Parkside PSSA 18 A1, Instruction Manual

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1. Place the front edge of the base plate
(2) on the work piece so that the saw
blade (1) does not touch the work
piece.
2. Turn the device on and let the saw
blade (1) slowly plunge into the work
piece.
3. When the work piece depth has been
cut through, continue sawing as usual.
Flush separation:
With elastic bi-metal saw blades (see
spare parts/accessories) you can separate
water pipes, for example, flush to the wall.
Make sure that the blade is
always longer than the pipe
diameter. There is a risk of
kickback and personal injury.
Cleaning/Maintenance
Remove the battery from the
device before carrying out
any work or transporting it.
If the device is switched on
accidentally, there is a dan-
ger of injury.
Repair and servicing work not
described in this manual should
always be carried by our Service
Centre. Use only original parts.
Always wear protective gloves
when handling the saw blade in
order to avoid cutting yourself.
The following cleaning and servicing
should be done regularly. This will ensure a
long and reliable service life.
Cleaning
Do not spray the appliance
with water and do not im-
merse it in water. Electric
shock hazard!
• Keep clean the ventilation slots, motor
housing and handles of the appliance.
Use a damp cloth or a brush.
Do not use cleaning agents or solvents.
You may otherwise irreparably damage
the appliance.
• Clean the saw blade holder with a
brush or by blowing out with com-
pressed air. To do this, remove the saw
blade from the device.
General maintenance
• Prior to every use, check the appliance
for obvious defects such as loose, worn
or damaged parts.
• Check covers and safety devices for
damages and correct installation. Re-
place as necessary.
• Replace a blunt or bent blade or one
which has been damaged in some
other way.
Storage
• Store the device in a dry place well out
of reach of children.
• Remove the battery before storing the
unit for longer periods of time (e.g. hi-
bernation).
• Store the battery only in a partially
charged state. The state of charge
should be 40 – 60 % over a longer stor-
age period (two LED lights of the char-
ge status indicator ( 11a) light up).
• During a longer storage period, check