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Use a short blade for plunge cutting. Set the maximum speed. Rest the edge of the foot against the material to be cut and switch
on the tool. By applying pressure, allow the blade to plunge into the material until the foot fully rests against the material being cut.
Continue cutting along the designated line.
When cutting through wood, start cutting at a lower speed and increase the speed as you cut.
Cutting at the edge
Caution! Special blades with increased fl exibility should be used for edge cutting.
It is possible to cut right up against walls, fl oors and other hard-to-reach areas. For example, when cutting off pipes. When cut-
ting, make sure that the blade will continuously pass through the total cross-section of the material being cut. It is forbidden to
cut around the wall, this may cause the tool to bounce towards the operator. It is recommended to mount the blade rotated 180
degrees from its normal position. This will ensure easier cutting through.
Cutting holes
Caution! To cut holes, use blades designed for cutting curves.
Before starting work, the cutting line should be drawn. A hole is then drilled with a drill, and a saw blade is inserted into the drilled
hole and the cutting begins.
Cutting through metal
Caution! It is important to select the right type of blade for the type of metal being cut. This will ensure greater operational safety
and prolong the life of the blade.
When cutting through thin sheets of metal, it should be placed between two pieces of wood. This will produce a smooth cutting
line and reduce the vibrations generated during operation. The use of a coolant suitable for the type of metal is recommended. If
possible, a thin oil fi lm should be spread over the area where the saw foot will move. This will make it easier to operate the saw.
Additional notes
Do not overload the tool, the temperature of the external surface must never exceed 60°C.
When work is done, switch off the tool, remove the plug from the mains socket and carry out maintenance and visual inspection.
MAINTENANCE AND OVERHAUL
ATTENTION! Before any adjustment, technical service or maintenance operations unplug the tool. Once the operations have been
fi nished, the technical conditions of the tool must be assessed by means of external evaluation and inspection of the following
elements: body and handle, conductor with a plug and defl ection, functioning of the electric switch, patency of ventilation slots,
sparking of brushes, noise level of functioning of bearings and gears, start-up and smoothness of operation. During the guarantee
period, the user cannot dismantle the electric tools or change any sub-assemblies or elements, since it will cancel any guarantee
rights. All irregularities detected at overhaul or during functioning of the tools are a signal to have the tool repaired at a service
shop. Once the functioning has been concluded, the casing, ventilation slots, switches, additional handle and protections must be
cleansed with a stream of air (at a pressure not exceeding 0.3 MPa), with a brush or a cloth without any chemical substances or
cleaning liquids. Tools and handles must be cleansed with a clean cloth.
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