General Cutting
For straight or contour cutting from an edge, line
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Cutting Metals
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materials that can not be cut from an edge, drill a
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Plunge Cutting
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tool with the teeth facing
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the workpiece, pull the
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MAINTENANCE
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unplug the charger and remove the
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Maintaining Tool
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Cleaning
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soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
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turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
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Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
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