Installing Blade
Follow these steps:
1.Remove the battery pack from the metal cutter. 2.Remove any cutting debris from blade area. 3.Use the lower guard lift lever to retract (open) the
lower guard.
4.Install the blade as illustrated. (See Fig. 12)
Make sure that both the direction arrow on the blade and the direction arrow on the upper blade cover point in the same direction.
5.Set the outer washer in place. 6.Insert the hex bolt.
7.Hold the spindle lock button down. This prevents the blade from rotating.
8.Tighten the hex bolt securely with the provided hex wrench. Store the hex wrench.
NOTE: Keep the hex wrench in the storage slot on the metal cutter’s body when not using it.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
For Appropriate use of Battery pack
•Charge the
•The ambient temperature range is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
If the battery pack is used when the battery temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the tool may fail to function properly. In that case, charge the battery until charging is completed for appropri- ate functioning of the battery.
•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
•When operating with a
Battery Pack Life
The rechargeable batteries have a limited life. If operation time becomes extremely short after recharging, replace the battery pack with a new one.
NOTE:
•Use under extremely hot or cold conditions will reduce operating capacity per charge.
•Even if you don’t use the Metal Cutter, charge the battery pack at least once every six months.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.
Please call
Cleaning Metal Cutter
Keep your metal cutter clean for good cutting per- formance, and to help keep it safe to use.
Follow these steps:
1.Remove the battery pack from the metal cutter. 2.Wipe the metal cutter with a dry, soft cloth. Do
not use a wet cloth or cleaning liquids. They could damage the metal cutter’s finish.
3.Be sure to rub off any oil or grease which could make the metal cutter slippery or hard to handle.
4.Remove the blade and brush off any dust.
CAUTION:
To avoid injury or damage to the unit, never immerse any part of the tool in a liquid.
Transparent Guard
WARNING
If the guard is cracked, or is broken, take the metal cutter to an authorized service center for replacement. Do not attempt to operate cutter. It could result in serious personal injury. Never use your metal cutter with a damaged transparent guard or without the transparent guard installed. Flying chips could result in serious injury.
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