Trial run
NOTE
Always carry out a no-load trial run
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before starting work and after every saw
blade replacement . Switch the product off
immediately if the saw blade is not running
smoothly, if considerable vibration occurs
or if you hear abnormal noises .
Working instructions
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CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY AND
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY!
Wear gloves when handling the saw
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blade . In this way, you avoid injury from
cuts .
Do not use any blunt or bent blades or
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blades which are damaged in any other
way .
Before sawing the workpiece, check for
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hidden foreign objects such as nails,
screws . These must be removed .
Always insert a suitable saw blade .
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Secure the workpiece with the aid of
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clamping devices on the workbench .
Apply only as much pressure as is required
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for sawing . If there is excessive pressure,
the sawing blade may bend and break .
Switch the product off immediately if the
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sawing blade jams .
Spread the saw cut out and pull the blade
out carefully .
38 GB/IE
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CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY AND
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY!
Always stand to the side of the product
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when working .
Always make sure that the workplace is
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well ventilated .
Avoid over-stressing the product while
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working .
Regular cuts
Verify the saw blade is not touching the
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workpiece . Then, switch on the product .
Apply the base plate 4 to the workpiece .
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Use even pressure, advancing at a steady
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pace when making your cut . You can make
horizontal, diagonal, or vertical cuts .
When you are finished: First, switch off the
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product . Then, pull the saw blade out of the
workpiece .
Plunge cuts
(Fig . J)
Plunge cuts are very challenging and are
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associated with a higher risk of injuries . Only
use this technique if you are familiar with it .
Plunge cuts may only be carried out in soft
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materials such as wood or plasterboard and
with short blades (max . length 150 mm) .
There is a risk of kickback and personal
injury .
Place the front edge of the base plate 4 on
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the workpiece so that the saw blade does
not touch the workpiece .
Turn the product on . Let the saw blade slowly
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plunge into the workpiece .
When the workpiece depth has been cut
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through, continue sawing as usual .