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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
The blade should extend past the pivoting shoe and the
thickness of the workpiece throughout the cut. Select the
blade best suitable for the material to be cut and use the
shortest blade suitable for the thickness of the material.
Cutting action
Orbital or straight (Fig. I)
Warning!
Check that the tool is not locked on before
connecting it to a power supply. If the trigger switch is locked
on when the tool is connected to the power supply, it will
start immediately. Damage to your tool or personal injury
may result. This jig saw is equipped with four cutting actions,
three orbital and one straight. 1 Orbital action has a more
aggressive blade motion and is designed for cutting in soft
materials like wood or plastic. 2 Orbital action is suitable for
thick wood pieces. 3 Orbital action provides a faster cut, but
with a less smooth cut across the material. In orbital action,
the blade moves forward during the cutting stroke in addition
to the up and down motion.
Note: Metal or hardwoods should never be cut in orbital
action.
To adjust the cutting action
u
Move the orbital action selector (11) between the four
cutting positions: 0, 1, 2 and 3. Position 0 is straight
cutting. Positions 1, 2 and 3 are orbital cutting. The
aggressiveness of the cut increases as the orbital action
selector is adjusted from one to three, with three being the
most aggressive cut.
Hints for optimum use
Tips for sawing laminates
u
As the saw blade cuts on the upward stroke, splintering
may occur on the surface closest to the shoe plate.
u
Use a fine-tooth saw blade.
u
Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
u
To minimize splintering, clamp a piece of scrap wood or
hardboard to both sides of the workpiece and saw through
this sandwich.
Tips for sawing metal
u
Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than
sawing wood.
u
Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
u
When cutting thin metal, clamp a piece of scrap wood to
the back surface of the workpiece and cut through this
sandwich.
u
Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut for easier
operation and longer blade life. For cutting aluminum,
kerosene is preferred.
Pocket cutting (Fig. J, K)
A pocket cut is an easy method of making an inside cut.
The saw can be inserted directly into a panel or board without
first drilling a lead or pilot hole. In pocket cutting, measure the
surface to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil.
Next tip the saw forward until the front end of the shoe sits
firmly on the work surface and the blade clears the work
through its full stroke. Switch the tool on and allow it to attain
maximum speed. Grip the saw firmly and lower the back
edge of tool slowly until the blade reaches its complete depth.
Hold the shoe flat against the wood and begin cutting. Do
not remove blade from cut while it is still moving. Blade must
come to a complete stop.
Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the accessory
used. STANLEY FATMAX accessories are engineered to high
quality standards and designed to enhance the performance of
your tool. By using these accessories you will get the very
best from your tool.This tool is suitable both for U-shank and
T-shank saw blades.
Maintenance
Your STANLEY FATMAX 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.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
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Warning!
Before performing any maintenance on
the tool, remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the
charger before cleaning it.
● Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
● Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Protecting the environment
Z
Separate collection. Products and batteries
marked with this symbol must not be disposed of
with normal household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can be
recovered or recycled, reducing demand for raw materials.
Please recycle electrical products and batteries according
to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com
Technical data
SFMCS650
Voltage
V
dc
18
No-load speed
min
-1
0 - 3200
Stroke length
mm
25.4
Max depth of cut
Wood
mm
85
Steel
mm
10
Aluminium
mm
25
Weight
kg
1.93
