Metabo STE 140 Pendulum Saw Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
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Table of Contents
Metabo STE 140 Pendulum Saw
Specified Use
The machine is suitable for sawing non-ferrous metals and sheet steel, wood
and similar materials, plastics and similar materials. Any other use is not
permitted.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety
information must be observed.
General Safety Instructions
For your own protection and for the protection of your electrical tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-tions will reduce the risk of injury.
Pass on your electrical tool only together with these documents.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING – Read all safety warnings and 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! The term “power tool”
in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
- Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
- Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
- Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
- Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
- When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
- If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
- Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
- Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
- Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
- Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
- If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
- Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
- Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
- Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
- Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Battery tool use and care
- Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
- Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
- When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
Special Safety Instructions
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to a loss of control.
Ensure that the spot where you wish to work is free of power cables, gas lines
or water pipes (e.g. using a metal detector).
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 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 extract dust more efficiently, use the protective cap (4) and 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.
During work, the workpiece must lay flat and be secured against moving, e.g.
using clamps.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
When sawing, ensure that the footplate makes secure contact with the
workpiece.
Do not switch the machine on while the saw blade is touching the workpiece.
When interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw
motionless in the material until the saw blade comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the saw from the workpiece while the saw blade is in motion
or kickback may occur.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf and
check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If the saw blade
seizes, it may kickback from the workpiece when the saw is restarted.
Danger of injury due to the sharp jigsaw blade. After stopping work, the
jigsaw blade may still be hot. Wear protective gloves.
Keep hands well away from the sawing area and the saw blade. Do not reach
underneath the workpiece.
Remove chips and similar material only with the machine at standstill.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any adjustments, conversions or
servicing are performed.
LED light (3) (depending on fittings): Do not look directly at the light. Do not observe the radiation directly with optical instruments.
SYMBOLS ON THE TOOL
- ………….Class II Construction
- V……………..volts
- A……………..amperes
- Hz ………….. hertz
- W…………… watts
- ~……………. alternating current
- n0 …………… stroke rate at idle speed
- spm………… stroke rate per minute
Figures
Illustrations are provided at the beginning of the operating instructions.
Overview
Fig. A – E
- Protective plate for use with sensitive tool surfaces (attach as shown) *
- Anti-splintering footplate insert *
- LED lights *
- Protective cap *
- Protective rod for preventing unintentional contact with the saw blade
- Adjustment lever for pendulum motion
- Switch button on the chip blower
- Sliding on/off switch *
- Footplate
- Extractor connection piece *
- Setting wheel for speed adjustment
- Guide rail adapter (to be attached to guide rail 6.31213)*
- Trigger *
- Lock button for continuous activation *
- Saw blade
- Saw blade support roller
- Saw blade clamping fixture
- Clamping lever for securing the saw blade
- Scale for reading off the cutting angle
- Clamp lever for diagonal cuts (STE…Plus) *
- Screw for diagonal cuts (STE…Plus) *
- Safety screw (STE…Plus) *
- Clamping force screw (STE…Plus) *
- depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery
Initial Operation
Before plugging in the device, check to see that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as specified on the rating label, match your power supply.
Fit the anti-splintering footplate Fig. A
Danger of injury due to the sharp jigsaw blade.
Remove the saw blade before fitting the anti splintering footplate insert (2).
Turn the machine over so that the footplate faces upwards. Insert the anti- splintering footplate from the front, ensuring the following:
• The smooth side of the footplate faces upwards.
• The slot is facing to the rear (towards the mains cable).
If you are working with the protective plate attached (1) (depending on fittings), fit the anti-splintering footplate insert in the protective plate.
Fit the saw blade Fig. B
Danger of injury due to the sharp jigsaw blade.
After stopping work, the jigsaw blade may still be hot. Wear protective
gloves.
Use a saw blade that is suitable for the material being sawn.
-
Turn the clamping lever (18) forwards to the stop and hold in place.
-
Insert the saw blade (15) against the spring force until the stop. (The saw teeth are facing forwards).
Ensure that the blade is correctly positioned in the groove of the saw blade support roller (16). -
Release the clamping lever (18). (It returns to its initial position by itself. The saw blade is now securely tightened).
Use
Chip blower Fig. A
Turn the button (7) to turn on (symbol ) or off.
Set the pendulum motion Fig. A
Set the required pendulum motion using the adjustment lever (6).
Position “0” = pendulum motion is switched off . . .
Position “III” = maximum pendulum motion
Recommended settings: Fig. H.
The best way to determine the ideal setting is through a practical trial.
Set the maximum speed/stroke Fig. A
Set the machine to maximum speed using the setting wheel (11). This is also
possible during operation.
STE 140 Plus, STEB 140 Plus:
Setting wheel setting “A” = automatic start-up system: during sawing, the
speed automatically increases to the maximum speed.
Recommended settings: Fig. H.
The best way to determine the ideal setting is through a practical trial.
Switching on/off, continuous operation Fig. A
Avoid inadvertent starts: always switch the tool off when the plug is removed
from the mains socket or if there has been a power cut.
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.
STE 140, STE 140 Plus:
Switching on: Push the slide switch (8) forward (continuous operation).
Switching off: Push the slide switch (8) back.
STEB 140, STEB 140 Plus:
Switching on: Press the trigger (13). Press the trigger more to increase the
speed (up to preset maximum speed, see chapter 7.3).
Switching 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.
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 (16).
Apply a drop of oil to the saw blade support roller (16) from time to time.
STE 140 Plus, STEB 140 Plus: If necessary, adjust the clamping force of the clamp lever (20)(Fig. E): Release the safety screw (22) and turn the clamping force screw (23) (turning the screw anti-clockwise increases the clamping force). Tighten the safety screw (22).
Troubleshooting
Only for STE 140 Plus, STEB 140 Plus:
The LED (3) is flashing and the machine is not running. The restart protection is active. If the mains plug is inserted with the machine switched on, or if the current supply is restored following an interruption, the machine does not start up. Switch the machine off and on again.
Accessories
Only use original Metabo accessories Fig. G.
Use only accessories which fulfil the requirements and specifications listed
in these operating instructions.
Fit accessories securely. Secure the machine if it is operated in a bracket.
Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Attaching the circular-cutting and parallel guide
For sawing circles (dia. 100 – 360 mm) and making cuts parallel with edges
(max. 210 mm).
Attach the circular-cutting guide ( Fig. G-I)
- Slide the rod on the circular-cutting and parallel guide sideways into the footplate (centre point (c) faces downwards).
- Set the desired radius (d).
- Tighten screw (b).
Attach parallel guide ( Fig. G-II)
- Slide the rod on the circular-cutting and parallel guide sideways into the footplate (centre point (c) faces upwards).
- Set the dimension (e)
- Tighten screw (b).
For a complete range of accessories, see www.metabo.com or the catalogue.
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
Environmental Protection
Observe national regulations on environmentally compatible disposal and on
the recycling of disused machines, packaging and accessories.
Technical Specifications
Fig. H. Changes due to technological progress reserved.
T1 =Maximum material thickness in wood
T2 =Maximum material thickness in nonferrous metals
T3 =Maximum material thickness in sheet steel
n0 =Stroke rate at idle speed
P1 =Nominal power input
P2 =Power output
I120 V =Current at 120 V
m =Weight without mains cable
The technical specifications quoted are subject to tolerances (in compliance
with the relevant valid standards).
Energy-rich, high-frequency interference can cause fluctuations in speed and
eventually standstill.
However, the fluctuations disappear as soon as the interference fades away.
Wear ear protectors!
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72622 Nuertingen
Germany
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