En Original Instructions; Conformity Declaration; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions - Metabo CS 23-355 Manual Original

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Original instructions

1. Conformity Declaration

We declare under our sole responsibility: These
metal chop saws, identified by type and serial
number *1), comply with all relevant requirements of
the directives *2) and standards *3). Technical file
at *4) - see page 3.

2. Specified Use

When fitted with original Metabo cutting discs, the
metal cutter is appropriate for dry cutting of steel,
non-ferrous metals, iron and cast moulds, and
similar materials.
The user bears sole responsibility for damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.

3. General Safety Instructions

For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your power tool only together with these
documents.

4. Special Safety Instructions

Always wear eye goggles and hearing
protection. Put on other protective gear if
necessary, such as dust masks, gloves,
helmet and apron. When judging if face or dust
masks are necessary, take into consideration
whether the workpiece to be machined or its coating
are potentially harmful to health. Put on protective
clothing in case of doubt.
Wear ear protectors when working for long periods
of time. High noise levels over a prolonged period of
time may affect your hearing.
Do not work with magnesium.
Do not use power tools in a damp or wet
environment.
Do not use the machine in environments where
there is the risk of explosion, in which sparks can
cause fire, explosions or the like.
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Do not use saw blades.
Tip for accident prevention: the grinding machine
must always be fastened to a workbench with
appropriately long and sturdy screws.
Danger of crushing! Do not reach into the area of the
joint when lowering the lever!
Never operate the machine without a protective
hood (7).
Always tilt protective hood (7) all the way down.
Be sure that the movable protective hood (7) is not
jammed. It must be able to move.
Check the power tool for potential damage.
-Before continuing to use the power tool, protective
mechanisms or lightly damaged parts must be
carefully inspected for correct operation.
-Damaged protective mechanisms and parts must
be repaired or replaced by an approved specialist
workshop, as long as nothing else is specified in the
instruction manual.
Machine malfunctions, incl. protective hoods or
cutting discs, must immediately be reported when
they occur. The malfunction must be properly
remedied.
Regularly check the connection lead of the power
tool and have it repaired by an approved expert,
should it be damaged.
Regularly check extension cables and replace
them, should they be damaged.
Use only three-conductor cables.
Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and
grease.
Do not use a low-power machine for demanding
jobs.
Adhere to the instructions for lubrication and tool
replacement.
Store the machine in a dry, high or secured place,
outside the reach of children.
When working in dusty conditions, ensure that
ventilation openings are not blocked. Should it be
necessary to remove the dust, first disconnect the
power tool from the mains.
In case of extreme dust deposits, the machine
cleaning cycles must be shortened and/or a
residual-current-operated circuit-breaker (RCCB)
must be connected upstream.
When the machine is shut down via the RCCB
circuit-breaker, it must be checked and cleaned.
Use only cutting discs recommended by the
manufacturer that comply with the specifications of
the respective safety standards for grinding
materials, e.g. EN 12413.
Caution! The use of other tools and accessories can
result in a risk of injury.