- 10 -
Before proceeding, carefully examine the tool’s components and fig.
D. If you are not familiar with handling and assembling mechanical
components, we recommend that you contact your store or an au-
thorised service centre.
Follow the sequence shown in Fig. D.
1 Wear protective gloves.
2 Remove the battery.
3 Move lever “a” in the direction of the arrow.
4 Insert blade “b” and release the lever, checking that the blade is
firmly secured.
5 Make sure that the blade is correctly positioned in the centreline
notch of the sawblade guide (fig. A 9).
6 Perform a dry run for 1 minute, keeping the tool away from your
body.
To replace the blade, move lever “a” in the direction of the arrow and
take out the blade. Then install the new blade as described above.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
!
!
WARNING! Before starting the power tool it is mandatory to
wear the personal protective equipment (not provided) listed in
the safety manual.
!
!
WARNING! Firmly grip the tool by the handgrip and never let
go of your hold so that, in case of danger, you can immediately
switch off the tool.
!
!
WARNING! Make sure nobody is approaching the working area
during use.
Switching on
- Insert the charged battery in the compartment in the tool (fig. C)
- To start, press in sequence the safety button (pos.4) and then press
the switch (pos.1).
The switch is a “maintained action” switch so the power tool will stay
on as long as you keep the switch pressed
Electronic speed regulation
Gradually press the switch (Fig. A pos.1) until the desired speed is
reached.
With less pressure low speeds are obtained, whereas with more
pressure high speeds are obtained.
Switching off
- To switch off, release the switch, firmly holding the tool.
!
!
WARNING! After switching off the tool the blade will continue
moving for a few seconds.
We recommend repeating these operations several times before star-
ting work, in order to familiarise yourself with the controls as much
as possible.
If you notice any working defects, switch off the tool and consult the
chapter “Problems, causes and solutions”.
When not working, take the battery out of the tool.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
After reading the previous chapters carefully, apply these instructions
scrupulously to obtain maximum performance.
Proceed calmly so as to become familiar with all the controls; after
having gained sufficient experience, you will be able to make full use
of its capacities.
WORKPIECE
- Secure the workpiece with a vice or clamps. Remember that cutting
the piece may make both halves fall to the floor; therefore, support
your piece with appropriate trestles.
- Check that there is sufficient clearance under the workpiece, in the
cutting area, so that the blade can move without obstruction.
- Check that there are no electric cables or pipes present inside or
under the piece.
- Make sure there are no nails or screws in the wood; if so, remove
them.
BLADES
!
!
WARNING! The cutting part can cause serious injuries – use
protective gloves!
Purchase quality blades made of HCS (high-carbon steel) or BIM
(bimetal), with a suitable connection (see fig. D) and suitable for the
material you are working on; consult your retailer who will advise
you. Our company produces a wide range of accessories suitable for
various uses.
During use, the blade gets worn, loses its sharpness, becomes da-
maged, breaks: always make a visual check before using and replace
if necessary. Remember that a successful cut also depends on the
blade condition.
For assembly and replacement, see the above chapter “MOUNTING
AND REPLACING THE BLADE”.
Handle and store the blades with care; do not expose them to impact,
bending, compression, moisture.
SETTINGS
The following tool settings are necessary to improve the cut.
Blade speed setting
It is possible to adjust the speed of the blade by varying the pressure
applied to the on/off switch (fig. A pos.1).
Pendulum action lever
!
!
WARNING! Before taking the following steps, switch the tool off
and remove the battery.
Turn the adjustment lever (fig. A pos.15) to increase or decrease the
pendulum action of the blade, which should be set according to the
material to cut.
The following table provides some indications on the speed and pen-
dulum action to set; we recommend testing on
a scrap piece before doing the actual cut, in order to check the result.
MATERIALS
SPEED
PENDULUM ACTION
Wood and masonite
board
High
Maximum (position 2 or 3)
plastic, plywood
Medium
Minimum (position 1)
Steel, non-ferrous me-
tals, thin materials, fra-
gile materials
Low
None (position 0)
Bevel cut (fig. E)
!
!
WARNING! Before taking the following steps, switch the tool off
and remove the battery.
It is possible to make bevel cuts by tilting the base plate (pos.5) with
respect to the blade; in this manner, the base plate will lay on the
surface, while the rest of the tool (and the blade) will be at an angle.
1. Take out the battery
2. Turn the tool upside down
3. Loosen the screws (pos. 10) using the key
4. Tilt the base plate (pos. 5) following the sequence shown in fig. E
to the angle you desire and tighten the screws.
5. Do a test on a scrap piece to check the angle selected.
Cutting with parallel guide (see detail in fig. A)
!
!
WARNING! Before taking the following steps, switch the tool off
and remove the battery.
It is possible to do a cut parallel to the edge of the piece by installing
the parallel guide (pos.16) on the base plate (pos.5).
With this option, it is not possible to do curved cuts, only straight ones.
1. Take out the battery
2. Loosen the screws (pos.17) using the key.
3. Slip the parallel guide onto the base plate, adjust the distance with
respect to the blade and tighten the screws.
4. Do a test on a scrap piece to check the distance selected.
