STE100+ - Jigsaw METABO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL STE100+ METABO

Made in Germany Operating Instructions Dear Customer, Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new Metabo power tool. Every Metabo power tool is carefully tested and is subjected to the strict quality controls of the Metabo Quality Assurance section. However, the service life of any power tool is to a great degree dependent on yourself as the user. Please take account of the information contained in these Operating Instructions and the accompanying documents. The more care you exercise in handling your Metabo power tool, the longer will be the reliable service it provides for you. Contents

Declaration of Compliance Proper Use General Safety Instructions Special Safety Instructions Overview Special Product Features Initial Use Operation

8.1 Switching on and off

8.2 Fitting the anti-splintering foot-plate

8.3 Setting the stroke rate

8.4 Setting the orbital saw-blade

8.5 Sawdust extraction

8.6 Sawing without sawdust extraction

8.7 Sawing in a restricted space

8.8 Bevel cuts

Hints and Tips Maintenance Accessories

11.1 Fitting the circle-cutting and rip guide

11.2 Bevel cuts with the circle-cutting and

rip guide Repairs Environmental Protection Technical Specifications

Declaration of Compliance

We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that this product conforms to the standards and directives specified on page 2.

Proper Use The jig saw is designed for sawing non-ferrous metals and sheet steel, wood and similar materials, and plastics and similar materials. Use for any other purpose is prohibited.

The operator bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use. The generally recognised accident prevention regulations and the accompanying safety instructions must be observed. 3 General Safety Instructions WARNING – Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of injury. WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Before using this power tool, carefully read through and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety information and the instructions. Keep all enclosed documentation for future reference, and pass on your power tool only together with this documentation.

Special Safety Instructions Pay particular attention to the parts of the text marked with this symbol for your own safety and the protection of your power tool. Hold the power tool only on the insulated gripping surfaces when performing tasks where the cutting accessory could hit concealed power lines. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may also energise metal parts of the power tool, resulting in an electric shock. Always wear safety goggles, ear protectors, protective gloves and heavy-duty footwear when working with your power tool. Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may 02_STE100_7230_0208_ENG

15:58 Uhr Seite 13 ENGLISH cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or bystanders. Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic such as oak and beech dust especially in conjunction with additives for wood conditioning (chromate, wood preservative). Material containing asbestos must only be treated by specialists. - Where the use of a dust extraction device is possible it shall be used. - To achieve a high level of dust collection, use a suitable Metabo vacuum cleaner together with this tool. - The work place must be well ventilated. - The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is recommended. Follow national requirements for the materials you want to work with.

Overview Refer to page 3.

Knurled wheel for pre-setting and changing the stroke rate Locking button for locking the switch trigger on for continuous operation (STEB 135, STEB 135 Plus) Switch trigger (STEB 135, STEB 135 Plus) Slide-switch (STE 100 Plus, STE 135, STE 135 Plus, STE Partner Edition) Adjuster knob for setting the orbital jig-sawblade movement Safety guard Saw-blade rapid-change clamping device (STE 100 Plus, STE 135 Plus, STEB 135 Plus, STE Partner Edition) / Saw-blade clamping device (STE 135, STEB 135) Guard cover Anti-splintering foot-plate insert Jig-saw blade Foot-plate Chip-extraction nozzle Hexagon socket-head key holder Hexagon socket-head key

• depending on equipment

Special Product Features Recessed blade-support roller with guide groove to ensure accurate cutting. 5-position adjustable orbital saw-blade movement to ensure high cutting performance. Hard-wearing die-cast aluminium casing with good heat dissipation properties to protect against overheating.

Initial Use Before initial use, check that the mains voltage and mains frequency stated on the rating plate match the figures for your own mains supply. Do not run the tool without a saw blade fitted. Disconnect the mains plug before changing a saw blade. Fitting the jig-saw blade Push the safety guard (6) upwards or remove the guard cover (8), as appropriate. Separate the guard cover (8) at the ribbing and remove the guard cover (8) from the front. STE 135, STEB 135: Slacken off the hexagonal socket-head screw. Push the saw blade (10) fully home into the sawblade clamping device (7). The saw blade must be properly seated in the grooved blade-support roller Retighten the hexagonal socket-head screw. STE 100 Plus, STE 135 Plus, STEB 135 Plus, STE Partner Edition: Turn the clamping lever on the saw blade rapid-change clamping device (7) all the way round. Push the saw blade (10) fully home into the saw blade rapid-change clamping device (7). The saw blade must be properly seated in the grooved blade-support roller. Release the clamping lever.

Operation Switching on and off Avoid the possibility of your power tool being switched on accidentally: Switch your power tool off every time it is disconnected from the mains supply or if the power supply has been interrupted. STE 100 Plus, STE 135, STE 135 Plus, STE Partner Edition: Switching on Push the slide-switch (4) forward. 1 = switched on Switching off Press the rear of the slide-switch (4). The slideswitch (4) is released and springs forward. 0 = switched off STEB 135, STEB 135 Plus: Press the switch trigger (3).

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15:58 Uhr Seite 14 ENGLISH Continuous operation Press the switch trigger (3) in fully and hold down. Press the locking button (2) in and hold down. Release the switch trigger (3) and then the locking button (2), in that order. To release, press the switch trigger (3) in fully and release. Slacken off the hexagonal socket-head screw (15) in the foot-plate (11) and locate the foot-plate in the front seating recess (16). Retighten the hexagonal socket-head screw (15).

Fitting the anti-splintering foot-plate insert Push the anti-splintering foot-plate insert (9) fully home into the foot-plate (11). Setting the stroke rate Refer to page 2 for recommended settings.

Setting the orbital saw-blade movement Turn the adjuster knob (5): 0 = orbital saw-blade movement off 5 = maximum orbital movement Refer to page 2 for recommended settings. Sawdust extraction For optimum vacuum extraction results, use in conjunction with the guard cover (8). For sawdust extraction, connect up a suitable vacuum cleaner to the chip-extraction nozzle (12). Fitting the chip-extraction nozzle Push the chip-extraction nozzle (12) fully home. Removing the chip-extraction nozzle Pull the chip-extraction nozzle (12) out of its seating. Sawing without sawdust extraction Remove the guard cover (8). Flap down the safety guard (6).

Sawing in a restricted space

Remove the guard cover (8), the anti-splintering foot-plate insert (9) and the chip-extraction nozzle (12). Slacken off the hexagonal socket-head screw (15) in the foot-plate (11). Slide the foot-plate (11) forward, twist round and push backwards into one of the notches. Retighten the hexagonal socket-screw (15). The angle currently set can be read off from the number on the foot-plate base. Preset bevel angles of 15°, 30° and 45° are achieved by engaging the relevant notches. For very exact bevel cuts, first carry out a test cut and check with a protractor.

Hints and Tips Sawing various materials When sawing metal, first lubricate the saw blade with a Metabo lubricating stick. When sawing perspex, wet the area of the cut with water. Saw sheet metal less than 1 mm thick supported on a wooden backing plate.

Remove the guard cover (8) and the antisplintering foot-plate insert (9).

Penetrating the material surface When working with thin workpieces (except metal), it is possible to penetrate the workpiece surface with the jig-saw blade without first having to drill a hole. Use both hands to guide the jig saw. 02_STE100_7230_0208_ENG

15:58 Uhr Seite 15 ENGLISH E Vacuum extraction hose F Jig-saw guide for using jig saws in conjunction with the guide rail G Guide rail, 1500 mm long H G-clamps I Jig-saw bench-mounting plate with clamp for fixing the plate to the workbench For complete range of accessories, see www.metabo.com or the main catalogue

Set the adjuster knob (5) to position “0”. Present the jig saw to the workpiece, with the leading edge of the foot-plate (11) resting on the workpiece. Switch the jig saw on and hold it firmly, slowly guiding it downwards. When the jig saw has cut a free path, the orbital saw blade movement can be switched on. With thicker workpieces, it is necessary to drill a hole first and then insert the saw blade through it.

11.1 Fitting the circle-cutting and rip guide

For sawing circles of between 100 mm and 360 mm dia. and for cuts parallel to an edge (max. 210 mm). Fitting the circle-cutting guide

10 Maintenance Be aware of the danger of injury represented by the sharp saw blade. All maintenance operations must be carried out with the saw blade at rest. Switch off the jig saw and disconnect from the mains supply. Clean the air intake aperture behind the grooved roller supporting the saw blade as required. From time to time lubricate the roller with a drop of oil. Have the carbon brushes replaced by the manufacturer or in an appropriate specialist workshop only.

Fit the circle-cutting and rip guide (17) into the groove in the foot-plate (11). Set dimension (a). Tighten the screws (18) at the front. After using the circle-cutting and rip guide, remove the screws (18), as they are liable to work loose with the vibration in the jig saw. Fitting the rip guide 11 Accessories Use original Metabo accessories only. Your Metabo dealer will supply you with any accessories you may require. To assist in selecting the correct accessories, make sure that you take a note of the exact model of your tool for your dealer. Accessories available (page 4): A Jig-saw blade B Clip-on plastic plate for fitting to the foot-plate of the jig saws to protect delicate workpiece surfaces from scratching. C Spare anti-splintering foot-plate inserts D Circle-cutting and rip guide

Fit the rip guide (17) into the groove in the footplate (11).

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15:58 Uhr Seite 16 ENGLISH Set dimension (b). Tighten the screws (18) at the front. After using the circle-cutting and rip guide, remove the screws (18), as they are liable to work loose with the vibration in the jig saw.

Bevel cuts with the circle-cutting and rip guide Remove the guard cover (8), the anti-splintering foot-plate insert (9) and the chip-extraction nozzle (12). Slacken off the hexagon socket-head screw (15) in the foot-plate (11). Slide the foot-plate (11) forward, twist round and push backwards, engaging in one of the notches for 15° and 30° bevel angles. To obtain a 45° bevel angle, swivel the jig saw to the left. The jig saw must not be swivelled to the right, as otherwise the saw-blade clamping device may be damaged. Retighten the hexagon socket-head screw (15). 12 Repairs Repairs to power tools must be carried out by a qualified electrician only. Any Metabo power tool in need of repair can be sent to one of the addresses listed in the spare parts list. Please accompany the tool for repair with a brief description of the fault identified.

13 Environmental Protection Metabo packaging is 100% recyclable. Power tools and accessories at the end of their service life also contain large amounts of valuable raw materials and plastics which can be fed back into a recycling process. These Operating Instructions are printed on paper produced in a chlorine-free bleaching process. 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. 02_STE100_7230_0208_ENG

15:58 Uhr Seite 17 ENGLISH 14 Technical Specifications STE 100 Plus Rated input (W)

2,6 / 5.7 2,5 / 5.5 2,6 / 5.7

Unsafe (vibration) Kh, CM (m/s2) 1,5 1,5 1,5 Vibration emission value (Sawing in wood) ah, CW (m/s2)

Unsafe (vibration) Kh, CW (m/s2) 1,5 1,5 1,5 Material thickness in mm / inch: - wood - non-ferrous metals - sheet steel Stroke rate at idling rpm Weight (kg / lbs) Typical A-rated acoustic level: Acoustic pressure level LpA in dB (A) Acoustic power level LWA in dB (A) Uncertainty KpA, KWA in dB (A) Vibration total value (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 60745: Vibration emission value (Sawing sheet metal) ah, CM (m/s2)

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15:58 Uhr ENGLISH Wear ear protectors! The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns. We reserve the right to undertake modifications to reflect technical advances. Measured values as per EN 60745. During operation, the acoustic level may exceed 85 dB(A).

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15:35 Uhr Seite 19 FRANÇAIS Incertitude (oscillation) Kh, CM (m/s2) 1,5 1,5 1,5 Incertitude (oscillation) Kh, CW (m/s2) 1,5 1,5 1,5 Usikkerhed (vibration) Kh, CM (m/s2) 1,5 1,5 1,5 Usikkerhed (vibration) Kh, CW (m/s2) 1,5 1,5 1,5 Metabowerke GmbH, 72622 Nürtingen, Germany www.metabo.com Seite 104