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screws. These must be removed.
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Only use saw blades with the same saw
blade shank as the saw blade provided.
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Apply only as much pressure as is requi-
red for sawing. Excessive pressure may
bend and break the saw blade.
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Switch the appliance off immediately if
the saw blade jams. Force apart the saw
cut and pull the saw blade out carefully.
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Always stand to the side of the saw
when working.
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Avoid over-stressing the device while
working.
Sawing without the
branch support
The branch support unit is not to be used
on wide diameter branches or wood.
1. Turn the device on. Before switching
the device on, ensure it is not in
contact with the workpiece.
2. Place the footplate (2) on the work-
piece.
3. Cut with a uniform forward motion.
You can saw horizontally, diagonally
or vertically.
4. After finishing your work, first remove
the saw blade (1) from the saw cut and
then switch the device off.
Sawing with the
branch support
In the case of smaller diameter branches,
use the branch support.
1. Turn the device on. Before switching
the device on, ensure it is not in
contact with the workpiece.
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2. Place the branch support (12) onto the
workpiece.
3. Move the saw downwards by applying
light pressure.
Plunge cuts
Risk of kickback! Hold the
device firmly.
1. Place the device with the bottom edge
of the footplate (2) on the workpiece.
2. Insert the saw blade (1) in the work-
piece by tipping the device forward
until the device is vertical.
3. Continue sawing along the desired cut-
ting line.
Cleaning/maintenance
Remove the battery from the
device before carrying out
any work or transporting it.
If the device is switched on
accidentally, there is a dan-
ger of injury.
You should have any repair and
maintenance work that is not de-
scribed in this instruction manual
carried out by our Service Centre.
Only use original parts.
Always wear protective gloves
when handling the saw blade in
order to avoid cutting yourself.
Perform the following maintenance and
cleaning work regularly. This will guaran-
tee long and reliable use: