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Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can
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easily ignite.
Operation
Operating modes
Switching the Pendulum On and Off
The orbital action allows for optimal adaptation of cutting
speed, cutting capacity and cutting pattern to the material
being machined.
If possible, change the pendulum setting before switching on
the power tool.
Switch the Pendulum on when working in soft
and medium-strength materials (e.g. light-
weight materials, insulation materials, soft-
wood, other wood, as well as non-ferrous
metals, hardwood and plastic).
To do so, move down the pendulum action adjusting
lever (9).
Switch the Pendulum off for clean cut edges
as well as for working in thin or hard materials
(e.g. sheet metal, steel).
To do so, move up the pendulum action adjust-
ing lever (9).
Starting Operation
Switching On and Off (see figure C)
To switch on the power tool, press the lock-off switch to the
left (7) first. Then press the on/off switch (8) and keep it
pressed.
To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (8).
Then press the lock-off button (7) to the right again.
Controlling the stroke rate
You can variably adjust the stroke rate of the power tool
when it is on by pressing in the on/off switch (8) to varying
extents.
Applying light pressure to the on/off switch (8) results in a
low stroke rate. Applying increasing pressure to the switch
increases the stroke rate.
The required stroke rate is dependent on the material and
the work conditions and can be determined using practical
tests.
It is recommended that you reduce the stroke rate when
placing the saw blade on the workpiece and when sawing
plastic and aluminium.
During prolonged periods of use at a low stroke rate, the
power tool may heat up significantly. Remove the saw blade
and let the power tool run at the maximum stroke rate for
around three minutes to cool down.
Working Advice
Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
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ing out work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance,
changing tool, etc.). The battery should also be re-
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moved for transport and storage. There is risk of injury
from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.
Switch the power tool off immediately if the saw blade
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becomes blocked.
Tips
When sawing lightweight materials, take into account
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the statutory provisions and recommendations of the
material manufacturers.
Before sawing into wood, chipboard, building materials,
etc., check for any foreign objects such as nails, screws, etc.
and use a suitable saw blade.
Switch on the power tool and guide it towards the workpiece
you wish to work on. Place the base plate (2) on the surface
of the workpiece and saw through the material applying even
pressure and feed. Switch the power tool off once you have
finished your work.
Switch the power tool off immediately if the saw blade jams.
Widen the sawing gap slightly with a suitable tool and pull
the power tool out.
Swivelling and removable base plate (see figures D−E)
Thanks to its mobility, the base plate (2) adopts the required
angle position of the surface.
Depending on the application and the saw blade being used,
the base plate (2) can be moved continuously in length dir-
ection to different settings.
Loosen the screws (13) with the hex key (5) and slide the
base plate (2) into the desired position. Re-tighten the
screws and check whether the base plate is fixed in place.
Plunge cutting (see figure F)
Plunge cuts may only be applied to soft materials,
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such as wood, gypsum board, etc. Do not plunge cut
metal materials.
For plunge cutting, use only short saw blades.
Place the power tool so that the edge of the base plate (2)
rests on the workpiece, without the saw blade (1) touching
the workpiece, and switch it on. When using power tools
with stroke rate control, select the maximum stroke rate.
Press the power tool firmly against the workpiece and allow
the saw blade to plunge slowly into the workpiece.
As soon as the base plate (2) rests fully on the workpiece,
continue sawing along the required cutting line.
For particular jobs, the saw blade (1) can also be fitted after
being turned 180° in order to operate the power tool the
other way around.
Flush sawing (see figure G)
Protruding components such as water pipes, for example,
can be cut directly at the wall using elastic bi-metal saw
blades.
Ensure that the saw blade is always longer than the
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diameter of the workpiece. There is a risk of kickback.
Place the saw blade directly against the wall and bend it
slightly by applying lateral pressure to the power tool until
the base plate is flush with the wall. Switch on the power tool
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