GENERAL
Always use a blade suited to the material and material
thickness to be cut. Always ensure the work–piece is
firmly held or clamped to prevent movement. For easier
control, use low speed to start cutting, then increase to
correct speed.
Any movement of the material may affect the quality of
the cut. The blade cuts on the upward stroke and may
chip the uppermost. Ensure your uppermost surface is
a non-visible surface when your work is finished.
CUTTING LAMINATES
Use a fine tooth blade when cutting most laminates
and thin wood materials. To reduce edge chipping,
clamp pieces of waste wood at both ends on both sides
and cut through the wood during cutting.
CIRCLE CUTTING
Do not use the pendulum action when cutting tight
circles or angles.
PLUNGE SAWING
Plunge cutting may be used only on soft materials such
as wood, aerated concrete, gypsum plaster boards, etc.
Use only short saw blades.
Place the front edge of the base plate on the workpiece
and switch on. Press the machine firmly against the
workpiece and plunge the saw blade slowly into the
workpiece.
As soon as the complete surface of the base plate rests
on the work piece, continue to saw along the cutting
line. (See Fig L)
METAL CUTTING
Use a finer tooth blade for ferrous metals and a coarse
tooth blade for non-ferrous metals. When cutting thin
sheet metals always clamp wood on both sides of the
sheet to reduce vibration or tearing of the sheet metal.
Both wood and sheet metal must be cut. Do not force
the cutting blade when cutting thin metal or sheet steel,
as they are harder materials and will take longer to cut.
Excessive blade force may reduce the life of the blade
or damage the motor. To reduce heat during metal
cutting, add a little lubricant along the cutting line.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
local authorities or retailer for recycling advice.
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