move freely. Check for any parts that are broken or damaged enough to detrimen- tally affect the functioning of the device. Have damaged parts repaired before you use the device. Many accidents have their origins in poorly maintained electrical power tools.
f)Keep cutting tools clean and sharp. Care- fully maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edg- es are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
g)Use the electrical power tool, accesso- ries, inserted tools etc. in accordance with these instructions and advice, and the stipulations drawn up for this particular type of device. In doing this, take into account the working condi- tions and the task in hand. The use of electrical power tools for purposes other than those intended can lead to dangerous situations.
Safety advice relating specifically to this device
To avoid the danger of injury, fire and damage to your health:
JIf you use the device outdoors, always connect it through a residual current device (RCD) with a maximum trip current of 30 mA.
JSecurely support the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece firmly. This is much safer than holding it in your hand.
JNever support yourself by placing your hands near or in front of the device or the workpiece surface. A slip can result in injury.
JIf a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains plug immediately out of the mains socket.
JAlways work with the mains lead leading away from the rear of the device.
JDanger of fire from flying sparks! Sawing metal creates flying sparks.
For this reason, always make sure that nobody is placed in any danger and that there are no inflammable materials near the working area.
Warning! Noxious fumes! Working with harmful / noxious dusts represents a risk to the health of the person operating the device and to anyone near the work area.
General safety advice
Wear protective glasses and a dust mask!
JDo not saw materials containing asbestos. As- bestos is a known carcinogen.
JWhen sawing building materials, observe the statutory requirements and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
JDo not work on moist materials or damp surfaces.
JSwitch the device on before you bring it into
contact with the workpiece.
mCaution! Do not allow the blade to come into contact with a solid object or the floor when the device is operating – danger of kick- back!
JThe shoe 7 must always lie against the work- piece when the device is sawing.
JDo not put the device down before it has been switched off and has reached a standstill.
JUse only sharp,
JAlways keep the device clean, dry and free of oil or grease.
Q Original accessories / attachments
JUse only the accessories detailed in the operat- ing instructions. The use of inserted tools or ac- cessories other than those recommended in the operating instructions could lead to you suffer- ing an injury.
QInformation about saw blades
You can use any saw blade as long as it has the correct shank fitting - 1/2“ universal shaft. There are different saw blades available in various lengths designed to ensure optimum performance of every sawing task with your sabre saw.
Note: TPI = teeth per inch / (i.e. per 2.54 cm) Blade (wood) 12 :
Dimensions: 150 x 1.25 mm, 6 TPI
Most suitable for: Sawing construction timber, chip- board, processed wood boards, plywood. Also suitable for plunge cuts.
GB/IE/CY 9