Metabo SSE 18 LTX BL, Original Instructions Manual

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Original instructions

We declare under our sole responsibility: These 

cordless sabre saws, identified by type and serial 

number *1), comply with all relevant requirements of 

the directives *2) and standards *3). Technical file 

at *4) - see page 3.

The tool is suitable for sawing wood, metals, 

plastics or similar materials such as hard rubber, 

fibre glass, etc.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage 

caused by unspecified use.
Generally accepted accident prevention 

regulations and the enclosed safety information 

must be observed.

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.

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.

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.

Remove the battery pack from the machine before 

any adjustment or maintenance is carried out.
Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the 

machine is switched off.

CAUTION Do not stare at operating lamp.

Protect battery packs from water and 

moisture!

Do not expose battery packs to naked flame!

Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!

Do not open battery packs!

Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!

Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from 

defective Li-ion battery packs! 

If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact 

with your skin, rinse immediately with plenty of 

water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into 

contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and 

seek medical treatment immediately.
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack 

from the machine.
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and sturdy 

shoes when working with this tool.
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).
When sawing water pipes, ensure that they do not 

contain any water. 

Wear ear protectors when working for long 

periods of time.

 High noise levels over a 

prolonged period of time may affect your hearing.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may 

be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be 

processed.
Do not reach under the workpiece while the 

machine is in operation.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
Clamp the workpiece firmly. Under no 

circumstances should you hold the workpiece with 

your hand or foot. 
Only use sharp, undamaged saw blades. Do not 

use saw blades that are cracked or that have 

changed their shape.
For sawing, the guide must make secure contact 

with the workpiece.
Always hold the machine with both hands at the 

intended handles, take a secure stance and 

concentrate on the work.
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 

standstill.
Remove the battery pack from the machine when 

not in use.

Reducing dust exposure:

WARNING

 - Some dust created by power 

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other 

construction activities contains 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

1. Conformity Declaration

2. Specified Use

3. General Safety Instructions

4. Special Safety Instructions