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3.
Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
4.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any
nails and remove them before operation.
5.
Do not cut oversize workpiece.
6.
Check for the proper clearance beyond the
workpiece before cutting so that the blade will
not strike the floor, workbench, etc.
7.
Hold the tool firmly.
8.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
9.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
10.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
11.
Always switch off and wait for the blade to
come to a complete stop before removing the
blade from the workpiece.
12.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
13.
Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
14.
Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
15.
Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are
working with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Selecting the cutting action
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This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line
(up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting action
thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and
greatly increases cutting speed.
To change the cutting action, just turn the cutting action
changing lever to the desired cutting action position.
Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting action.
Position
Cutting action
Applications
For cutting mild steel,
stainless steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in wood
and plywood.
Small orbit
cutting action
For cutting mild steel,
aluminum and hard wood.
For cutting wood and
plywood.
For fast cutting in aluminum
and mild steel.
Large orbit
cutting action
For fast cutting in wood
and plywood.
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Straight line
cutting action
Medium orbit
cutting action
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Switch action
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2
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1. Switch trigger
2. Lock button
1. Cutting action
changing lever
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