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OPERATING THE UNIT
WARNING
For your own safety, keep the machine switch in off
position while performing any of the below adjus
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ting procedures. Machine should be turned on, only
if a specific step of the procedure states so and only
for that particular step.
Saw shoe adjustment
The position of the saw shoe (Fig. 6.1) can be adjus
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ted in any of five available positions following the
steps below:
1. Turn off the machine.
2. Unlock the saw shoe adjusting lever (Fig. 6.2) by
turning it clockwise.
3. Adjust the saw shoe sliding in to desired positi
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on along its guide.
4. Lock the saw shoe adjusting lever by turning it
counter-clockwise (Fig. 7).
5. When the saw blade loses its cutting perfor
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mance, reposition the saw shoe accordingly to
utilize a sharper part of the blade.
Operation type selection
The saw blade can be operated in an orbital or a
straight line cutting action. The orbital cutting
action thrusts the blade forward on the cutting
stroke and greatly increases cutting speed. To set
the machine to orbital cutting action, rotate the
operation type lever (Fig. 8.1) clockwise to the
“ON” position (Fig. 8). To set to straight line (up
and down) cutting action, rotate the operation
type lever counter-clockwise to the “OFF” positi
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on (Fig. 9).
Operation switch
To start the tool, pull the trigger style operation
switch (Fig. 10.2). Tool speed is increased by in
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creasing the pressure on the switch. The LED light
(Fig. 11.1) will be also powered when the operati
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on switch is engaged.
To stop the tool, release the operation switch. The
LED light will stop approximately 5 seconds after
the operation switch is released.
WARNING
Do not stare directly at the beam of light to avoid eye
damage.
NOTE
To prevent the operation switch to be accidentally
engaged a safety switch (Fig. 10.1) is in place. Make
sure you unlock the safety switch if you wish to ope-
rate the machine and do not forget to lock the safety
switch when you are finished.
Cutting operation
When machining a work piece make sure that you
press the shoe firmly against it and that it is secu
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rely clamped in place. This will reduce vibrations
that could cause failure of the blade and machine
or personal injury. Do not allow the tool to boun
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ce. To start the cutting operation, first bring the
saw blade in light contact with the work piece in
order to make a pilot groove using a slower speed.
Then use a faster speed to continue cutting.
WARNING
Wear appropriate protective equipment (gloves,
glasses, etc.).
WARNING
Use the correct type of saw blade depending on the
material to be machined. Wood cutting blade for
wood and plastic (Fig. 12) and steel cutting blade for
metal (Fig. 13), should be used. Make sure that you
use suitable cutting oil when cutting metal.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Every six months to one year (depending on
frequency and intensity of use), take your machi
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ne to the nearest service station facility for the
following service operations:
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Lubrication.
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Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears,
bearings, etc.).
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Electrical inspection (switch, cord, brushes,
etc.).
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Testing to assure proper mechanical and electri
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cal operation.
WARNING
For your own safety, turn the switch off and remove
plug from its power source outlet any operation of
maintenance on the machine. Keep your appliance
clean. To avoid motor damage, blow out or vacuum
frequently this motor to keep saw dust from interfe
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ring with normal motor ventilation.
AIR INLETS
Make sure that all cooling air inlets of the machine
are clean and free of debris.
BATTERY
To maintain battery to its maximum performance:
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Recharge the battery before completely dischar
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ged. Always stop operating the machine and
recharge the battery when you notice a loss of
power.
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Never recharge a fully charged battery as over
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charging shortens the battery life.
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Recharge the battery at room temperature (5°C -
45°C). Let a hot battery cool down before rechar
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ging it.
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When not using or recharging the battery, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
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Recharge the battery if you do not use it for a long
period (more than six months).
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Do not use non-rechargeable batteries.
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Do not crush, open or burn the battery. Exposure
to potentially harmful materials may occur.
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In case of fire use C0
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dry chemical extinguisher.
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The battery must be charged by a constant
current, constant voltage transformer.
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Store the battery in a dry, well-ventilated area
within the recommended limits of 10°C to 30°C.
Allow the battery to return to normal temperatu
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re if it has been stored at 5°C or less, before using
or charging it.
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During disposing the battery should be recycled
separately from the charger and the machine,
according to electrical and electronic equipment
waste directive. Insulate the terminals with adhes
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