Parkside PFS 710, Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

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Preparing the saw for use
The mains voltage at the plug must match that shown on the rating plate
on the tool. Equipment shown as 230V~ can also be used on 220V~
supplies.
Shoe:
The shoe pivots to adjust to the workpiece and provides safe support to
the tool. It must always be set against the workpiece when the tool is in
use.
Switching on and off:
Switching on: Press the On/Off switch and lock it in
the depressed position with the locking
button
.
Switching off: Press the On/Off switch again and
release it again.
Blade speed setting wheel
The blade speed can be selected by using the setting wheel
(MIN = lowest number of longitudinal blade movement cycles/min ...
MAX. = highest number of longitudinal blade movement cycles/min).
The blade speed can also be selected whilst you are using the tool.
Setting the oscillation action
You can use the oscillating action rotary switch to adjust the effectiveness
of the sawing action of the blade to suit the material to be cut.
Setting 0 (oscillation action is switched off):
This setting is suitable for sawing soft or hard materials. This setting can
also be used to produce clean-cut edges.
Setting I:
Suitable for materials of medium strength, e.g. hardwood, plastic.
Setting II:
Use this setting when you are sawing soft materials such as lightweight
building or insulation materials.
Setting III:
Set the rotary switch in this position if you are cutting softwood/pruning
trees or soft materials.
Care and cleaning
· Remove the mains plug from the socket before carrying out any tasks on
the tool!
1. Always keep the tool and the ventilation slots clean.
This will maximise the service life of the tool and ensure your safety.
2. Clean the saw frequently. For best results, do this immediately after you
have finished using it.
Operation / Cleaning
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