Removing the Saw Blade
Before removing, allow the saw blade to cool down.
Danger of injury when touching the hot saw blade.
Put forward the housing of the saw blade 3 and remove the saw
blade 1. Release the lever 5.
3.2 Ilustrated description
1. Saw blade
2. Adjustable footplate
3. Saw blade holder
4. Stroke rod
5. Motor
6. Locking baseplate
7. Lock-off button for On/Off switch
8. On/Off switch
9. Handle
10. Pendular motion adjustment
4. Operating instructions
IF THE MACHINE IS POORLY CONDITIONED OR
MISSING OR HAS ANY PART, DO NOT CONNECT,
NEITHER USE THE MACHINE: TAKE IT TO THE TE-
CHNICAL SERVICE.
IF YOU HAVE NOT LED, UNDERSTOOD AND APPLIED
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL DO NOT USE THE MA-
CHINE.
4.1 Placement and Testing
Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the
power source must agree with the voltage specified
on the nameplate of the machine.
Switching On and Off
To start the machine, first push the lock-off button for the On/Off
switch 7 and then press the On/Off switch 8 and keep it pressed.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 8.
Note: For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 8 cannot be locked;
it must remain pressed during the entire operation.
When not using the power tool, switch it off in order to save energy.
Controlling the Stroke Rate
Increasing or reducing the pressure on the On/Off switch 8 ena-
bles stepless stroke-rate control of the switched-on machine.
Light pressure on the On/Off switch 8 results in a low stroke rate.
Increasing the pressure also increases the stroke rate.
The required stroke rate is dependent on the material and the
working conditions and can be determined by a practical trial.
Reducing the stroke rate is recommended when the saw blade
engages in the material as well as when sawing plastic and alu-
minium.
After longer periods of work at low stroke rate, the machine can
heat up considerably. Allow the machine to cool down by running
it for approx. 3 minutes at maximum stroke rate.
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For greater control make a mark with the cutting line on the wor-
kpiece.Do not make plunge cuts in metallic materials! When cu-
tting metals, lubricate the blade with oil regularly.
To adjust the pendular advance of the saw movement with the
knob 10 adjust the speed to improve the finish.
4.2 General instructions for use
Before any work on the machine itself, pull the
mains plug.
When sawing light building materials, observe the
statutory provisions and the recommendations of
the material suppliers.
Check wood, press boards, building materials, etc. for foreign
objects such as nails, screws or similar, and always use the co-
rrect sawblade.
Connect the power tool and bring it to the workpiece. Seat the
base plate 2 against the work piece acting on the lock 6 and
squeeze the material by applying a uniform application or advan-
ce pressure. When the work is finished, disconnect the power tool.
If the saw blade 1 should jam, switch the machine off immedia-
tely. Widen the gap somewhat with a suitable tool and pull out
the machine.
Pivoting and Retractable Footplate (see figure B)
Due to its movability, the adjustable footplate 2 adapts to the
required angular position of the surface.
Depending on the application and the saw blade being used, the
footplate 2 can be moved variably in length direction.
Plunge Cutting (see figures B)
The plunge cutting procedure is only suitable for
treating soft materials such as wood, plaster board
or similar! Do not work metal materials with the
plunge cutting procedure!
Use only short saw blades for plunge cutting.
Place the machine with the edge of the footplate 2 onto the wor-
kpiece and switch on. For power tools with stroke speed con-
trol, set the maximum stroke speed. Press the power tool firmly
against the workpiece and allow the saw blade 1 to slowly plun-
ge into the workpiece.
As soon as the footplate 2 fully lays on the surface of the wor-
kpiece, continue sawing alongside the desired cutting line.
For certain work, the saw blade 1 can also be inserted turned
through by 180° and the sabre saw can be guided accordingly in
a reversed manner.
Flush Cuts (see figure C)
Using elastic bimetal saw blades, items still attached to a wall
(e.g. projecting building elements such as water pipes, etc.) can
be sawn off flush at the wall.
Pay attention that the saw blade always extends be-
yond the diameter of the material being worked.
There is danger of kickback.
Position the saw blade directly against the wall and apply some
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