3. Guide the saw forward and back.
▶ If you press the saw against the workpiece there is a risk of the saw blade breaking and causing
injuries.
5.7
Plunge cutting
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WARNING
Risk of injury! Risk of kickback.
▶ Apply the appropriate safety measures at the rear of the workpiece when plunge sawing. Use only
suitable saw blades (length as short as possible).
Use the plunge cutting technique only on soft materials and with short saw blades. The product can
be used in one of two plunge cutting positions: in the normal position or in the reversed position.
1. Bring the forward edge of the contact shoe into contact with the workpiece.
2. Press the control switch.
3. Press the forward edge of the contact shoe against the workpiece and begin the plunge action by slowly
increasing the angle of attack.
To prevent stalling, it is important that the product is running before the saw blade is brought into
contact with the surface.
4. Once the saw blade has penetrated right through the material, bring the tool into the normal working
position (contact shoe flush with the workpiece) and then continue sawing along the cutting line.
5.8
Switching on and off
WARNING
Risk of injury due to saw run-on !
▶ Do not lift the product away from the workpiece until it has stopped completely.
▶ Wait until the product stops completely before you lay it down.
WARNING
Risk of injury by defective scaffold hook! A falling tool could injure you or others.
▶ Before starting work, check that the scaffold hook is secure and undamaged.
1. To switch the reciprocating saw on, press the control switch.
2. To switch the reciprocating saw off, release the control switch.
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Care and maintenance
WARNING
Electric shock hazard! Attempting care and maintenance with the supply cord connected to a power outlet
can lead to severe injury and burns.
▶ Always unplug the supply cord before carrying out care and maintenance tasks.
Care and maintenance of the tool
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Carefully remove stubborn dirt from the tool.
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Clean the air vents carefully with a dry brush.
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Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as
these can attack the plastic parts.
Clean and lubricate the chuck from the outside at regular intervals. Use the Hilti spray 314648 for this
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