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 dry thoroughly.
21. ALWAYS wear eye protection that meets the
requirement of the latest revision of ANSI
Standard Z87.1.
22. ALWAYS wear a mask or respirator to protect
yourself from dust or potentially harmful particles
generated during operation.
23. ALWAYS fi rmly grip the handle while operating.
24. ALWAYS be careful with buried object such as an
underground wiring.
Touching these active wiring or electric cable with
this tool, you may receive an electric shock.
Confi rm if there are any buried object such as electric
cable within the wall, fl oor or ceiling where you are
going to operate here after.
25. Defi nitions for symbols used on this tool
V ................ volts
— --- ............. direct current
Hz .............. hertz
A ................ amperes
n
o .............. no load speed
---/min ........ revolutions or reciprocation per minute
26. Do not touch the blade immediately after
operation: it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
27. During use, do not touch the metal portion of the tool.
28. NEVER touch the blade with bare hands after
operation.
29. Because the cordless jig saw operates by battery
power, be aware of the fact that it can begin to
operate at any time.
30. When working at elevated locations, clear the area of
other people and aware of conditions below you.
31. Do not use the product if the tool or the battery
terminals (battery mount) are deformed.
Installing the battery could cause a short circuit that
could result in smoke emission or ignition.
32. Keep the tool's terminals (battery mount) free of swarf
and dust.
○ Prior to use, make sure that swarf and dust have not
collected in the area of the terminals.
○ During use, try to avoid swarf or dust on the tool from
falling on the battery.
○ When suspending operation or after use, do not leave
the tool in an area where it may be exposed to falling
swarf or dust.
Doing so could cause a short circuit that could result
in smoke emission or ignition.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CHARGER
WARNING
Death or serious bodily injury could result from
improper or unsafe use of battery chargers.
To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety
instructions:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger Model UC18YSL3.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. To reduce risk of injury, charge metabo HPT
rechargeable battery multi volt type series and BSL18
series. Other type of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger.
6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
7. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fi re and electric shock.
If extension cord must be used make sure:
a. That blades of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those of plug on
battery charger:
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of battery charger as specifi ed in Table 1.
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