically separated insulation systems
have been used to insulate the electrically conductive
materials connected to the power supply from the outer
frame handled by the operator. Therefore, either the symbol
"
" or the words "Double insulation" appear on the
power tool or on the nameplate.
Although this system has no external grounding, you must
still follow the normal electrical safety precautions given in
this Instruction Manual, including not using the power tool
in wet environments.
To keep the double insulation system eff ective, follow
these precautions:
○ Only metabo HPT AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER
should disassemble or assemble this power tool, and
only genuine metabo HPT replacement parts should
be installed.
○ Clean the exterior of the power tool only with a soft
cloth moistened with soapy water, and dry thoroughly.
Never use solvents, gasoline or thinners on plastic
components; otherwise the plastic may dissolve.
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