Metabo BW 750, Operating Instructions Manual

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1.

Machine Overview .................... 10

2.

Please Read First!..................... 11

3.

Safety ......................................... 11

3.1 Specified conditions 

of use .......................................... 11

3.2 General Safety Instructions ........ 11

3.3 Safety devices ............................ 12

3.4 Symbols on the machine ............ 12

3.5 Symbols used throughout 

these instructions ........................ 12

4.

Special Product Features......... 12

5.

Transportation and 
Installation................................. 12

5.1 Machine installation .................... 12

5.2 Machine transport ....................... 12

5.3 Mains connection........................ 12

6.

Operation................................... 13

6.1 Cutting ........................................ 13

7.

Care and Maintenance.............. 14

7.1 Saw blade change ...................... 14

7.2 Saw storage................................ 15

7.3 Maintenance ............................... 15

8.

Available Accessories.............. 15

9.

Repairs....................................... 15

10. Environmetal Protection .......... 15

11. Troubleshooting Guide ............ 15

12. Technical Specifications.......... 16

13. Available saw blades........... 16/53

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Read these instructions before initial
operation. Pay special attention to
the safety instructions. 

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Disregard of the instructions voids
the warranty; the manufacturer is
not liable for any damages caused
by disregard of the instructions. 

x

If you notice transport damage while
unpacking, notify your supplier
immediately. Do 

not

 operate the

machine!

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Dispose of the packing in an envi-
ronmentally friendly manner. Take
to a proper collecting point. 

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Keep these instructions for refer-
ence on any issues you may be
uncertain about. 

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When you hire or sell the machine,
have all documents supplied go 
with it. 

3.1

Specified conditions 
of use

This machine is only intended for cutting
firewood as described in these instruc-
tions. Any other use is not as specified.
Unspecified use, modifications to the
machine, or use of parts not tested and
approved by the manufacturer may
cause unforeseeable damage! 

This machine is intended for operation
by

one

 person. Other persons shall keep

a sufficient distance to the machine. 

Do not use logs larger than the dimen-
sions the saw can handle safely (see
"Technical Specifications"). 

Never cut several workpieces at the
same time – and also no bundles con-
taining several individual pieces. Risk of
personal injury if individual pieces are
caught by the saw blade uncontrolled.
Never cut logs containing the following: 

ropes 

strings

cords 

cables 

wires.

Do not overload machine – use it only
within the performance range it was
designed for (see "Technical Specifica-
tions").

Use this machine out of doors only. 

3.2

General Safety Instruc-
tions 

When using this machine observe the
following safety instructions, to exclude
the risk of personal injury or material
damage.

Please also observe the special safety
instructions in the respective chapters;

where applicable, follow the legal direc-
tives or regulations for the prevention of
accidents pertaining to the use of circu-
lar saws. 

A

General hazards! 

Be alert. Know what you are doing. Set
out to work with reason. Do not operate
machine while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.

Keep your work area tidy – a messy
work area invites accidents.

Regularly clear the work area of the cut
logs.

Store logs to be cut and the cut logs
near the workplace.

Prevent adverse body positions. Ensure
firm footing and keep your balance at all
times.

Consider environmental effects: 

provide proper lighting.

Do not operate machine near inflamma-
ble liquids or gases.

This machine shall only be started and
operated by a person familiar with circu-
lar saws and who is at all times aware of
the dangers associated with the use of
such machine.

Keep bystanders, particularly children,
out of the danger zone. Persons under
18 years of age shall use this machine
only in the course of their vocational
training, under the supervision of an
instructor.

Do not permit other persons to touch the
machine or power cable while it is run-
ning. 

B

Danger! Risk of electric shock!

To ensure the machine remains weath-
erproof, before any use check to see
that the switch, power cable or plug are
not damaged (no cracks, etc.) 

Do not use the power cable for any pur-
pose it is not intended for. 

A

Risk of personal injury and
crushing by moving parts! 

Do not operate the machine without
installed guards.

Keep sufficient distance to driven com-
ponents when operating the machine.

Ensure the machine is disconnected
from power supply before servicing.

Ensure that when switching on (e.g. after
servicing), no tools or loose parts are left
on or in the machine.

Turn power OFF if the machine is not
used. 

A

Hazard generated by modifica-

tion of the machine or use of parts
not tested and approved by the manu-
facturer! 

Use only parts approved by the manu-
facturer. This applies particularly to: 

saw blades (see "Technical Specifi-
cations" for stock numbers); 

safety devices (see "Spare Parts
List" for stock numbers). 

Do not change any parts. 

A

Hazard generated by machine
defects!

Keep machine and accessories in good
repair. Observe the maintenance
instructions.

Prior to any use check the machine for
possible damage: before operating the
machine all safety devices, protective
guards or slightly damaged parts need to
be checked for proper function as speci-
fied. Check to see that all moving parts
work properly and do not jam. All parts

Table of Contents

2.

Please Read First! 

3.

Safety