Flex RS 16 12-EC Notice D'instruction D'origine page 16

Overview (see figure A)
The numbering of the product features refers
to the illustration of the machine on the
graphics page.
1 Lock-off button
2 Pivoting shoe
3 Variable-speed trigger switch
4 Tool-less blade clamp sleeve
5 LED
Operating instructions
WARNING!
Remove the battery before carrying out any
work on the power tool.
Before switching on the power tool
Unpack the cordless one-handed
reciprocating saw and check that here are no
missing or damaged parts.
NOTE
The batteries are not fully charged on delivery.
Prior to initial operation, charge the batteries
fully. Refer to the charger operating manual.
Inserting/replacing the battery
■ Press the charged battery into the power
tool until it clicks into place (see figure D).
■ To remove, press the release button and pull
out the battery (see figure E).
CAUTION!
When the device is not in use, protect the
battery contacts. Loose metal parts may short
circuit the contacts; explosion and fire hazard!
Install and remove saw blade
CAUTION!
Always lock the tool off and remove the
battery before making any adjustments or
assembling parts.
■ Place the lock-off button 1 in the locked position
and then remove the battery from the tool.
■ Check the status of the tool-less blade
clamp sleeve 4, ensure that it is ready to
accept a saw blade. If not, rotate tool-less
blade clamp sleeve to open it.
■ Hold the saw blade (sold separately) and
align the shank of saw blade with the
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opening of the tool-less blade clamp (see
figure F).
■ Insert the saw blade into the blade clamp
as far as it can go, until the tool-less blade
clamp sleeve locked automatically and
secures the blade in place.
■ Try to push in or pull out the blade to
check whether it is locked properly.
NOTE
The blade may be installed with the teeth
pointing up or down, depending on the
cutting operation.
■ To remove, Rotate the tool-less blade clamp
sleeve, the blade will get ejected out (see
figure G).
NOTE: Occasionally the tool-less blade
clamp may retract into the saw housing. If this
happens, reattach the battery pack and turn
the tool on by pressing the variable-speed
trigger switch to move the blade clamp into a
more accessible position. Remove the battery
pack again.
WARNING!
When removing the saw blade, make sure
the saw blade does not point at any person
or animal to avoid personal injuries.
WARNING!
The saw blade may be very hot after use.
Allow the blade to cool down or wear gloves
when removing a saw blade.
WARNING!
Use only a correct saw blade. Failure to
heed this warning could cause loss of control
and can result in possible serious injury.
Blade selection
To obtain the best performance from the saw,
it is important to select the correct blade for
the particular application and type of material
to be cut.
Blades with fewer teeth, e.g., 7 teeth per inch
(TPI), are typically used for cutting wood;
blades with more teeth per inch are better for
cutting metal or plastic. We recommend 6 TPI
blades for wood and 14 TPI blades for metals.
Pivoting shoe adjustment
(see figure H)
The shoe pivots to provide maximum control
when it is aligned against the surface being
cut.