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Operation
5.1
Inserting the saw blade
Use only saw blades with a 1/2" connection end.
1. Check that the connection end of the accessory tool is clean and lightly greased.
➥ Clean and grease the connection end, if necessary.
2. Turn the blade locking sleeve counterclockwise and hold it in this position.
3. Push the saw blade into the blade holder from the front end of the tool.
4. Release the locking sleeve and allow it to move back to its original position.
➥ The locking sleeve engages with an audible click.
5. Grip and pull the saw blade to check that it is locked in position.
5.2
Removing the saw blade
1. Turn the blade locking sleeve clockwise and hold it in this position.
2. Pull the blade forward out of the blade holder.
3. Release the locking sleeve and allow it to move back to its original position.
5.3
Adjusting the contact shoe
When the contact shoe is adjusted correctly the length of the blade can be used optimally and access
in corners is improved. The contact shoe engages in click-stop increments of 6 mm (¹⁵/₆").
Do not adjust the contact shoe while the power tool is in operation.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
2. Remove the saw blade. → page 17
3. Press and hold down the contact shoe lock.
4. Slide the contact shoe to the desired position.
5. Release the contact shoe lock.
6. Grip and pull the contact shoe to check that it is locked in position.
5.4
Installing the side handle
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
2. Remove the saw blade. → page 17
3. From above, mount the adapter on the front grip.
4. Slip the side handle over the blade holder and onto the adapter.
5. Secure the side handle with the securing screw.
5.5
Positioning the side handle
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
2. Slacken the securing screw in the side handle.
3. Move the side handle to the desired position.
4. Secure the side handle with the securing screw.
5.6
Switching on and off
WARNING
Risk of injury due to saw run-on !
▶ Do not lift the product away from the workpiece until it has stopped completely.
▶ Wait until the product stops completely before you lay it down.
1. To switch the reciprocating saw on, press the transport lock and press the control switch.
2. To switch the reciprocating saw off, release the control switch.
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Printed: 23.07.2019 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5138047 / 000 / 04
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