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½ Do not allow the ventilation slots to become
covered.
½ Switch the device on first and only then bring it
into contact with the workpiece.
½ If 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.
˽ Always make sure the saw blade type and the
blade oscillation speed are suitable for the
workpiece material.
˽ There are different saw blades available in var-
ious lengths designed to ensure optimum perfor-
mance of every sawing task with your sabre saw.
˽ Saw 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
5
comes up against the wall.
3. Switch on the device as described above and
trim the workpiece using constant pressure.
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
5
against the workpiece.
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 150 mm!
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Maintenance and cleaning
½ Pull the mains lead out of the mains socket
before you clean the device.
½ Replace the saw blade as soon as its teeth be-
come blunt and it starts to produce defective
saw cuts.
½ Always keep the device and the ventilation
slots clean.
˽ Clean the device after you have finished using it.
˽ Do 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.
˽
If necessary, clean out the
saw blade mounting recess
with a thin paintbrush or compressed air.
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Service centre
½
WARNING!
Have your device
repaired only by qualified specialist
personnel using original manufacturer
parts only. This will ensure that your device
remains safe to use.
½
WARNING!
If the plug or mains
lead needs to be replaced, always
have the replacement carried out by
the manufacturer or its service centre.
This will ensure that your device remains safe
to use.
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Warranty
The warranty for this appliance is for 3
years from the date of purchase. The ap-
pliance has been manufactured with care
and meticulously examined before deliv-
ery. Please retain your receipt as proof
of purchase. In the event of a warranty
claim, please make contact by telephone
with our Service Department. Only in this
way can a post-free despatch for your
goods be assured.
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