To switch off continuous operation mode:
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P ress the ON / OFF switch
again.
Guiding the sabre saw
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safely and accurately
The shoe
pivots to adjust to the workpiece and
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provides safe support to the device. It must always
lie against the workpiece when the device is in use.
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working when sawing
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B efore sawing, check the workpiece for foreign
bodies such as nails, screws etc. and remove them.
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D o not allow the ventilation slots to become
covered.
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S witch the device on first and only then bring it
into contact with the workpiece.
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I f the saw blade jams, switch off the device im-
mediately.
Open the sawn gap in the workpiece slightly
using a suitable tool and extract the saw blade.
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A lways make sure the saw blade type and the
blade oscillation speed are suitable for the
workpiece material.
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T here are different saw blades available in var-
ious lengths designed to ensure optimum perfor-
mance of every sawing task with your sabre saw.
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S aw the material using a steady forward rate
of progress.
Flush sawing:
Using flexible saw blades of adequate length you
can trim off projecting workpieces, such as pipes,
directly at the face of a wall.
Follow these steps:
1. Place the saw blade directly on the wall surface.
2. Bend the blade by applying sideways pressure
so that the shoe
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3. Switch on the device as described above and
trim the workpiece using constant pressure.
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and release it
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comes up against the wall.
Plunge sawing:
CAUTIoN! DANGER oF KICKBACK!
Plunge sawing can be used only in soft materials
(such as wood etc.).
Follow these steps:
1. Place the sabre saw with the underside of the
shoe
against the workpiece.
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Switch on the device.
2. Tilt the sabre saw forward and plunge the saw
blade into the workpiece.
3. Bring the sabre saw vertical and continue saw-
ing along the cutting line.
Note: The saw blade used for this should not be
longer than 152 mm!
Maintenance and cleaning
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P ull the mains lead out of the mains socket
before you clean the device.
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R eplace the saw blade as soon as its teeth be-
come blunt and it starts to produce defective
saw cuts.
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A lways keep the device and the ventilation
slots clean.
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C lean the device after you have finished using it.
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D o not allow any liquids to enter the device.
Use a cloth to clean the housing. Never use
petrol, solvents or cleaning agents that might
attack plastic.
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If necessary, clean out the
saw blade mounting recess
with a thin paintbrush or compressed air.
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repaired only by qualified specialist
personnel using original manufacturer
parts only. This will ensure that your device
remains safe to use.
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lead needs to be replaced, always
have the replacement carried out by
the manufacturer or its service centre.
Have your device
If the plug or mains
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