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Removing/inserting the
rechargeable battery
1. To remove the battery (23) from the
device, press the release button (24) on
the battery and pull the battery (23) out.
2. To insert the battery (23), push the bat-
tery (23) along the guide rail into the
device. You will hear it click into place.
Only insert the battery once
the battery-operated tool is
fully ready for use.
Checking the
charge status of the
rechargeable battery
The battery charge indicator (3) signalises
the state of charge of the battery (23)
when the device is in operation.
3
LEDs light up (red, orange and green):
Battery is fully charged.
2
LEDs light up (red and orange):
Battery has a residual charge.
1
LED lights up (red):
Battery has to be charged
Only charge the battery (23) when
the red LED on the charge status
indicator (3) is on.
Recharging the battery
Allow a hot battery to cool before
charging.
The charging time is around 1 hour.
1. Remove the battery (23) from the appli-
ance, as necessary.
2. Insert the battery (22) in the charging
compartment of the battery charger (25).
3. Plug the battery charger (25) into a
mains outlet.
4. When the battery is fully recharged un-
plug the battery charger (25) from the
mains.
5. Remove the battery (23) from the
charger (25).
Installing/changing the
saw blade
Wear protective gloves when
attaching the saw blade.
Risk of injury when touching the
saw blade.
Only saw blades with a
T-shank mount (single lug
shank) such as the supplied
saw blades (15/16) can be
used.
Installing the saw blade
Make sure that the saw blade holder is
free of splinters or other material residue.
1. Turn the chuck (9) as far forward as
possible and hold it firmly in this posi
-
tion.
2. Insert the saw blade (15/16) into the
chuck (9). When inserting the saw
blade (15/16), make sure that the
back of the saw blade is in the notch
of the guide roller (8). Make sure that
the saw blade (15/16) is attached cor-
rectly and the teeth are pointing in the
cutting direction.
3. Release the chuck (9).
Be sure to always use the correct
saw blade for the material.