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Operation
01
Cutting wood
WARNING!
During operation fine dust will be generated! The dust is
highly inflammable and explosive! Do not smoke during operation, keep
heat sources and open flames out of the working area!
Always wear a dust mask to protect yourself against hazards resulting
from fine dust!
Take the cutting channel into consideration when cutting along marked
cutting lines. Do not cut directly on the line but next to it. (Fig. L)
It is recommended to make a trial cut before working on the actual
workpiece to determine the position and width of the cutting channel,
especially after replacing the blade or changing bevel angle.
Switch the product off, let it come to a complete stop and disconnect it
from the power supply if the saw blade gets stuck in the workpiece. Only
then free the jammed blade.
1. Cut in the direction of the wood grain whenever possible to avoid jamming the
blade and fraying edges.
2. Ensure the workpiece is free of obstacles like nails or screws before operation.
Remove them if required.
3. Check the function of the lower guard (5a) by raising and releasing the base plate (5).
4. Set proper cutting depth and rotation speed.
5. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance for the blade under the workpiece.
6. Never hold the workpiece with your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece
with proper clamps to a stable worktop. Support longer workpieces to avoid tilting.
7. Hold the product firmly with main handle.
8. Switch the product on and wait until it runs at full speed before placing it on the
workpiece.
9. Align the centre of the “V”-notch on the front of the base plate with the marked
cutting line.
10. Plunge the blade into the material slowly and gently, but firmly. Then push the tool
forward along the line to be cut. If necessary, switch on the laser.
11. Only apply proper feeding force. Higher feeding force will not increase but lower
the performance of the product, overheat the blade tips and leads to low cutting
surface/edge quality.
12. Keep the product moving at all times, do not stop in one position to avoid grooves.
13. Lift the product from the workpiece before switching it off..
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Cutting metal
The product can be used for cutting metal, e.g. brass, copper, aluminium or galvanised
mild steel. Learn to use the tool by cutting wood before attempting to cut metal.
1. Always set the depth adjustment to at least 1 mm deeper than the material
thickness to avoid the blade riding up over the surface. Scrap material is required
underneath the work surface.
2. Remove burrs and rust as these impede the feed across the material.
3. Thick beeswax (furniture polish) applied to the base plate of the tool makes metal
easier to cut.
4. Every 2 minutes of metal cutting should be followed by a rest of at least 3 minutes.
WARNING!
DO NOT use vacuum cleaner adaptor (16) or attach
vacuum cleaner for cutting metal! Pay attention to the hot metal dust
which comes out from the dust extraction outlet (17).
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Cutting tiles etc.
1. Only use a blade specifically designed for this purpose.
2. Always attach a suitable vacuum cleaner or dust extractor as the dust can be
hazardous to the operator and prevent the guard operating correctly.
After use
1. Switch the product off, wait for complete stop, disconnect it from the power supply
and let it cool down.
2. Check, clean and store the product as described below.
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