1. Pivoting and Retractable Footplate
Due to its movability, the adjustable footplate (2) adapts to the required angular position of the surface.
Depending on the saw blade being used and the application, the footplate can be moved in length way direction
in three steps.
- Press the release button (11) for the footplate and slide the footplate (2) to the required position (Fig 5).
- Press the footplate locked button (13) and check that the footplate is firmly latched (Fig 6). Slide the
footplate as required until it is firmly latched.
2. Selecting the cutting the action
This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line cutting action.
The orbital cutting action thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and greatly increases the efficiency and
the cutting speed: the saw blade moves back and forth, and also up and down at the same time.
Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting action:
0 = Straight line cutting action: plastic, stainless steel, hard & medium steel, clean cut in wood.
1 = Small orbit cutting action: soft steel, aluminum, hard wood.
2 = Medium orbit cutting action: fast cut in soft steel, aluminum, wood.
3 = Large orbit cutting action: fast cut in wood.
To change the cutting action:
- Press the stopper (5) and turn the function knob (6) to the desired cutting action position:
- 0 for straight cut (Fig 7).
- 1, 2, or 3 for orbital cut (Fig 8).
- Release the stopper (5) to lock the knob, and check that the knob is secured.
3. Speed adjusting dial
The strokes per minute can be adjusted without stops by turning the adjusting knob (12). This can be done even
while the tool is running.
The dial is marked from the lowest speed 1 (800 c/min) to full speed 6 (2800 c/min).
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the workpiece to be cut. Please note that the appropriate speed
may be adapted with the type or the thickness of the workpiece.
- Hard steel, stainless steel:
- Plastic:
- Aluminum:
- Soft steel:
- Lightweight concrete:
- Wood:
- Turn the adjusting dial (12) according to your work (Fig 9).
NOTE:
- In general, high speed will allow you to cut workpiece faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced.
- If the tool is operated at low speeds for a long period of time, run the machine at the fastest speed 6 for few ten
seconds when the work is finished in order to cool down the motor.
- If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long period of time, the operation life of the motor will be
reduced.
- The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as full speed 6 and lowest speed 1. Do not force to pass full
speed or lowest speed, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
4. Switching On and Off
CAUTION:
When the warming up operation is performed, hold the main handle and the main body securely with both hands to
maintain a secure grip and be careful not to twist your body.
- To start the machine, press the On/Off switch (7) and keep it pressed (Fig 10).
- To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch (7).
- To work continuously, press the On/Off switch (7), then press the lock-on button (8) (Fig 10). To switch off the
machine, press the On/Off switch (7) and then release it.
1. Inspecting the tool
Since use of a dull tool will degrade efficiency and cause possible motor malfunction, sharpen or replace the tool
as soon as abrasion is noted.
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Speed 1~2
Speed 1~4
Speed 3~5
Speed 3~4
Speed 5~6
Speed 6
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
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