KRESS KUE01 Installation manual

KUE01 KUE01.9 Lithium-Ion brushless reciprocating saw
Lithium-Ion Brushless Reciprocating Saw
KUE01 KUE01.9
SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

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PRODUCT SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire 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
flammable 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. Unmodified 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
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) If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
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 influence 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 finger on the
switch or 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 and clothing
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.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from
frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
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 remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety 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
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e) Maintain power tools and accessories.
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) Keep handles and grasping surfaces
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not
allow for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and
do not charge the battery pack or tool
outside the temperature range specified
in the instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside the specified range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be performed
by the manufacturer or authorized service
providers.
RECIPROCATING SAW
SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Hold reciprocating saw by insulated
gripping surfaces, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
2. Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body leaves it unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
3. Recommendation that the tool always
be supplied via a residual current device
having a rated residual current of 30 mA
or less.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or
battery pack.
b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do
not store battery packs haphazardly in
a box or drawer where they may short-
circuit each other or be short-circuited by
conductive materials. When battery pack is
not in use, keep it away from other metal objects,
like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
c) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire.
Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical
shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not
allow the liquid to come into contact
with the skin or eyes. If contact has
been made, wash the affected area with
copious amounts of water and seek
medical advice.
f) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
g) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a
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h) Battery pack needs to be charged before
use. Always refer to this instruction and
use the correct charging procedure.
i) Do not maintain battery pack on charge
when not in use.
j) After extended periods of storage, it may
be necessary to charge and discharge
the battery pack several times to obtain
maximum performance.
k) Recharge only with the charger specified
by Kress. Do not use any charger other
than that specifically provided for use with
the equipment.
l) Do not use any battery pack which is not
designed for use with the equipment.
m) Keep battery pack out of the reach of
children.
n) Retain the original product literature for
future reference.
o) Remove the battery from the equipment
when not in use.
p) Dispose of properly.
q) Do not mix cells of different manufacture,
capacity, size or type within a device.
r) Keep the battery away from microwaves
and high pressure.
SYMBOL
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read instruction manual
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
Wear dust mask
Do not burn
Batteries may enter water cycle if
disposed improperly, which can be
hazardous for ecosystem. Do not
dispose of waste batteries as unsorted
municipal waste.
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
Li-Ion battery. This product has been
marked with a symbol relating to
‘separate collection’ for all battery
packs and battery pack. It will then
be recycled or dismantled in order to
reduce the impact on the environment.
Battery packs can be hazardous for the
environment and for human health since
they contain hazardous substances.
Wear protective gloves.
Wood
Metal
Plastic
Saw with moderate pressure in order
to achieve optimal and precise cutting
results
The box is recyclable at the kerbside.
RCM marking
ABN: Australian Business Number. By this number,
business information such as entity type, status,
business location etc. can be found at website http://
abr.business.gov.au. ABN of Positec Australia Pty
Limited is 14 101 682 357

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1
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0 3000/min
1
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Pendulum off Pendulum on
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CB2
D2D1
D3 E
F
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1
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0 3000/min
1
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Pendulum off Pendulum on
G
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CB2
D2D1
D3 E
F
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1
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0 3000/min
1
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Pendulum off Pendulum on
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CB2
D2D1
D3 E
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COMPONENT LIST
1. BLADE
2. PIVOTING BLADE FOOT
3. TOOL-LESS BLADE CLAMP SLOT
4. LED LIGHT
5. PENDULUM SELECTOR KNOB
6. LOCK-OFF BUTTON
7. ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH
8. BATTERY PACK *
9. BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON *
10. TOOL-LESS BLADE CLAMP LEVER
11. FOOTPLATE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
BUTTON
* Not all the accessories illustrated or
described are included in standard delivery.
TECHNICAL DATA
Type KUE01 KUE01.9 (E01-designation of
machinery, representative of Reciprocating Saw)
KUE01 KUE01.9
Voltage 20V Max**
No load speed 0-1400/min
Load speed 0-3000/min
Stroke length 29mm
Cutting
capacity
Wood 300mm
Steel 12mm
Machine Weight 3.15kg 2.5kg
**Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery
voltage reaches maximum of 20 volts. Nominal voltage
is 18 volts.
ACCESSORIES
KUE01 KUE01.9
Battery pack 2 (KAB21) /
Charger 1 (KAC21) /
Wood cutting saw blade 1 1
Metal saw blade 1 1
Bit clip 1 1
We recommend that you purchase your accessories
from the same store that sold you the tool. Refer to the
accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel
can assist you and offer advice.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the
instruction book carefully.
Intended Use
The machine is intended for sawing wood, plastic,
metal and building materials while resting rmly on the
workpiece. It is suitable for straight and curved cuts.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
ACTION FIGURE
Tool-Less Blade Fitting See Fig. A
On/Off Operation
NOTE: LED light will illuminate the
working zone automatically when the
product is switched on.
NOTE: Your saw is equipped with
a lock-off button. Press the lock-off
button to lock the trigger switch.
Always lock the trigger switch when
carrying or storing the machine.
See Fig. B1
Variable Speed Control See Fig. B2
HAND GRIP AREAS See Fig. C
FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Adjust the position of footplate
according to the blade length and
workpiece thickness; always ensure
that the blade extends beyond the
workpiece throughout the stroke.
See Fig. D1,
D2, D3
PENDULUM SELECTOR KNOB
Adjust the pendulum speed according
to the workpiece material and thickness.
OFF position: Fine cuts in thin
workpieces; cutting surface quality
is more preferred than speed; cutting
metal.
ON position: Fast cuts in soft materials
(e.g. softwood); cutting in the direction
of the wood grain.
See Fig. E
Flush Cutting See Fig. F, G
Wood Cutting See Fig. H
Metal Cutting See Fig. I
Plastic / Aluminum Cutting See Fig. J
Pocket Cutting (Soft Materials Only) See Fig. K

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WORK HINTS FOR YOUR
RECIPROCATING SAW
If your power tool becomes too hot, set the speed to
maximum and run a no load for 2-3 minutes to cool the
motor.
Always ensure the work-piece is rmly held or clamped
to prevent movement.
The blade guard must be held rmly against the
material being cut to reduce saw vibration, blade
jumping and blade breakage.
MAINTENANCE
Remove the battery pack from the tool before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
Your tool requires no additional lubrication or
maintenance.
There are no user serviceable parts in your power
tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean
your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always
store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the motor
ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free
of dust. Occasionally you may see sparks through the
ventilation slots. This is normal and will not damage
your power tool.
FOR BATTERY TOOLS
The ambient temperature range for the use and storage
of tool and battery is 0℃-45℃.
The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is 0℃-40℃.
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