Symbols On The Machine; Safety Devices - Metabo TKHS 315 C Instructions D'utilisation Originales

tested and approved by the manu-
facturer!
Strictly follow these instructions

when assembling the device.
Use only parts approved by the

equipment manufacturer. This ap-
plies particularly to:
– Saw blades (please see 'Availa-
ble accessories' for order num-
bers);
– safety devices (see 'Spare parts
list' for stock numbers).
Do not change any parts.

Hazard generated by machine
defects!
Keep the machine and accessories

in good repair. Follow the mainte-
nance instructions.
Before any use check machine for

possible damage: before operating
the machine all safety devices, pro-
tective guards or slightly damaged
parts need to be checked for proper
function as specified. Check to see
that all moving parts work properly
and do not jam. All parts must be
correctly installed and meet all re-
quirements for proper operation of
the device.
Any damaged parts or protection

devices must be repaired or re-
placed by a qualified specialist.
Have damaged switches replaced
by a service centre. Do not operate
device if the switch cannot be
turned ON or OFF.
Keep handles free of oil and grease.

Risk of injury by noise!
Wear ear protection.

Make sure the riving knife is not

bent. A bent riving knife will push
the workpiece against the side of
the saw blade, causing noise.
A
Danger from blocking work-
pieces or workpiece parts!
If blockage occurs:
1. Switch machine OFF.
2. Unplug mains cable.
3. Wear gloves.
4. Clear the blockage using a suitable
tool.
4.3

Symbols on the machine

Data on the nameplate
32
33
34
35
38
36 37
32 Manufacturer
33 Serial number
34 Machine designation
35 Motor data (see also 'Technical
Data')
36 Date of manufacture
37 CE mark – This machine meets
the EC directives as per declara-
tion of conformity
38 Waste disposal symbol – Device
can be disposed of by returning it
to the manufacturer
39 Dimensions of permissible saw
blades
Symbols on the machine
40 41
43 44
40 Wear ear protection
41 Wear eye protection
42 Do not operate tool in moist or
wet environment.
43 Read operating instructions
44 Do not reach into saw blade area
45 Hazardous area warning
4.4

Safety devices

Riving knife
The riving knife (46) prevents the work-
piece from being caught by the rising
teeth of the saw blade and being
thrown back against the operator.
Always have riving knife installed dur-
ing operation.
46
39
Blade guard
The blade guard (47) protects against
unintentional contact with the saw
blade and from chips flying about.
Always have the blade guard installed
during operation.
Push stick
The push stick (48) serves as an exten-
sion of the hand and protects against
accidental contact with the saw blade.
Always use the push stick if the dis-
tance between saw blade and rip fence
is less than 120 mm.
42
Guide the push stick at an angle of
20 ... 30 against the saw table's sur-
face.
45
When the push stick is not used, it can
be hung to the holder (49) provided.
Replace the push stick if it is damaged.
Handle for push block
The handle for the push block (51) is
screwed to a matching board (50). It is
used for safe guidance of relatively
small workpieces.
ENGLISH
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48
49
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