Before use / Preparing for use
QBefore use
QInserting / replacing saw blades
jWear appropriate protective gloves
when inserting and testing the blade.
jBefore replacing the blade, make sure that the saw blade mount is free of any cutting residue (e.g. wood splinters).
j | If necessary clean the saw |
| blade mount with a narrow |
| paintbrush or blow it out with compressed air. |
1.Release the hexagonal socket head screw 6 using the Allen key 5 .
2.Insert the saw blade between the plunger 9 and the clamping plate 11.
Make sure that the locating pin 10 engages in the locating hole of the saw blade.
3.Retighten the hexagonal socket head screw 6 . Check before you use the saw that the saw blade is safely and firmly seated.
QSetting the blade speed
The desired blade oscillation speed can be prese- lected by using the setting wheel 1 (MIN. = lowest oscillation speed, MAX. = highest oscillation speed). The blade speed can also be selected whilst you are using the device.
QPendulum-action settings
You can set the pendulum action using the pendulum- action rotary switch 4 to adjust the effectiveness
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of the sawing action of the blade to suit the material to be cut.
Setting 0 (pendulum action is switched off): This setting is suitable for sawing thin or hard mate- rials. This setting can also be used to produce
Setting I:
Suitable for materials of medium strength, e.g. hardwood, plastic.
Setting II:
Use this setting when you are sawing soft materials such as lightweight building or insulation materials.
Setting III:
Set the rotary switch in this position if you are cutting softwood / pruning trees or soft materials.
QPreparing for use
The voltage at the mains socket must match that shown on the rating plate on the device. Devices marked with 230 V ~ can also be operated at 220 V ~.
QSwitching on and off
When operating the device you can select between intermittent or continuous operation mode.
To switch on intermittent operation mode:
jPress the On / Off switch 3 .
To switch off intermittent operation mode:
jRelease the On / Off switch 3 .
To switch on continuous operation mode:
jPress the On / Off switch 3 and fix it in the pressed position with the lock button 2 .
To switch off continuous operation mode: j Press the On / Off switch 3 and release it again.