Stanley FATMAX FME380, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
Any repair required on this laser product should be performed
by authorised service centre personnel.
Plunge cutting (fig.J)
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Press button(10).
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Switch on the tool.
Warning! The tool should run at full speed before the blade
enters into the workpiece.
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Tilt tool forward with line-of-cut indicator (20) lined up with
desired line of cut marked on the workpiece. Gradually
move tool forward.
Warning!
Never pull tool backwards.
Using the parallel guide (fig.K)
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For making exact cuts along a workpiece edge.
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Can be inserted in either side of foot.
Adjusting parallel guide
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Loosen knob (5)
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Adjust to desired cutting width by using parallel guide
scale (use line-of-cut indicator (20) as 0-reference).
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ighten knob (5).
Tips for optimum use
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Only use sharp saw blades of the correct type and size
(fig. L).
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Use hardened steel saw blade (17) for cutting wood,
aluminium, plastic and all sorts of laminated wood
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Use diamond saw for (16) cutting ceramics and tiles
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Use carbide-tipped blade (18) for wood and plastic only
Cutting large panels (fig. M)
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Support panel close to the cut either on floor, table or
workbench.
Warning! Set cutting depth so that you cut through panel
and not through support.
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In case parallel guide does not allow desired width of cut,
clamp or nail straight piece of wood to workpiece as a
guide, and use the right side of the foot against this guide.
Splinter-free cutting
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Always face the good side of the workpiece down - fasten
a straight piece of wood on the workpiece by means of 2
clamps.
Cutting particularly tough or abrasive
materials
Soft sheet metal
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Always set the depth adjustment to at least 1 mm deeper
than the material thickness to avoid the blade riding up
over the surface. Scrap material is required underneath
the work surface.
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Remove burrs and rust as these impede the feed across
the material.
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Thick beeswax (furniture polish) applied to the base plate
of the tool makes metal cutting easier.
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Only suitable for cutting brass, copper, lead or aluminium.
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Every 2 minutes of metal cutting should be followed by a
rest of at least 3 minutes.
Ceramic tiles, slates etc
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Only use a blade specifically designed for this purpose.
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Always use with a suitable vacuum cleaner or dust
extractor connected as the dust can be hazardous to the
operator and prevent the guard operating correctly.
Plasterboard:
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The plunge saw is only recommended for making oc
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casional cut outs in plasterboard and always use it with a
suitable vacuum cleaner or dust extractor connected. The
dust can prevent the guard operating correctly.
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Conventional tools such as keyhole saws or knives gener
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ally give excellent results, though the plunge saw can be
used if a particularly neat, dust free cut is required or if
there is a danger of cutting pipes or cables.
Maintenance
Your Stanley Fat Max corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning!
Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
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Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
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Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
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Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
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Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
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Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Warning!
If any of the following events occur during normal
operation, the power supply should be shut off at once and
tool thoroughly inspected by a qualified person and repaired
if necessary:
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The rotating parts get stuck or speed drops abnormally
low.
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The tool shakes abnormally accompanied by some
unusual noise.
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The motor housing gets abnormally hot.
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Heavy sparks occur around the motor area