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.
5 Overview
Refer to page 3.
1 Knurled wheel for pre-setting and changing
the stroke rate
2 * Locking button for locking the switch trigger
on for continuous operation
(STEB 135, STEB 135 Plus)
3 * Switch trigger (STEB 135, STEB 135 Plus)
4 * Slide-switch (STE 100 Plus, STE 135,
STE 135 Plus, STE Partner Edition)
5 Adjuster knob for setting the orbital jig-saw-
blade movement
6 Safety guard
7 * 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)
8 Guard cover
9 Anti-splintering foot-plate insert
10 Jig-saw blade
11 Foot-plate
12 Chip-extraction nozzle
13 Hexagon socket-head key holder
14 Hexagon socket-head key
* depending on equipment
6 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.
7 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 saw-
blade 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.
8 Operation
8.1 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 slide-
switch (4) is released and springs forward.
0 = switched off
STEB 135, STEB 135 Plus:
Press the switch trigger (3).
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