Automatic DB 5801 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DB 5801
250W
MULTI TOOL

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CONTENTS
Warranty 3
Introduction 4
Environmental protection 4
Description of symbols 4
Specications 4
General safety rules 5
Additional safety rules for oscillating tools 7
Accessories 8
Unpacking 8
Know your product 8
Installing accessories 9
Installing sandpaper 10
On/off switch 10
Flush cutting a door jamb and casing for
installing ooring 10
Cutting a hole in wood ooring to install a
heating vent 11
Using the detail sander attachment 11
Using the scraper blade 12
Maintenance 12
Lubrication 12

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desk will be borne by you! We will then, at our option,
either repair or replace the product, or refund your
money and take back the product - in accordance with
our Returns Policy, a copy of which is available at www.
automatictools.com.au.
4. Our liability under this manufacturer’s warranty is
subject to us being satised that a defect was caused
by defective workmanship or materials, and was not
caused by or substantially contributed to by other
factors, or circumstances beyond our control, including
(but not limited to) defective installation, maintenance
or repair, alteration or modication of the product in a
manner not recommended by the manufacturers or any
neglect, misuse or excessive use.
5. The benets conferred by this manufacturer’s
warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies
conveyed by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010
(Commonwealth), and any other statutory rights to
which you may already be entitled, and this warranty
does not exclude, restrict or modify any such rights or
remedies that are implied by law.
6. This warranty is provided by:
Global Power Brands International Pty. Ltd
P.O. Box 413, Mooroolbark VIC 3138
www.automatictools.com.au
phone. [phone]
email: [email protected]
Warranty Power Tools
1 Year Repair Warranty.
Register your warranty at www.automatictools.com.au
All warranty conditions can be found on the
www.automatictools.com.au website or email
[email protected] or call 1800 909 909
1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to
have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount
to a major failure. Where a failure does not amount to a
major failure, Global Power Brands is entitled to choose
between providing you with a repair, replacement or
refund. To obtain compensation you would need to
provide documentary evidence of the loss or damage
suffered, and documentary evidence that such loss of
damage was a reasonably foreseeable consequence
of a failure by Global Power Brands to comply with a
consumer guarantee under the Australian Consumer
Law. Such evidence may include photographs, statutory
declarations, receipts or reports (eg from your doctor),
depending on the loss or damage.
2. In addition to all rights and remedies to which you
may be entitled under the Competition and Consumer
Act 2010 (Commonwealth) and any other relevant
legislation, the manufacturer warrants this product to
be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
3. In order to claim under this warranty you will need to
bring the product to any Big W store, along with proof
of purchase (typically this will be a receipt). Any cost
incurred by you in bringing the product to the service

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Introduction
Your new AUTOMATIC power tool will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured under
stringent AUTOMATIC Quality Standards to meet superior
performance criteria.
You will nd your new tool easy and safe to operate, and,
with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable
service.
CAUTION:Carefully read through this entire Instruction
Manual before using your new AUTOMATIC Power Tool.
Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your AUTOMATIC power tool has many features that will
make your job faster and easier. Safety, performance,
and dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain and
operate.
Environmental protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead
of disposing of them as waste. All
tools,hoses and packaging should be
sorted, taken to the local recycling
centre and disposed of in an
environmentally safe way.
Description of symbols
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These
represent important information about the product or
instructions on its use.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.
Double insulated for additional protection.
For safe operation read instruction manual.
Regulatory Compliance Mark. Appliance
complies with requirements of electrical
approval & EMC in Australia
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste.
Specications
Voltage: 230 Vac, 50 Hz
Power rating: 250 W
No load speed: 21000 OPM
Oscillating angle: 2.8°
Net weight: 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)
Length of cordset: 2 m
This oscillating saw is double insulated. There are two
independent barriers of insulation to protect you from the
possibility of electric shock.

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increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f) To reduce the risk of electric shock, the
manufacturer recommends the use of
a residual current device with a rated
residual current of 30mA or less at all
times.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or
General safety rules
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will

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measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
h) This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
i) Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A wrench or
a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety

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plug from the power source before installing or removing an
accessory.
Never use dull blades in the tool. They will cut slower,
leave rough cuts and break easily due to added pressure
and excessive heat. They will also overload the motor and
cause premature failure of the tool.
Never use damaged or bent blades. They will be brittle and
break easily possibly causing injury to the operator.
Never touch a saw blade immediately after using the tool.
The blade will be extremely hot and will burn your hand.
Only use accessories designed for use with this tool.
WARNING: We recommend the use of a
residual current device with a residual current
rating of 30mA or less.
Wear goggles
Wear ear muffs
Wear a breathing mask
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety
of the power tool is maintained.
Additional safety rules for multi tools
WARNING: Know your multi tool. Do not
plug the tool into the power source until you
have read and understand this Instruction
Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and
limitations, as well as the specic potential
hazards related to this tool. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, re, or
serious injury.
Always wear eye protection. Any power tool can throw
foreign objects into your eyes and cause permanent eye
damage. ALWAYS wear safety goggles (not glasses) that
comply with ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses
have only impact resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety
glasses.
WARNING: Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause
serious injury when they break.
Always keep hands out of the path of the saw blade. Avoid
awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause
your hand to move into the path of the saw blade.
Secure workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to hold the
workpiece. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate the tool.
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of
the workpiece to be cut or sanded.
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always remove the

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Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your AUTOMATIC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is
missing. If you nd anything wrong, do not operate the tool
until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been
rectied. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
Know your product
1. On/Off switch
2. Plunge cutting saw blade
3. Scraper blade
4. Sanding pad
5. Sandpaper
6. Hex key
7. Screw & washer
8. Washer for blade type accessory
9. Washer for sanding pad
Accessories
1 x 6 mm Hex key/ Allen Key
1 x Screw
3 x Washers
1 x Plunge cutting saw blade for cutting
softwood, plastic & plasterboard
1 x Scraper blade
1 x Sanding pad (90x90x90mm)
5 x Sanding sheets: 1 x 40 grit, 1 x 60 grit, 1 x
80 grit, 1 x 120 grit, 1 x 240 grit
WARNING: Use only accessories that are
recommended for this oscillating tool.
Follow the instructions that accompany the
accessories. The use of improper accessories
may result in injury to the operator or damage
to the tool.
Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions
or the owner’s manual for the accessory.
WARNING: If any part is missing or damaged,
do not plug the tool into the power source
or install any accessory until the missing or
damaged part is replaced.

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Notes:
a) Check to make sure the
convex curve of the washer
is facing the head of the
screw.
b) Make sure the alignment
holes in the blade are still
mated with the alignment
pins in the accessory holder.
5. Firmly tighten the screw with the 6 mm
hex key.
Note: Check to make sure the holes in the
blade are still mated with the alignment pins
on the accessory holder after the screw is
fully tightened.
Installing blade accesssories
All accessories are installed on the oscillating tool in a simi-
lar manner. For the purposes of describing the accessory
installation, the plunge cutting blade is used.
DANGER: Always remove the plug from the power
source before installing or removing accessories or
sandpaper. Failing to remove the plug from the power
source may result in the tool accidentally being started and
causing serious injury to the operator.
1. Remove the screw and washer from the
accessory holder by turning the screw
counter clockwise. Use the 6mm hex key if the
screw is too tight to be removed by hand.
2. Place the blade on the accessory holder.
Notes:
a) Make sure the alignment holes in the blade t over the
alignment pins in the accessory holder and the printed
side of the blade is facing the tool.
b) The blade can be mounted at various angles left or right
of centre if required.
3. Thread the screw through the washer and
the blade and into the accessory holder
threaded hole.
4. Turn the screw clockwise until it is nger
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OFF switch toward the front of the tool.
2. To turn the tool OFF, press the rear part of
the ON/OFF switch and allow the switch to
slide to off position.
Flush cutting a door jamb and casing
for installing ooring
The oscillating tool
can be used to ush
cut a door jamb and
casing to allow space
for the new ooring
to t neatly under the
door jamb and casing.
For the purpose of
demonstrating the
procedure, oor tile is
being used.
1. Install the plunge cutting wood saw blade
for wood in the tool.
Note: The blade should be centred on the tool housing
and NOT installed in the 90° position.
2. Place a scrap piece of oor tile (1) on the
oor about 1/2” (12.5mm)from the door
jamb (2).
Note: Make sure the “good” side of the tile is facing
upward to provide a smooth surface for the blade to follow.
3. Place the tool with the saw blade (3) lightly
touching the surface of the tile and the
cutting teeth NOT touching the surface to
be cut.
4. Carefully plunge the blade into the door
jamb while sliding the blade along the
Installing sanding pad and sandpaper
1. Install the hook &
loop sanding pad
onto the tool.
Notes:
a) The big washer is NOT
required to install the
sanding pad. Use the 2 x
washers as indicated on
Page 8 for the sanding
pad installation.
2. Firmly press the
sandpaper onto the
hook & loop pad.
Notes:
a) Place the sandpaper
so the holes in the
sandpaper line up with
the matching holes in the
hook & loop pad.
b) Press the sandpaper
rmly onto the hook &
loop pad.
3. To remove the sandpaper, simply peel the
sandpaper away
from the hook &
loop pad.
On/off switch
1. To turn the tool
ON, slide the ON/

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Note: The tool and blade should be at a 45° angle to the
oor to allow the corner of the blade to plunge cut into the
ooring.
5. While holding the tool tightly, slowly
plunge the corner of the blade into the
ooring until it cuts through the ooring.
Once the plunge cut is complete, then
complete the cut to the corner of the
rectangle.
6. Turn the saw OFF, remove it from the
cut and proceed to cut in the opposite
direction to complete the cut for the rst
side of the rectangle.
7. Repeat steps #4, #5 & #6 to cut the
remaining three sides of the rectangle.
8. When all cuts are complete, use a at
blade screw driver to carefully pry the cut-
out from the oor.
Note: Do NOT use the saw blade to pry the cut-out from
the oor. You will break the blade. If the cut-out is not easy
to pry from the oor, check to make sure each line is cut
completely into the corner of the rectangle.
Using the sander attachment
1. Install the sanding pad on the multi tool as
outlined on page 10.
2. Install the sandpaper on the sanding pad.
3. Turn the switch ON.
This tool is designed for detail sanding on small surface
areas. Place the sandpaper surface of the sanding pad on
the workpiece to be sanded. Keep the tool moving to avoid
gouging the surface.
oor tile.
Note: Hold the tool tightly and do not put too much
forward pressure on the saw blade when cutting, as this will
cause the tool to vibrate excessively.
5. Continue to make several plunge cuts until
the bottom of the door jamb and casing
are completely cut off and the loose
pieces can be easily removed.
Follow the same basic procedure for installing carpet, using
a thicker spacer that is the same thickness of the carpet
being installed.
Cutting a hole in wood ooring to
install a heating vent
The oscillating tool can be
used to cut a hole in wood
ooring for installing a
heating vent.
1. Install the plunge
cutting saw blade
for wood in the
tool.
Note: The blade should be
centred on the tool housing
and NOT installed in the 90°
position.
2. Place the oor vent on the oor and use
a soft lead pencil to trace the required
rectangular hole (1) on the ooring.
3. Place the saw blade (2) near the oor
surface in the middle of one of the cutting
lines.
4. Turn the tool ON.

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accessories. Any such alteration or modication is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious injury. It will also void the warranty.
Lubrication
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufcient
amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is
required.
Using the scraper blade
1. Install the scraper blade on the multi-tool.
When using the scraper blade to scrape old nishes or
glue from a workpiece, place the underside of the blade
at on the workpiece surface and then lift upward on the
rear of the tool to allow the blade to form a very slight angle
with the workpiece surface. Feed the blade slowly into the
material that is to be removed.
When using the scraper blade to cut carpet, place a
scrap workpiece under the carpet where the cut is being
made. Turn the tool so the scraper blade is at right angles
(perpendicular) to the carpet and then feed the blade into
the carpet.
Maintenance
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary,this has
to be done by the manufacturer or its agent in order to
avoid a safety hazard.
DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease etc.
WARNING: Do not allow brake uids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. to come
into contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices can
damage the tool and the workpiece.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify tools or create

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Global Power Brands International Pty. Ltd.
PO Box 413 Mooroolbark VIC 3138
ABN. 39 131 999 914
Ph. 1800 909 909
[email protected]