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pressure to decrease speed.
3. HAND GRIP AREAS (SEE FIG. H)
Always hold your saw firmly with both hands when
operating.
4. PLUNGE CUTTING (SEE FIG. I)
WARNING! The plunge cutting procedure is
only suitable for treating soft materials such
as wood, plaster board or similar! Do not work
metal materials with the plunge cutting procedure!
Use only short saw blades for plunge cutting.
Place the machine with the edge of the blade foot onto
the workpiece and switch on. For power tools with
stroke speed control, set the maximum stroke speed.
Press the power tool firmly against the workpiece and
allow the saw blade to slowly plunge into the workpiece.
As soon as the blade foot fully lays on the surface of
the workpiece, continue sawing alongside the desired
cutting line. For certain work, the saw blade can also be
inserted turned through by 180° and the sabre saw can
be guided accordingly in a reversed manner.
5. FLUSH CUTTING (SEE FIG. J1, J2)
WARNING! Pay attention that the saw blade
always extends beyond the diameter of the
material being worked. There is danger of kickback.
It is possible to make cuts extremely close to floors, walls
and other difficult areas. Insert the blade shank into the
blade clamp with the blade teeth facing up (opposite to
normal working position). This will make cuts closer to
the work surface. Using special flexible blades insert the
blade into the blade clamp with the blade teeth facing down
(normal working position). It will allow flush pipe cutting.
6. WOOD CUTTING
Always ensure the work-piece is firmly clamped to prevent
movement. For easier control use low speed to start cutting,
then increase to correct speed.
7. METAL CUTTING
This saw has different metal cutting capacities depending
upon the type of blade being used and metal being cut.
ALWAYS clamp the work down to prevent it from slipping.
Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a coarse blade for
non-ferrous metals.
When cutting thin gauge sheet metals,
ALWAYS clamp
wood on both sides of the sheet. This will give you a clean
cut without excess vibration or tearing of the metal.
DO NOT force the cutting blade. Forcing the blade will
reduce blade life and cause the blade to break.
NOTE: We recommend that you spread a thin film of oil or
other coolant along the line of cut ahead of the saw. This
will allow easier operation and help extend blade life. When
cutting aluminum, use kerosene.
8. POCKET CUTTING (SOFT MATERIALS ONLY. DO
NOT PLUNGE CUT IN METAL SURFACES.) (SEE FIG. K)
Mark the pocket or internal hole to be cut out. Insert the
special cutting blade with blade teeth facing down and
clamp securely. Angle the saw so that the back edge of
the blade guard is resting on the work surface. Use a
slow speed to start the cut to avoid breaking the blade but
increase to correct speed once the cut has started. With
the blade guard held firmly against the work surface, start
a slow but controlled upward swing of the saw. The blade
will cut into and through the material. Always ensure the
blade is completely through the material before cutting the
remainder of the pocket.
WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR CORDLESS
RECIPROCATING SAW
If your power tool becomes too hot, set the speed to
maximum and run no load for 2-3 minutes to cool the motor.
Always ensure the work-piece is firmly held or clamped to
prevent movement.
The pivoting foot must be held firmly against the material
being cut to reduce saw vibration, blade jumping and blade
breakage.
MAINTAINACE
Remove the battery pack from the tool before carrying
out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or
maintenance.
There are no user serviceable parts in your power tool.
Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your power
tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your power
tool in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean.
Keep all working controls free of dust. Occasionally you may
see sparks through the ventilation slots. This is normal and
will not damage your power tool.
For Battery tools
The ambient temperature range for the use and storage of
tool and battery is 0
o
C (44.6
o
F) - 45
o
C (113
o
F).
The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is 0
o
C (44.6
o
F)-40
o
C
(104
o
F).