Initial Operation - Metabo FSB 36-18 LTX BL 40 Manual Original

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and objects.
Protect the device from water and moisture.
Do not expose to rain.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear ear protectors. High noise levels over a
prolonged period of time may affect your
hearing.
Wear head protection if there is the risk of
falling parts.
Wear non-slip foot protection.
Do not use metal saw blades.
Wear gloves.
Beware of kickback.
Beware of parts being ejected.
5. Overview
See pages 2 and 3.
1 Rod (ergonomically curved)
2 Handle
3 Suspension point
4 Handle
5 Switch lock
6 Switch (switching on/off, setting speed)
7 FSD 36-18 LTX BL 40: step limiter (do not use
as handle)
8 Arrows show the direction of rotation of the
cutting tools
9 Thread cutter (WARNING! Danger of injury
from the sharp edges of the blade)
10 Safety guard
11 Cutting head
12 Battery pack release button
13 Capacity indicator button *
14 Battery pack(s) *
15 Capacity and signal indicator *
16 Thread (cutting line)
17 Cap (of the line head)
18 Base body (of the line head)
19 Shackle (guard)
20 Screw (to fix the guard)
21 Rod (to lock the drive shaft)
22 Drilled hole (to lock the drive shaft)
23 Drive shaft
16
Keep other people away.
Maintain a distance of at
least 15 m from persons
24 Blades
25 Disc
26 Clamping cap
27 Clamping nut
28 Combination wrench
29 Thread head
30 Screws of the handle
31 Wing nut
32 Handle bar
33 Cable holder
34 Shoulder strap
35 Carabiner hook
*equipment-specific

6. Initial Operation

WARNING! Switch off the machine and
remove (14) battery packs. Unintentional
startup can cause serious injuries. The machine
must be stationary.
WARNING! Danger of injury from sharp
cutting edge on the line cutter (9) and blade
(24). Wear protective gloves.
6.1 Attaching the guard (10) (fig. B)
WARNING! Danger of injury from sharp
cutting edge on the line cutter (9). Wear
protective gloves.
1. Hook the guard (10) into the shackle (19).
2. Insert the screw (20) and firmly tighten it.
6.2 Attaching / removing the line head (29)
(fig. C)
Fitting
1. Locking the drive shaft (23):
- insert the supplied rod (21) into the drilled hole
(22).
- Turn the drive shaft (23) by hand until the rod
(21) engages and the drive shaft cannot be
turned anymore.
2. As shown, screw on the line head (29) in anti-
clockwise direction and tighten by hand.
3. Release the drive shaft:
- Pull out the rod (21) .
Removal
Proceed in the same way as for the attachment,
however unscrew the line head in clockwise
direction.
6.3 Insert cutting line (16) in line head (29)
(fig. A)
1. Hold tight the base body (18) . Turn the cap (17)
in clockwise direction until the triangular marks
are opposite each other (and/or the continuous
groove on the side of the print head is aligned
with the triangle of the line head's cap).
2. Bend the end of the line straight (so that it can be
inserted more easily).
Push the line end (16) into the opening marked
with an arrow and the words "LINE IN. NOTE:
See fig. A: Push in exactly in the direction of the
arrow (slightly slanted)!