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. 1)
For safety reasons the variable speed switch (a) is
equipped with a lock-off button (b).
1.
Press the lock-off button (b) to unlock the tool.
2.
To run the tool, press the variable speed switch (a).
The pressure exerted on the variable speed switch
determines the tool speed.
3.
To stop the tool, release the switch.
CAUTION: Do not switch the tool ON or OFF
when the saw blade touches the workpiece or
other materials.
Cutting Wood
•
Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all nails
and metal objects.
•
Holding the tool with both hands, work with the saw
shoe pressed against the workpiece.
Plunge Cutting in Wood
1.
Rest the saw shoe on the workpiece in such
a position that the blade forms an appropriate
angle for the plunge cut.
2.
Switch the tool on and slowly feed in the blade.
Make sure that the saw shoe remains in contact
with the workpiece at all times.
Pocket Cuts
1.
Measure and mark the required pocket cut.
2.
Using a narrow saw blade rest the bottom of the
saw shoe on the workpiece and make sure that the
blade is positioned on the cutting line. If necessary,
e.g. in confi ned spaces, use the outer edge of the
saw shoe as your guideline.
3.
Switch on the tool and feed the blade into the
material at full speed, holding the tool fi rmly
against the workpiece.
Dust Extraction
When the tool is used indoor for extended periods
of time, use a suitable dust extractor designed in
compliance with the applicable Directives regarding
dust emission.
Cutting Metal
•
When cutting thin metal always stabilize the
workpiece with wood on both sides. This
guarantees clean cuts and prevents damaging of
the material.
•
For long, straight cuts draw a line on the
workpiece.
•
Apply a thin fi lm of lubricant along the cutting line,
switch on the tool and follow the cutting line.
Cutting Plastics
Always work at reduced speed. Carry out a test cut to
check whether the material is sensitive to heat.
Cutting Masonry
WARNING: When sawing asbestos cement
hazardous dust may be produced. Follow
the statutory guidelines and observe the
recommendations issued by the asbestos
cement manufacturers.
MAINTENANCE
Your Berner power tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect battery pack before making
any adjustments or removing/ installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
The charger is not serviceable. There are no
serviceable parts inside the charger.
Lubrication
This tool requires no lubrication.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main
housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen
collecting in and around the air vents. Wear
approved eye protection and approved dust
mask when performing this procedure.
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