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and solutions”.
When not using the tool, switch it off and di-
sconnect the plug from the socket.
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
Only use flat and clean panels.
- 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 cutting area so that the blade can move
without obstruction.
- Ensure that there are no electric cables or pipes
present inside or under the panel.
BLADE
IMPORTANT! The cutting part can cause se-
rious injuries – use protective gloves!
Purchase quality blades in HCS (high-carbon
steel), HSS (high-speed steel) steel or bimetal,
with a T-shank 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.
The following table provides some indications
on the type of blade to use based on the material
to be cut and the cut finish.
Material
TPI teeth
per inch
(25.4
mm)
Blade
material
Edge and cut
finish (as a
function of the
number of teeth)
Wood
6-8-10
HCS - Bi-
Metal
Coarse
Plastic, non-
ferrous metals
12-14-16
HCS -
BiMetal
Medium
Steel, thin ma-
terials, fragile
materials
20-24-30
HSS
Good
During use, the blade wears, loses its sharpness,
becomes damaged, breaks: always make a vi-
sual check before using and replace if necessary.
Remember that a successful cut also depends
on the blade condition.
For the assembly and replacement, see the
chapter “MAINTENANCE- Blade replacement”.
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.
Speed regulation
!
!
IMPORTANT! Switch off the tool before
doing the following.
Turn the speed regulator (2) to increase or
decrease the number of strokes per minute of
the blade (speed), to be set depending on the
material to be cut.
Pendulum action setting
!
!
IMPORTANT! Before you perform the fol-
lowing steps, switch the tool off and unplug
from the power supply.
Turn the lever (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 pendulum 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 chipboard
High
Maximum (position
2 or 3)
Plastics, plywood
Medium
Minimum (position 1)
Steel, non-ferrous
metals, thin mate-
rials, fragile materials
Low
None (position 0)
Bevel cut (fig. E)
!
!
IMPORTANT! Before you perform the fol-
lowing steps, switch the tool off and unplug
from the power supply.
It is possible to make bevel cuts by tilting the
base plate (5) with respect to the blade; in this
manner, the base plate will lay on the surface,
