Symbols On The Machine - Metabo TS 254 Manual Original

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Turn power off if the tool is not used.
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Cutting hazard, even with the
cutting tool at standstill!
Wear gloves when changing cutting
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tools.
Store saw blade in such manner that
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nobody will get hurt.
Risk of kickback (workpiece is
caught by the saw blade and thrown
against the operator):
Always work with a properly set riv-
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ing knife.
The riving knife and the saw blade
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used must match: the riving knife
should be thinner than the kerf, but
thicker than the saw blade body.
Do not jam workpieces.
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Make sure the saw blade is suitable
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for the workpiece material.
Cut thin or thin-walled workpieces
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only with fine-toothed saw blades.
Always use sharp saw blades.
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If in doubt, check workpiece for in-
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clusion of foreign matter (e.g. nails
or screws).
Cut only stock of dimensions that al-
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low for safe and secure holding
while cutting.
Never cut several workpieces at the
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same time – and also no bundles
containing several individual pieces.
Risk of personal injury if individual
pieces are caught by the saw blade
uncontrolled.
Remove small cutoffs, scrap, etc.
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from the work area – when doing so
the saw blade must be at a complete
standstill.
Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
Ensure that no parts of the body or
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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 attempt to cut any workpieces
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which contain
– ropes,
– strings,
– cords,
– cables or
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– wires, or to which any of the
above are attached.
Hazard generated by insuffi-
cient personal protection gear!
Wear hearing protection.
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Wear protective goggles.
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Wear dust mask.
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Wear suitable work clothes.
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When working outdoors wearing of
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non-slip shoes is recommended.
Wear gloves when handling saw
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blades and rough workpieces. Car-
ry saw blades in a container.
Risk of injury by inhaled wood
dust!
Dust of certain timber species (e.g.
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beech, oak, ash) can 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.
Ensure that as little as possible
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wood dust will get into the environ-
ment:
– remove wood dust deposit in the
work area (do not blow away!);
– fix any leakages on the dust col-
lector;
– ensure good ventilation.
Hazard generated by modifica-
tion of the machine or use of parts
not tested and approved by the
equipment manufacturer!
Assemble tool in strict accordance
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with these instructions.
Use only parts approved by the
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equipment manufacturer. This ap-
plies especially for:
– saw blades (for order numbers,
refer to Available Accessories);
– safety devices (for order num-
bers, see spare parts list spare
parts list).
Do not change any parts.
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Hazard generated by tool de-
fects!
Keep tool and accessories in good
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repair. Observe the maintenance in-
structions.
Before every use check tool for pos-
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sible damage: before operating the
tool all safety devices, protective
guards or slightly damaged parts
need to be checked for proper func-
tion as specified. Check to see that
all moving parts work properly and
do not jam. All parts must be cor-
rectly installed and meet all condi-
tions necessary for the proper oper-
ation of the tool.
Damaged protection devices or
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parts must be repaired or replaced
by a qualified specialist. Have dam-
aged switches replaced by a service
centre. Do not operate tool if the
switch cannot be turned ON or OFF.
Keep handles free of oil and grease.
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Risk of injury by noise!
Wear hearing protection.
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Make sure the riving knife is not
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bent. A bent riving knife will push the
workpiece against the side of the
saw blade, causing noise.
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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Symbols on the machine

Information on the nameplate:
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(25) Manufacturer
(26) Serial number
(27) Machine designation
(28) Motor specifications
(see also "Technical specifica-
tions")
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