Additional Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo KS 216 M Lasercut Mode D'emploi

en ENGLISH
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions.
Take into consideration the working
conditions and tasks required. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep the handles and handle surfaces dry,
clean and free of oil and grease. Slippery
handles and handle surfaces do not permit safe
handling and control of the power tool in
unforeseen situations.
2.5 Battery tool use and care
a) Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack. Inserting the
battery pack into power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
b) Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery pack.
c) Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
d) When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
f)Disconnect battery pack from tool or place
the switch in the locked or off position before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
g) Do not use damaged or modified batteries.
Damaged or modified batteries may behave
unpredictably and lead to fire, explosion or risk of
injury.
h) Do not expose the battery pack to fire or
excessive temperatures. Fire or temperatures
above 265 °F (130 °C) can cause an explosion.
i) Follow all instructions on charging and
never charge the battery or the cordless tool
outside the temperature range indicated in the
operating instructions. Incorrect charging or
charging outside the permitted temperature range
may destroy the battery and increase the risk of
fire.
2.6 Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
b)Never service damaged batteries. Any
servicing of batteries should only be carried out
by the manufacturer or authorised customer
service points.

2.7 Additional Safety Instructions

– These operating instructions are intended for
people with basic technical knowledge in
handling machines such as the one described
here. If you have had no experience with
machines of this kind, you should initially work
under the supervision of people with previous
experience.
– The manufacturer bears no liability for damage
caused by non-compliance with these operating
instructions.

3. Special Safety Instructions

a) Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or
wood-like products, they cannot be used to
cut ferrous materials such as bars, rods,
studs etc. Abrasive dust causes blockage of
6
movable parts such as the lower guard. Sparks
from abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard,
the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
b) Use clamps to support the workpiece
whenever possible. If supporting the
workpiece by hand, you must always keep
your hand at least 4 in (100 mm) from either
side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to
cut pieces that are too small to be securely
clamped or held by hand. If your hand is placed
too close to the saw blade, there is an increased
risk of injury from blade contact.
c) The workpiece must be stationary and
clamped or held against both the fence and
the table. Do not feed the workpiece into the
blade or cut "freehand" in any way.
Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be
thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
d) Never cross your hand over the intended
line of cutting either in front or behind the
saw blade. Supporting the workpiece "cross
handed" i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of
the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is
very dangerous.
e) Never reach behind the fence when the
saw blade is rotating. Do not undercut a
safety distance of 4 in (100 mm) between the
hand and the rotating saw blade (applies to
both sides of the saw blade, e.g. when
removing wood scraps). The proximity of the
spinning saw blade to your hand may not be
obvious and you may be seriously injured.
f) Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If
the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it
with the outside bowed face toward the
fence. Always make certain that there is no
gap between the workpiece, fence and table
along the line of the cut. Bent or warped
workpieces can twist or shift and may cause
binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting.
There should be no nails or foreign objects in the
workpiece.
g) Do not use the saw until the table is clear
of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the
workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood
or other objects that contact the revolving blade
can be thrown with high speed.
h) Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked
multiple workpieces cannot be adequately
clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or
shift during cutting.
i) Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed
on a level, firm work surface before use. A
level and firm work surface reduces the risk of the
mitre saw becoming unstable.
j) Plan your work. Every time you change the
bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the
adjustable fence is set correctly to support
the workpiece and will not interfere with the
blade or the guarding system. Without turning
the tool "ON" and with no workpiece on the table,
move the saw blade through a complete
simulated cut to assure there will be no
interference or danger of cutting the fence.
k) Provide adequate support such as table
extensions, saw horses, etc. for workpieces
that are wider or longer than the table top.
Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw
table can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-
off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower
guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
l) Do not use another person as a substitute
for a table extension or as additional support.
Unstable support for the workpiece may lead to
binding of the blade. The workpiece can also shift
during the cutting operation pulling you and the
helper into the spinning blade.
m) The cut-off piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spinning
saw blade. If confined, i.e. using length stops,
the cut-off piece could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently.
n) Always use a clamp or a fixture designed
to properly support round material such as
rods or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll
while being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and
pull the work with your hand into the blade.
o) Let the blade reach full speed before
contacting the workpiece. This will reduce the
risk of the workpiece being thrown.
p) If the workpiece or blade becomes
jammed, turn off the mitre saw. Wait for all
moving parts to stop and disconnect the plug
from the power source and/or remove the
battery pack. Then work to free the jammed
material. Continued sawing with a jammed
workpiece could cause loss of control or damage
to the mitre saw.
q) After finishing the cut, release the switch,
hold down the saw head and wait for the
blade to stop before removing the cut-off
piece. Reaching with your hand near the coasting
blade is dangerous.
3.1 Additional Safety Instructions
 Please also observe the special safety
instructions in the respective chapters.
 Where applicable, follow the legal directives or
regulations for the prevention of accidents.
General hazards!
 Consider environmental conditions:
 Use suitable workpiece supports when cutting
long stock.
 The saw shall only be started and operated by
persons familiar with circular saws and who are
at any time aware of the dangers associated
with the operation of such tools.
Persons under 18 years of age shall use this
tool only in the course of their vocational
training, under the supervision of an instructor.
 Keep bystanders, particularly children, out of
the danger zone. Do not permit other persons to
touch the tool or power cable while it is running.
 Avoid overheating of the saw teeth.
 When sawing plastic, avoid melting of the
plastic.
Risk of personal injury and crushing
by moving parts!
 Do not operate the tool without installed guards.
 Always keep sufficient distance to the saw
blade. Use suitable feeding aids, if necessary.
Keep sufficient distance to driven components
when operating the power tool.
 Wait for the saw blade to come to a complete
stop before removing cutoffs, scrap, etc. from
the work area.
 Cut only workpieces of dimensions that allow for
safe and secure holding while cutting.
 Use clamping devices or a vice to hold the
workpiece. It is held safer by these devices than
by your hand.
 Do not attempt to stop the saw blade by pushing
the workpiece against its side.
 Remove the mains plug from the socket or
remove the detachable battery pack before
carrying out any settings, maintenance or
repairs.
 If the device is not in use, pull the mains plug or
remove the detachable battery pack.
Cutting hazard, even with the cutting
tool at standstill!
 Wear gloves when changing cutting tools.
 Store saw blade in such manner that nobody will
get hurt.
Danger from kickback of the saw head
(saw blade gets caught in the workpiece and
the saw head suddenly kicks back)!
 Select a saw blade suited for the material to be
cut.
 Keep the handle tight. When the saw blade
enters the workpiece, the risk of kickback is
particularly high.
 Cut thin or thin-walled workpieces only with fine-
toothed saw blades.
 Always use sharp saw blades. Replace
damaged saw blades immediately. There is an
increased risk of kickback if a blunt sawtooth
gets caught in the workpiece's surface.
 Do not jam workpieces.
 If in doubt, check workpiece for inclusion of
foreign matter (e.g. nails or screws).