Metabo BAS 317 Precision WNB Instructions D'utilisation Originales page 19

Do not overload the machine – use it

only within the performance range it
was designed for (see "Technical
Specifications").
Use the correct power tool for your

application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer.
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Danger! Risk of electric shock!
Do not expose the machine to rain. 

Do not operate the machine in a
damp or wet environment. 
Prevent body contact with earthed
objects such as radiators, pipes,
cooking stoves, refrigerators when
operating this machine.
Do not use the power cable for any

purpose it is not intended for.
Pull the plug out of the socket before

making any adjustments, converting
or servicing the tool or if you do not
use it.
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Risk of injury by moving parts!
Do not operate the machine without

installed guards.
Always keep sufficient distance to

the band saw blade. Use suitable
feeding aids, if necessary. Keep suf-
ficient distance to driven compo-
nents when operating this machine.
Wait for the band saw blade to come

to a complete stop before removing
cutoffs, scrap, etc., from the work
area.
Cut only stock of dimensions that

can safely be held during cutting.
Do not attempt to stop the band saw

blade by pushing the work piece
against its side.
Ensure the machine is disconnected

from power supply before servicing.
Ensure that when switching on (e.g.

after servicing) no tools or loose
parts are left on or in the machine.
Unplug if the machine is not used.

Do not operate tool while under the

influence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation. There is the risk of electrical
shock. Ask a qualified electrician
immediately to replace a damaged
mains cable.
Regularly check extension cables

and replace if damaged.
When working out of doors, only use

extension cables that are also
approved for outdoors.
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Cutting hazard, even with the
cutting tool at standstill!
Wear gloves when changing cutting

tools.
Store band saw blades in such man-

ner that nobody can get hurt.
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Risk of kickback (work piece is
caught by the band saw blade and
thrown against the operator)!
Do not jam work pieces.
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Cut thin or thin-walled work pieces

only with fine-toothed band saw
blades. Always use sharp band saw
blades.
If in doubt, check work piece for

inclusion of foreign matter (e.g. nails
or screws).
Cut only stock of dimensions that

can be safely held during cutting.
Never cut several work pieces at the

same time – and also no bundles
containing several individual pieces.
Risk of personal injury if individual
pieces are caught by the band saw
blade uncontrolled.
When cutting round stock, use a

suitable jig to prevent the work piece
from turning.
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Entangelement hazard!
Ensure that no parts of the body or

clothing can be caught and drawn in
by rotating components (no neck-
ties, no gloves, no loose-fitting
clothes; contain long hair with hair-
net).
Never saw work pieces containing

the following materials:
 ropes
 strings
 cords
 cables
 wires.
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Hazard generated by insuffi-
cient personal protection gear!
Wear hearing protection.

Wear safety glasses.

Wear dust mask.

Wear suitable work clothes.

When working outdoors wearing of

non-slip shoes is recommended.
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Risk of injury by inhaled wood
dust!
Some types of wood dust (e.g.

beech, oak, ash) may cause cancer
when inhaled. Work only with a suit-
able dust collector attached to the
saw. The dust collector must comply
with the data stated in the technical
specifications.
See to it that only as little as possible

wood dust will get into the environ-
ment:
 Remove wood dust deposit in
the work area (do not blow
away!);
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 fix any leakages on the dust
collector;
 ensure good ventilation.
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Hazard generated by modifica-
tion of the machine or use of parts
not tested and approved by the man-
ufacturer!
Assemble the machine in strict

accordance with these instructions.
Use only parts approved by the man-

ufacturer. This applies especially to:
 band saw blades (see "Techni-
cal Specifications" for stock
nos.);
 safety devices (see "Technical
Specifications" for stock nos.).
Do not change any parts.

Caution! 
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The use of other tools and acces-
sories can result in a risk of injury.
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Hazard generated by machine
defects!
Keep the machine and accessories

in good repair. Observe the mainte-
nance instructions.
Before every use check tthe

machine for possible damage:
before operating the machine all
safety devices, protective guards or
slightly damaged parts need to be
checked for proper function as spec-
ified. Check to see that all moving
parts work properly and do not jam.
All parts must be correctly installed
and meet all conditions necessary
for the proper operation of the
machine.
Damaged protection devices or

parts must be repaired or replaced
by a qualified specialist. Have dam-
aged switches replaced by a service
centre. Do not operate the machine if
the switch can not be turned ON or
OFF.
Keep handles free of oil and grease.

Keep cutting tools clean and sharp-

ened in able to work better and safer.
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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.
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