Fitting/removing the grip bracket
Fitting the grip bracket (see fig. B–D)
Push the grip bracket q over the guides on
♦
the base plate
and onto the tool.
Removing the grip bracket
♦
Press the release
bracket
forwards out of the guides.
Fitting/changing the saw blade
Wear protective gloves when fitting/changing the
saw blade
.
♦
Turn the quick-release chuck
go in the direction of the arrow and hold it in
this position.
♦
Push the required saw blade
quick-release chuck
ATTENTION!
►
The teeth of the saw blade
downwards!
♦
Let go of the quick-release chuck
returns to its initial position.
The saw blade
is now locked.
Getting started
Switching on/off
Switching on
♦
Press the safety lock-out
♦
Press the ON/OFF switch
Switching off
♦
Release the ON/OFF switch
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and pull the grip
as far as it will
into the
as far as the stop.
must point
so that it
.
.
.
Sawing methods
A) Working without the grip bracket (see fig. D)
■
For branches of a larger diameter or when
sawing wood, plastic or building material, work
WITHOUT the grip bracket
must be right up against the base plate. Use a
rocking cutting motion for round workpieces.
A1) Sawing flush
■
With flexible saw blades of a corresponding
length, you can saw off protruding workpieces
such as pipes which are close to the wall.
1. Place the saw blade
2. Bend it by applying lateral pressure to the tool
so that the base plate
wall.
3. Switch the tool on as described and saw off the
workpiece by applying constant pressure.
A2) Plunge cutting (see fig. E)
CAUTION! RISK OF KICKBACK!
►
Plunge cuts may only be made in soft
materials (wood or similar).
1. Place the tool with the lower edge of the base
plate
onto the workpiece. Switch the tool on.
2. Tilt the tool forwards and plunge the saw
blade
into the workpiece.
3. Position the tool vertically and continue sawing
along the cutting line.
B) Working with the grip bracket (see fig. F)
♦
Move the tool downwards while applying light
pressure.
Maintenance and cleaning
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Always
switch the tool off and remove the
battery before carrying out any work
on the tool.
■
Always remove the saw blade
carrying out any work on the tool.
■
Keep the tool and ventilation slits clean at all
times. If the ventilation slits are blocked, there
is a risk of overheating and/or the tool being
damaged.
. The workpiece
directly against the wall.
makes contact with the
before
PASA 20-Li B2