Cleaning & Maintenance; Tips And Tricks; Environmental Protection - Metabo STEB 70 Quick Manual Original

7.3 Setting maximum speed
Set the machine to maximum speed using the
setting wheel (12). This is also possible during
operation.
See page 3 for recommend setting values.
The best way to determine the ideal setting is
through a practical trial.
7.4 Switching on and off, adjusting the
speed, continuous operation
On: press the trigger (13). Press the trigger more
to increase the speed (up to preset maximum
speed, see chapter 7.3).
Off: release the trigger (13).
Continuous operation: For continuous operation,
the pressed trigger (13) can be locked using the
lock button (14). To stop the machine, press the
trigger (13) again.
In continuous operation, the machine
continues running if it is forced out of your
hands. Therefore always hold the machine with
both hands using the handle provided, stand
securely and concentrate.
8. Cleaning, Maintenance
Clean the machine regularly. This includes
vacuum cleaning the ventilation louvres on the
motor.
Clean the saw blade clamping fixture regularly and
thoroughly by blowing with compressed air.
If necessary, clean the openings behind the saw
blade support roller (2).
Apply a drop of oil to the saw blade support roller (2)
from time to time.

9. Tips and Tricks

Plunging
The jigsaw blade can plunge into workpieces made
from thin, soft materials without the necessity of
drilling a hole beforehand. Only use short saw
blades. Only at 0° angle setting.
See illustration on page 2. Set the adjustment lever
(7) to position "0" (pendulum motion is switched off).
Position the jigsaw with the front edge of the
footplate (5) on the workpiece. Hold the operating
jigsaw firmly and guide slowly downwards. Once
the saw blade has penetrated the workpiece, the
pendulum motion can be activated.
In thicker workpieces, a hole for inserting the saw
blade must be drilled first.
10. Accessories
Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
Use only accessories which fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating instruc-
tions.
Fit accessories securely. Secure the machine if it is
operated in a bracket. Loss of control can cause
personal injury.
See page 4.
A Circular-cutting and parallel guide
For complete range of accessories, visit
www.metabo.com or refer to the main catalogue.
10.1 Attaching the circular-cutting and
parallel guide
For sawing circles (dia. 100 - 360 mm) and making
cuts parallel with edges (max. 210 mm).
Attaching clamping elements (page 4, Fig. I)
Place the clamping elements (a) on the footplate (5)
with the opening facing forwards and the threaded
hole facing up. Insert the screws (b) from
underneath.
Remove the clamping elements after use
otherwise the saw blade clamping fixture (10)
may be damaged when diagonal cuts are made.
At a 45° diagonal cut angle, tilting the jigsaw to
the right will damage the saw blade clamping
fixture (10).
Attaching the circular-cutting guide
(page 4, Fig. II)
- Slide the rod on the circular-cutting and parallel
guide sideways into the clamping elements (a)
(centre point (c) faces downwards).
- Set the desired radius (d).
- Tighten the screws (b).
Attaching the parallel guide (page 4, Fig. III)
- Slide the rod on the circular-cutting and parallel
guide sideways into the clamping elements (a)
(centre point (c) faces upwards).
- Unscrew the centre point (c).
- Set the dimension (e)
- Tighten the screws (b).
11. Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out
by qualified electricians ONLY!
If you have Metabo electrical tools that require
repairs, please contact your Metabo service centre.
For addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download spare parts lists from
www.metabo.com.

12. Environmental Protection

Observe national regulations on environmentally
compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused
machines, packaging and accessories.
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of
power tools in your household waste! In
accordance with European Guideline 2002/
96/EC on used electronic and electric equipment
and its implementation in national legal systems,
used power tools must be collected separately and
handed in for environmentally compatible recycling.
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