Metabo HPT C 1807DA Manual De Instrucciones Y Seguridad página 16

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(3) While holding the lower guard lever to keep the lower
guard fully retracted into the saw cover, remove the
saw blade (Fig. 14).
Saw blade
Lower guard lever
4. Check performance of lower guard
WARNING
Make absolutely sure that the lower guard is
not fi xed. Also, check and see if it can move
smoothly. If the saw blade is kept exposed,
injury can result.
The lower guard (refer to Fig. 2) serves to protect your
body from coming into contact with the saw blade.
Make absolutely certain that the cover smoothly
performs to cover the saw blade. If the lower guard
should not move smoothly, never use it without
repairing it.
In such a case, get in touch with the store where
you bought the circular saw or the metabo HPT
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for necessary
repair.
5. Check for proper operation of the brake
This circular saw features an electric brake that
functions when the switch is released. Before using
the circular saw, ensure that the electric brake
functions properly. If it does not, bring the tool to a
metabo HPT AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
6. Prepare a wooden work bench (Fig. 15)
Since the saw blade will extend beyond the lower
surface of the lumber, place the lumber on a work
bench when cutting. If a square block is utilized
as a work bench, select level ground to ensure it is
properly stabilized. An unstable work bench will result
in hazardous operation.
Lumber
Work bench
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Saw cover
Fig. 14
Base
Saw blade
Fig. 15
CAUTION
To avoid possible accident, always ensure that
the portion of lumber remaining after cutting is
securely anchored or held in position.
7. Check if the cutting depth lever and incline lever are
tightened.
If the the cutting depth lever to adjust cutting depth
(Fig. 16) and the incline lever to adjust angle of
inclination (Fig. 17) are loose, injury can result. Make
sure that they are tightened securely.
8. Eye protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields that
meets the requirements of ANSI Standard Z87.1.
Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide adequate
protection.
WARNING
Operating the tool without wearing proper eye
protection may result in serious injury.
9. Check battery insertion
WARNING
If the battery is inserted while the power switch
is in the ON position, the power tool will start
operating immediately, inviting serious accident.
CAUTION
Until the battery locks in place with a little click,
if not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool
causing injury to you or someone around you.
ADJUSTSING THE SAW PRIOR TO USE
WARNING
To avoid serious accidents, ensure the switch is
in OFF position, and pull out the battery.
1. Adjusting the cutting depth (Fig. 16)
Loosen
Cutting depth lever
Fig. 16
Tighten
Base
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