Controlling the Stroke Rate
Increasing or reducing the pressure on the On/Off
switch 7 enables stepless stroke-rate control of the
switched-on machine.
The required stroke rate is dependent on the material
and the working conditions and can be determined by
a practical trial.
Reducing the stroke rate is recommended when the
saw blade engages in the material as well as when
sawing plastic and aluminium.
Temperature Control/Overload Pro-
tection Indicator
The red LED indicator 9 will help you in protecting the
battery against overheating and the motor against
overloading.
When the LED indicator 9 continuously lights up
red, the temperature of the battery is too high and the
machine switches off automatically.
• Switch the power tool off.
• Allow the battery to cool down before continuing
to work.
9 flashes red, the power tool is blocked and
switches off automatically.
• Remove the power tool from the workpiece.
As soon as the blockage is corrected, the power
tool will continue to work at the set stroke rate.
Protection Against Deep Discharging
The Lithium-Ion battery is protected against deep dis-
charging by the "Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)".
When the battery is empty, the machine is switched off
by means of a protective circuit: The inserted tool no
longer rotates.
Working Advice
Tips
❏ When sawing light building materials,
observe the statutory provisions and the
recommendations of the material suppli-
ers.
Check wood, press boards, building materials, etc.
for foreign objects such as nails, screws or similar,
and remove them, if required.
• Switch the machine on and guide it toward the
workpiece. Position the footplate 2 onto the sur-
face of the work and saw through the material
applying uniform contact pressure and feed. After
completing the working procedure, switch the
machine off.
If the saw blade should jam, switch the machine off
immediately. Widen the gap somewhat with a suita-
ble tool and pull out the machine.
Plunge Cutting (see figure E)
❏ The plunge cutting procedure is only suita-
ble for treating soft materials such as
wood, plaster board or similar! Do not
work metal materials with the plunge cut-
ting procedure!
Use only short saw blades for plunge cutting.
• Place the machine with the edge of the footplate 2
onto the workpiece and switch on. For power tools
with stroke speed control, set the maximum stroke
speed. Press the power tool firmly against the
workpiece and allow the saw blade to slowly
plunge into the workpiece.
• As soon as the footplate 2 fully lays on the surface
of the workpiece, continue sawing alongside the
desired cutting line.
For certain work, the saw blade 1 can also be inserted
turned through by 180° and the sabre saw can be
guided accordingly in a reversed manner.
Coolant/Lubricant
When sawing metal, coolant/lubricant should be
applied alongside cutting line because of the material
heating up.
Recommendations for Optimal Han-
dling of the Battery
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Store the battery only within a temperature range
between 0 °C and 50 °C. As an example, do not
leave the battery in the car in summer.
Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery
using a soft, clean and dry brush.
A significantly reduced working period after charging
indicates that the battery is used and must be
replaced.
Observe the notes for disposal.
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