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PROTECTION AGAINST DEEP
DISCHARGING
The lithium ion battery is protected against
deep discharging by the "Electronic Cell
Protection (ECP)". When the battery is empty,
the tool is switched off by means of a
protective circuit.
the tool has been automatically switched
off. The battery can be damaged.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
SWITCH LOCK
Your tool is equipped with a switch lock
located above the trigger. This lever is
designed for locking the trigger in the "OFF"
position to help prevent accidental starts and
accidental battery discharge.
To lock the trigger, press the lock ( ) side of
the switch lock until it clicks (Fig. 5).
FIG. 5
SWITCH
1. Securely clamp the work.
2. Mark the line of cut and grasp the tool with
one hand on the handle and the other
placed on the insulated rubber boot over
the front housing.
housing. If you saw into a blind area where
live wiring exists, you may be shocked or
electrocuted.
Operating Instructions
Do not continue to press
the trigger switch after
VARIABLE SPEED
LOCK
TRIGGER SWITCH
Using the Saw
Always hold the saw by the
insulated boot on the front
controlled trigger switch. The tool can be
turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or
releasing the trigger. The blade plunger stroke
rate can be adjusted from the minimum to
maximum nameplate stroke rate by the
pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more
pressure to increase the speed and release
pressure to decrease speed.
BUILT-IN LED WORK LIGHT
Your tool is equipped with an LED work light
that turns on automatically when the trigger
switch is activated. When the tool is turned
off, the light turns off (Fig. 1).
Always move the switch
lock
position whenever the tool is not being
used.
To unlock trigger, press the unlock ( ) side of
the switch lock until it clicks (Fig. 6).
FIG. 6
VARIABLE SPEED
TRIGGER SWITCH
3. Keep the saw footplate firmly against the
work to minimize counter-force (jumping)
and vibration.
4. Squeeze the trigger to start the tool. Let the
saw reach full speed before starting the cut.
Guide the saw so that the blade will move
along the marked line.
SAWING TIPS
Following a few simple tips will reduce the
wear on the workpiece, the tool and the
operator.
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the
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SWITCH
LOCK