metabo STEB 70 Quick Cordless Jigsaw Instructions
- October 27, 2023
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metabo STEB 70 Quick Cordless Jigsaw
Conformity Declaration
We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that these jigsaws, identified
by type and serial number meet all relevant requirements of directives 2) and
standards 3). Technical documents for *4)
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 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 instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Pass on your electrical tool only together with these documents.
Special Safety Instructions
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. 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 your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Pull the plug out of the socket before making any adjustments, converting or servicing the machine. Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and sturdy shoes when working with this tool. Wear ear protectors when working for long periods of time. High noise levels over a prolonged period of time may affect your hearing.
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). Use only sharp, undamaged saw blades. Do not use saw blades that are cracked or that have changed their shape. Always position the power cable so that it leads away from the back of the machine. Always hold the machine with both hands on the intended handles, take a secure stance and concentrate on the work. Always work with the guide attached.
When sawing, the guide must make secure contact with the workpiece. When sawing water pipes, ensure that they do not contain any water. Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces. Keep hands well away from the sawing area and the saw blade. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. Danger of injury due to the sharp saw blade. Do not touch the moving saw blade. Remove chips and similar material only with the machine at a standstill. After stopping work, the saw blade may still be hot. Wear protective gloves. 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.
Reducing dust exposure:
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead-based paints,
- Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
- Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. This also applies to dust from other materials such as some timber types (like oak or beech dust), metals, and asbestos. Other known diseases are e.g. allergic reactions and respiratory diseases. Do not let dust enter the body.
Observe the relevant guidelines and national regulations for your material,
staff, application, and place of application (e.g. occupational health and
safety regulations, disposal).
Collect the particles generated at the source, and avoid deposits in the
surrounding area.
Use suitable accessories for special work. In this way, fewer particles enter the environment in an uncontrolled manner. Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- do not direct the escaping particles and the exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons or on dust deposits,
- use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers,
- ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or blowing stirs up dust.
- Vacuum or wash the protective clothing. Do not blow, beat or brush.
Overview
- Clamping lever for securing the saw blade
- Saw blade support roller
- Saw blade
- Screw for adjusting the footplate
- Footplate
- Switch button on the chip blower
- Adjustment lever for pendulum motion
- Anti-splintering footplate insert
- Protective cap
- Saw blade clamping fixture
- Protective rod for preventing unintentional contact with the saw blade
- Setting wheel for speed adjustment
- Trigger
- Lock button for continuous activation
- Handle
- Hexagon spanner
- Extractor connection piece
- Curved support plate indicating preset cutting angle.
Commissioning
Before plugging in, check to see that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the rating label, match your power supply.
Never operate the machine without a saw blade.
Australia:
Always use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less.
Fitting the anti-splintering footplate insert
The danger of injury due to the sharp jigsaw blade. Remove the saw blade before fitting (8) the anti-splintering footplate insert. 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 the rear (towards the mains cable).
If you wish to work with the protective plate attached (see chapter Accessories 10.), fit the anti-splintering footplate insert in the protective plate.
Inserting the saw blade
The 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.
- Push the clamping lever (1) forward up to the stop and release (the clamping lever remains open).
- Insert the saw blade (3) up to the stop. Ensure that the saw teeth are facing forwards and the blade is seated correctly in the groove on the saw blade support roller (2).
- Push back the clamping lever (1) to its original position (the saw blade is now clamped securely in position).
Attaching/Removing the protective cap Attachment:
Push on the protective cap (9) from the front until it engages
Removal:
Grip both sides of the protective cap (9), lift slightly, then pull forwards
and remove.
Sawing with dust extraction
- Connect a suitable extraction device to the extractor connection piece (17). Use a suction hose with a 30 mm connector diameter.
- Attach the protective cap (9) for maximum extraction efficiency.
- Switch off the chip blower (see chapter 7.1).
Sawing without dust extraction
- Work with the protective cap (9) removed (see Removal chapter 6.3).
Diagonal cuts
Remove the protective cap (9), anti-splintering footplate insert (8) and
extraction hose. These parts cannot be used for diagonal cuts.
- Slacken the screw (4).
- Slid the footplate (5) forwards slightly and turn.
- Then slide the footplate (5) forwards or backward and engage in one of the detents (the detents can be viewed through the semicircular opening at the rear of the footplate (5).) The preset angle is indicated on the curved support plate (18) on the footplate. Adjust to different angles using an angle gage.
- Tighten the screw (4) again.
Sawing close to the wall
Remove the protective cap (9), anti-splintering footplate insert (8),
circular-cutting and parallel guide. These parts cannot be used when sawing
close to the wall.
- Slacken the screw (4) until the footplate (5) can be raised slightly.
- Raise the footplate (5) slightly and slide back up to the stop.
- Tighten the screw (4) again.
Use
Chip blower
Optional blower for a clear view of the cutting line. On: press the switch
button (6) on the right side of the machine. (look for the symbol).
Off: press in the switch button (6) on the left side of the machine. (look for the symbol).
Adjusting the pendulum motion
Set the required pendulum motion using the adjustment lever (7).
- Position “0” = pendulum motion is switched off . . .
- Position “III” = maximum pendulum motion See page 3 for recommended setting values. The best way to determine the ideal setting is through a practical trial.
Setting maximum speed
Set the machine to maximum speed using the setting wheel (12). This is also
possible during operation. See page 3 for recommended setting values. The best
way to determine the ideal setting is through a practical trial.
Switching on and off, adjusting the speed, continuous operation
On: press the trigger (13). Press the trigger more to increase the speed (up to the 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.
Cleaning And Maintenance
Clean the machine regularly
This includes vacuum cleaning the ventilation louvers 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.
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. 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
it 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.
Accessories
Use only genuine Metabo accessories. Use only accessories which fulfill 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.
A Circular-cutting and parallel guide For the complete range of accessories,
visit www.metabo.com or refer to the main catalog.
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 (Fig. II)
- Slide the rod on the circular-cutting and parallel guide sideways into the clamping elements (a) (center point (c) faces downwards).
- Set the desired radius (d).
- Tighten the screws (b).
Attaching the parallel guide (Fig. III)
- Slide the rod on the circular-cutting and parallel guide sideways into the clamping elements (a) (center point (c) faces upwards).
- Unscrew the center point (c).
- Set the dimension (e)
- Tighten the screws (b).
Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must ONLY be carried out by qualified
electricians!
A defective mains cable must only be replaced with a special, original mains cable from Metabo, which is available only from the Metabo service. Contact your local Metabo representative if you have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. See www.metabo.com for addresses. You can download a list of spare parts from www.metabo.com.
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 2012/19/EU 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.
Technical Specifications
Explanatory notes on the specifications on page 3. Changes due to technological progress reserved.
- M =Torque
- 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
- m =Weight without mains cable
- Measured values determined in conformity with EN 62841.
- Machine in protection class II
- Alternating current
The technical specifications quoted are subject to tolerances (in compliance with the relevant valid standards).
Emission values
These values make it possible to assess the emissions from the power tool and
to compare different power tools. Depending on the operating conditions, the
condition of the power tool or the accessories, the actual load may be higher
or lower. For assessment purposes, please allow for breaks and periods when
the load is lower. Based on the adjusted estimates, arrange protective
measures for the user e.g. organizational measures.
Vibration total value (vector sum of three directions) determined in
accordance with EN 62841:
- ah, CM = Vibration emission value (sawing sheet metal)
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References
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