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saw blade reduces splintering of the workpiece.
The insert can be mounted both into the shoe and the
shoe cover.
•
Hold the insert (17) in the orientation as shown.
• To mount the insert into the shoe (8):
–
Slide the edges (18) into the grooves (19).
– Slide the insert back into position against the
shoe.
• To mount the insert into the cover (16):
–
Slide the edges (18) behind the ribs (20).
– Push the front end of the insert towards the
cover. The insert snaps into place.
• To remove the anti-splinter shoe insert do the
above process in reverse order.
Dust Extraction (fi g. G)
The dust extraction adaptor (21) in combination with
the dust extraction shroud (22) helps extracting the
dust from the workpiece surface, when connected to
a suitable dust extraction system.
•
Place the dust extraction shroud (22) onto the
fi nger guard (5) until it clicks in place.
• Fit the dust extraction adaptor (21) to the tool as
shown.
• Connect the hose of a suitable dust extraction
system to the adaptor.
WARNING: Inhalation of dust developed
when sawing wood presents a serious health
hazard. Always connect a dust extraction
system designed in compliance with the
applicable directives regarding dust emission.
Preferably wear a dust mask.
WARNING: Do not use a dust extraction
system without proper spark protection when
sawing metal.
Instructions for Use
WARNING:
• Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
• Make sure your workpiece is well
secured. Remove nails, screws and other
fasteners that may damage the blade.
• Check that there is suffi cient space for
the blade underneath the workpiece. Do
not cut materials that are thicker than the
maximum cutting depth.
• Use sharp saw blades only. Damaged
or bent saw blades must be removed
immediately.
• Do not use the tool for sawing pipes or
tubes.
• Never run your tool without a saw blade.
• For optimal results, move the tool
smoothly and constantly over the
workpiece. Do not exert lateral pressure
on the saw blade. Keep the shoe fl at on
the workpiece. When sawing curves,
circles or other round shapes, push the
tool gently forward.
• Wait until the tool has come to a standstill
before removing the saw blade from the
workpiece. After sawing the blade may
be very hot. Do not touch.
PRIOR TO OPERATION:
• Make sure your battery pack is (fully) charged.
OPERATION
WARNING: Turn unit off and disconnect
battery pack before installing and removing
accessories, before adjusting or when making
repairs. Lock the trigger switch when the tool
is not in use and when storing the tool.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal
hearing protection.
Under some conditions
and duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.
Switching On and Off (fi g. H)
For safety reasons your tool is equipped with a safety
lock.
•
To unlock the tool, release the safety lock (2).
• To run the tool, press the variable speed switch (1).
The pressure exerted on the variable speed switch
determines the tool speed.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
• To lock the tool in off position, activate the safety
lock.
WARNING: After using the tool for an
extended period on low speed settings, run
it for approx. 3 minutes on maximum no-load
speed.
Sawing in Wood
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Switch the tool on.
• Hold the tool against the workpiece and follow the
line.
• For sawing parallel to the edge of your workpiece,
install the parallel fence and guide your jigsaw
along the workpiece a shown in fi gure I.
Sawing in Wood Using a Pilot Hole
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Drill a hole (Ø min. 12 mm) and introduce the saw
blade.