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-Better Tools for Better Life-
Personal safety
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CUTTING TOUGH OR ABRASIVE MATERIALS
Learn to use the tool by cutting wood before attempting to cut anything tougher. When cutting tougher material,
such as metals, more force is required to hold the work piece and clamping may be required.
Never cut materials that produce toxic dust or fumes such as PTFE or asbestos.
Sheet metal:
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Ceramic tiles, slates etc:
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Plasterboard:
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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 influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating p-
ower tools may result in serious personal injury.
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.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or batt�ery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating p-
art of the power tool may result in personal injury .
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unex�
pected situations.
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.
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.
Always set the depth adjustment to at least 1 mm deeper than the material thickness to avoid the blade riding up over
the surface. Scrap material is required underneath the work surface.
Remove burrs and rust as these impede the feed across the material.
Thick beeswax (furniture polish) applied to the base plate of the tool makes metal cutting easier.
Only suitable for cutting brass, copper, lead, aluminium or galvanised mild steel.
Every 2 minutes of metal cutting should be followed by a rest of at least 3 minutes.
Only use a blade specifically designed for this purpose.
Always use with a suitable vacuum cleaner or dust extractor connected as the dust can be hazardous to the opera�tor
and prevent the guard operating correctly.
The plunge saw is only recommended for making occasional cut outs in plasterboard and always us it with a suitab�le
vacuum cleaner or dust extractor connected. The dust can prevent the guard operating correctly.
Conventional tools such as keyhole saws or knives generally give excellent results, though the plunge saw can be u-
sed if a particularly neat, dust free cut is required or if there is a danger of cutting pipes or cables.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Regular cleaning is required for the safe operation of the tool, as an excessive build up of dust will prevent the tool from
operating correctly.
Blades
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Always use a sharp blade.
If the tool does not cut as well as expected or if it overheats (temperature cut out may trip) the most common cause is
a blunt blade.
It is difficult to see or feel if the blade is blunt. When in doubt use a new blade.
Blades are consumable items.
Beware when changing blades as they can become hot during use. Allow the blade some time to cool before replacing it.
