Trotec PRCS 10-20V User manual

TRT-BA-PRCS10-20V-TC2019-44-001-EN
PRCS 10-20V
EN
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
CORDLESS SABRE SAW

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the instructions ..........................................2
Safety .....................................................................................3
Information about the device................................................7
Transport and storage...........................................................9
Start-up..................................................................................9
Operation .............................................................................13
Available accessories..........................................................15
Errors and faults..................................................................15
Maintenance ........................................................................16
Technical annex...................................................................17
Disposal ...............................................................................19
Declaration of conformity ...................................................19
Notes regarding the instructions
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning of hot surface
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to hot surface.
Warning of sharp object
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to pointed objects.
Warning of hand injuries
This symbol indicates dangers to the health of persons
due to hand injuries.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information
(e.g. material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
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out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
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instructions must be observed.
Wear hearing protection
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should wear hearing protection.
Wear safety glasses
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should wear eye protection.
Wear a protective mask
Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear a protective mask.
Wear protective clothing
Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear protective clothing.
Wear protective gloves
Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear protective gloves.
You can download the current version of the instructions and
the EUdeclaration of conformity via the following link:
PRCS 10-20V
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=43690

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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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings– Work area
safety
•Keep work area clean and well lit.
Clutter or dark areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmosphere,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings– Electrical
safety
•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.
•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.
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
•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.
•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.
•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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings– Personal
safety
•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.
Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a 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 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.
•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.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situation.
•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.
•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.
•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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings– Power tool
use and care
•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.
•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.

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•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.
•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.
•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.
•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
•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.
•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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings– Battery tool
use and care
•Recharge only with 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.
•Use power tools only with specifically designed battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
•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 outsides the specified range may damage
the battery and increase the risk of fire.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings– Service
•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.
•Never service damaged battery pack.
Service of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
Safety warnings for reciprocating saws
•Hold the power tool by its insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
•Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the workpiece by your hand or against the body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Device-specific safety warnings for sabre saws
• Use appropriate detection equipment to track down
concealed supply lines or consult the local utility
companies. Contact with electrical lines may result in fire
and electric shock. Damaging a gas line may lead to an
explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property
damage and may cause an electric shock.
•Vibrations can be harmful to the human hand-arm
system. Keep the vibration exposure time to a minimum.
•Clean the shank of the saw blade before inserting it.
A dirty shank cannot be fastened securely.
•Check the saw blade for tight fit.
A loose saw blade could fall out and injure you.

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•Before switching on the power tool, ensure that the
insertion tool can move freely. If the device is switched
on with a jammed insertion tool, the resulting forces can
be extreme causing the device to kick out sideways.
•Do not work on moistened material or moist surfaces.
•Only hold the power tool against the workpiece when
the tool is switched on and running.
Otherwise there is a risk of kickbacks.
•Make sure that the guide shoe is positioned securely
on the contact face during sawing.
A jammed saw blade could break or cause a kickback.
•Keep your hands out of the sawing area.
Do not reach underneath the workpiece. Risk of injury
upon contact with the saw blade.
•Keep your hands away from lifting rod and quick-
release chuck.
Crushing hazard upon contact with these components.
•Ensure sufficient ventilation.
•Regularly check the quick-release chuck for wear or
damage.
•Only use intact, flawless saw blades. Bent and blunt
saw blades could break or cause a kickback.
•Do not attempt to slow down the saw blade movement
by pressing against the blade from the side once the
device is switched off. The saw blade could be damaged,
break or cause a kickback.
•Switch off the power tool when your operation is
completed, but do not remove the saw blade from the
kerf until it has come to a standstill.
This serves to avoid a kickback, then you can put the
power tool down safely.
•Immediately switch off the power tool if the insertion
tool gets jammed. The power tool can lash out to the side
owing to the forces that build up consequently.
•Wait until the power tool has come to a standstill,
before putting it down. The insertion tool could get
caught resulting in a loss of control of the power tool.
Intended use
Only use the device PRCS 10-20V for sawing plastic, wood, metal and building materials using the suitable saw blade.
The device may be used for:
• sawing work,
• straight and curved cuts,
• flush cutting of protruding workpieces
whilst adhering to the technical data (see instructions).
We recommend using the power tool with original Trotec
accessories.
Foreseeable misuse
• The device is not intended for processing glass or stone.
Any other use than the one described in chapter "Intended use"
is regarded as reasonably foreseeable misuse.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the instructions, especially the
Safety chapter.
Personal protective equipment
Wear hearing protection.
Excessive noise can lead to hearing loss.
Wear eye protection.
With it you protect your eyes from splintering, falling
and flying pieces which could cause injuries.
Wear a protective mask.
It saves you from inhaling harmful dusts generated
when processing workpieces.
Wear protective gloves.
They protect your hands from burns, crushing injuries
and skin abrasions.
Wear tight-fitting protective clothing.
This protects you from the draw-in and entanglement
hazard posed by rotating parts.

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Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock from insufficient insulation.
Check the device for damages and proper functioning
before each use.
If you notice damages, no longer use the device.
Do not use the device when the device or your hands
are damp or wet!
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket and the battery from the device!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
Warning of explosive substances
Do not expose the battery to temperatures above
45°C! Do not let the battery come into contact with
water or fire! Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. There
is a risk of explosion!
Warning of hot surface
The insertion tool might still be hot after the
application. Burn hazard when touching the insertion
tool.
Do not touch the insertion tool bare-handed!
Wear protective gloves!
Warning of hand injuries
Crushing hazard near saw blade and guide shoe
if handled without due care.
Wear protective gloves!
Warning of sharp object
Parts of the saw blade are sharp. Risk of injuries
if handled without due care.
Wear protective gloves!
Warning
Toxic dusts!
The harmful / toxic dusts produced during operation
pose of risk to the health of the operator and persons
in the vicinity.
Wear eye protection and a dust mask!
Warning
Do not process materials containing asbestos.
Asbestos is considered carcinogenic.
Warning
Make sure not to hit power, gas or water lines when
working with a power tool.
If necessary, use a pipe detector to check the wall you
want to drill in or slit open.
Warning
Risk of injuries caused by flying parts or bursting tool
heads.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Caution
Vibration emissions can cause a health hazard if the
device is used for an extended period of time or if it is
not properly handled and maintained.
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.

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Information about the device
Device description
The device PRCS 10-20V can be used for sawing work, straight
and curved cuts as well as flush cutting of wood, plastic, metal
and building materials.
The device is equipped with a quick-release mechanism
compatible with S-shank and ½"universal shank saw blades
for wood and metal as well as with flexible bi-metal saw blades
for flush cutting. The saw blades can be exchanged without
tools.
The device is equipped with a start lock preventing unintentional
switch-on of the device.
During operation the stroke rate can be steplessly adjusted
between0 and 3,000spm.
The guide shoe can be tilted by 30° and its length can be
adjusted without tools.
The battery comes with its own battery level indication. As a
result you can check the current charging status without having
to connect it to the device.
Device depiction
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No. Designation
1Venting slots
2On/off switch
3Start lock
4Device handle
5Battery holder
6Guide shoe locking lever
7Saw blade HCS wood
8Battery
93-stage battery level indication
10 Release button
11 Red battery LED (battery charging)
12 Green battery LED (quick charger ready for operation)
13 Quick charger
14 Guide shoe
15 Quick-release chuck
16 Pendulum action selector switch
Scope of delivery
• 1x Device PRCS 10-20V
• 1 x Saw blade HCS wood (6TPI)
• 1 x Rechargeable battery
• 1 x Quick charger
• 1 x Transport case
• 1x Manual

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Technical data
Parameter Value
Model PRCS10-20V
Nominal voltage 20 V
Stroke rate at no load 0 to 3,000spm
Stroke 20mm
Max. cutting depth
Wood
Metal
Aluminium
100mm
8mm
10mm
Protection class III /
III
Weight 2.4 kg
Battery Multiflex20 – 2.0 DC
Type Li-ion
Nominal voltage 20V
Capacity 2.0Ah
Quick charger Multiflex20 – 2.0 AC
Input
Nominal voltage 230–240V/ 50Hz
Power input 65 W
Output
Nominal voltage 21.5V
Charging current 2.4 A
Fusing 3.15A (slow-blowing)
Charging time 1 h
Cable length 1.5 m
Protection class II /
Vibration information according to EN62841-2-11
Total vibration emission value:
Sawing boards ah,B
Uncertainty K
15.55 m/s²
1.5 m/s²
Sawing wooden beams ah,WB
Uncertainty K
14.53 m/s²
1.5 m/s²
Sound values according to EN62841-2-11
Sound pressure level LPA 83.28 dB(A)
Sound power LWA 94.28 dB(A)
Uncertainty K 5 dB
Wear hearing protection.
Excessive noise can lead to hearing loss.
Information on noise and vibration:
• The specified total vibration and noise emission values
were measured by means of a test procedure standardized
in EN62841 and can be consulted for the comparison of
one power tool with another.
• The specified total vibration and noise emission values
can also be used for preliminary load assessment.
Caution
Vibration emissions can cause a health hazard if the
device is used for an extended period of time or if it is
not properly handled and maintained.
• The actual vibration and noise emission may differ from
the stated values during operation of the power tool. This
depends on how the power tool is used and especially on
the type of workpiece being processed. Try to keep the
vibration load to a minimum. Exemplary measures for
reducing the vibration load include wearing gloves during
operation of the tool and the limitation of working hours.
All parts of an operating cycle must be considered for this
(e.g. times at which the power tool is switched off and
times when it is switched on but runs without load).

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Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
For transporting the device, use the transport case included in
the scope of delivery in order to protect the device from external
influences.
Before transporting the device, observe the following:
• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable of
the charger out of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down.
• Remove the battery from the device.
• Remove the tool from the tool holder.
The supplied Li-ion batteries are subjects to the requirements of
dangerous goods legislation.
Observe the following when transporting or shipping Li-ion
batteries:
• The user may transport the batteries by road without any
additional requirements.
• If transport is carried out by third parties (e.g. air transport
or forwarding company), special requirements as to
packaging and labelling must be observed. This includes
consulting a dangerous goods specialist when preparing
the package.
– Only ship batteries if their housing is undamaged.
– Mask open terminals with tape and pack the battery in
a way that it cannot move inside the packaging.
– Please also observe any other national regulations.
Storage
Before storing the device, observe the following:
• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable of
the charger out of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down.
• Remove the battery from the device.
• Remove the tool from the tool holder.
• Clean the device as described in the Maintenance chapter.
• For storing the device, use the transport case included in
the scope of delivery in order to protect the device from
external influences.
• Do not store Li-ion batteries which are completely
discharged. Storing discharged batteries can lead to a
deep discharge and thus damage the battery.
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• ambient temperature below 45°C
• protected from dust and direct sunlight inside the transport
case
Start-up
Unpacking the device
• Take the transport case out of the packaging.
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock from insufficient insulation.
Check the device for damages and proper functioning
before each use.
If you notice damages, no longer use the device.
Do not use the device when the device or your hands
are damp or wet!
• Check the contents of the transport case for completeness
and look for damages.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
• Dispose of the packaging material according to the
national regulations.

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Charging the battery
Note
The battery can be damaged in case of improper
charging.
Remove the charger's mains plug before inserting or
removing the battery.
Never charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10°C or above 40°C.
The battery is partially charged upon delivery to avoid damage
to the battery caused by a deep discharge.
Prior to initial start-up and when the battery is low (only the red
LED in the battery level indication(9) is illuminated), the battery
should be charged. To do so, please proceed as follows:
1. Slide the battery(8) onto the quick charger(13) upside
down until it locks in place.
1 h
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2. Insert the mains plug of the quick charger(13) into a
properly fused mains socket.
ðThe red battery LED(11) lights up.
ðCharging requires approx. one hour.
3. Wait until the red battery LED(11) goes off and the green
battery LED(12) lights up.
ðThe battery(8) is fully charged.
4. Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable of
the quick charger(13) out of the mains socket.
ðThe battery(8) and the quick charger(13) may have
become warm during charging.
Allow the battery(8) to cool down to room temperature.
5. Take the battery(8) out of the quick charger(13) by
pressing and holding the release button(10) and pulling
the battery(8) off the quick charger(13).
Inserting the battery
1. Slide the battery(8) onto the device until it locks in place.
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Removing the battery
1. Detach the battery(8) from the device by pressing and
holding the unlocking button(10, I.) and pulling the battery
off the device(II.).
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2. If required, charge the battery(8) as described in the
section Charging the battery.

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Checking the battery status
The battery comes with an integrated battery level indication.
The battery status is displayed as follows by the three LEDs of
the battery level indication(9):
LED colour Meaning
Green – Orange – Red maximum charge/ power
Orange – Red medium charge/ power
Red weak charge – Recharge the
battery.
1. Press on the battery icon(17) on the battery(8).
ðYou can read the battery status from the battery level
indication(9).
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Changing the saw blade
Warning of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket and the battery from the device!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.
Warning of hot surface
The insertion tool might still be hot after the
application. Burn hazard when touching the insertion
tool.
Do not touch the insertion tool bare-handed!
Wear protective gloves!
Wear protective gloves
Wear appropriate protective gloves when inserting or
exchanging tools.
Note
Before changing the saw blade, remove any material
residues from the quick-release chuck.
As standard, the device is supplied with one saw blade for
cutting in wood.
All saw blades having an S-shank or a ½''universal shank can
be used for this device. The saw blade should not be longer
than required for the cut. A narrow saw blade should be used
when sawing tight curves.
Please proceed as follows to remove or insert a saw blade:
1. Turn the quick-release chuck(15) to the side and hold it in
this position.
If required, you can remove the guide shoe to reach the
quick-release chuck more easily (see Adjusting the guide
shoe).
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2. If a saw blade is inserted, remove the saw blade from the
quick-release chuck.
3. Insert the saw blade into the quick-release chuck. Make
sure that the teeth of the saw blade point downwards.
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4. Push the saw blade into the quick-release chuck up to the
stop. Use a suitable saw blade with S-shank or
½''universal shank.
5. Let go of the quick-release chuck. The quick-release
chuck must return to its initial position.
6. Check whether the saw blade is properly locked in place.
Adjusting the guide shoe
You can adjust the length of the guide shoe to specify the
plunging depth. Please note that the shoe guide can only be
securely locked up to a certain point. When using a saw blade
that is larger than the recess in the guide shoe, or in order to
facilitate the tool change, the guide shoe can be removed.
1. Release the locking lever(6).
2. Adjust the guide shoe(14) to the desired length. Should
the guide shoe slide out of the guide rail accidentally, it
can simply be reinserted.
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3. Set the locking lever(6) back to its initial position.
4. Check the guide shoe(14) for tight fit.
Info
When the power tool is positioned, the head of the
guide shoe adapts to the surface of the workpiece
(inclination of up to 30°). After completing the
operation, the head of the guide shoe can be brought
back to its initial position.

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Adjusting the pendulum action
Additionally, you can activate the pendulum movement of the
saw blade. Level1 (pendulum movement on) allows for a faster
work progress and level0 (pendulum movement off) enables
fine and clean cutting edges.
The ideal pendulum level for the respective application can be
determined by way of field-testing. Please observe the following
instructions:
• Deactivate pendulum action to achieve fine and clean
cutting edges.
• Switch off the pendulum action when processing thin
materials.
• Work with the pendulum action deactivated when
processing hard materials.
• For soft materials or when sawing wood with the grain you
can work with the pendulum action activated.
1. In order to activate pendulum action, set the pendulum
action selector switch(16) to level1. The pendulum action
can also be adjusted during operation.
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Operation
Tips and notes on handling the sabre saw
General information:
• Keep the venting slots clear to prevent the motor from
overheating.
• Check the tool in the tool holder for proper fit before every
application. The tool must be firmly locked in place in the
designated holding fixtures in the tool holder.
• Before every application, make sure that you have selected
the correct tool for the intended use.
Sawing:
• Before sawing wood, chipboards, building materials etc.,
check the above for foreign objects, e.g. nails, screws or
similar. If required, remove the foreign objects or use a
suitable saw blade.
• Only use intact, flawless saw blades. Bent, blunt or
otherwise damaged saw blades could break.
• When sawing lightweight construction materials, make
sure to observe the legal regulations and
recommendations of the material manufacturers.
• Use a narrow saw blade when sawing tight curves.
• If the saw blade gets jammed in the workpiece, switch off
the power tool immediately. The sawing gap should be
slightly widened with a suitable tool so that you can pull
out the power tool.
• Switch on the power tool and guide it towards the
workpiece to be processed. Place the guide shoe on the
surface of the workpiece. Process the workpiece with an
even forward motion and contact pressure. After
completing the sawing operation, switch off the power
tool.
• The saw blade should not be longer than required for the
intended cut.

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Plunge-cutting:
• Only soft materials such as plasterboard or the like may be
processed using the plunge-cutting method. Do not
process any metals using the plunge-cutting method.
• Use short saw blades for plunge-cutting.
• First place the edge of the guide shoe(14) on the
workpiece before switching the power tool on, see
Schematic representation plunge-cutting. Note that the
saw blade must not be in contact with the workpiece.
• Select the maximum stroke rate and allow the saw blade
to slowly plunge into the workpiece. To do so, bring the
saw blade closer to the workpiece while maintaining
contact between the edge of the guide shoe(14) and the
workpiece.
• As soon as the guide shoe(14) rests on the workpiece, you
can continue working along the cutting line.
Schematic representation plunge-cutting:
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Flush cutting:
• Using elastic bi-metal saw blades you can saw off
protruding objects such as water pipes or the like directly
at the wall.
• Make sure that the saw blade extends beyond the
diameter or thickness of the object, otherwise there is a
risk of kickbacks.
• Apply lateral pressure on the power tool until the bi-metal
saw blade and the side of the guide shoe are positioned
against the wall, see Schematic representation flush
cutting.
• Saw through the object applying constant lateral pressure.
Schematic representation flush cutting:

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Switching the device on and off
Wear your personal protective equipment when working with
the device.
1. Check whether the fixed saw blade is suitable for the
intended application.
2. Check whether the workpiece is secured and the worktop
prepared correspondingly.
3. Hold onto the power tool with both hands.
4. Guide the saw towards the workpiece.
5. Position the guide shoe(14) on the workpiece.
6. Press the on/off switch(2) and hold it during operation.
You can control the stroke rate by pressing the on/off
switch(2): press lightly to select a low stroke rate; press
firmly to select a high stroke rate.
3
2
7. After completing the sawing operation, let go of the on/off
switch(2) to stop the device.
2
Shutdown
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
• Switch the device off.
• If required, allow the device to cool down.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable of
the charger out of the mains socket.
• Remove the battery from the device (see Start-up chapter).
• Remove the tool from the tool holder (see Start-up
chapter).
• Clean the device according to the Maintenance chapter.
• Store the device according to the Storage chapter.
Available accessories
Warning
Only use accessories and additional equipment
specified in the instructions.
Using insertion tools or accessories other than those
specified in the instructions may cause a risk of injury.
Accessories Article number
Spare battery Multiflex20– 2.0DC 6.200.000.303
Demolition set for wood/ metal,
5-piece
6.215.001.201
Carbon steel set, 10-piece 6.215.001.205
Sabre saw blade set set, 12-piece 6.215.001.210
Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
Troubleshooting tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by an authorized specialist electrical
company or by Trotec.
Slight smoke or odour are emitted during first use:
• This is not a fault. These phenomena disappear after a
brief runtime.
The battery does not charge:
• Check whether the battery is correctly connected to the
quick charger.
Slide the battery into the quick charger in a way that the
battery terminals engage in the quick charger. The battery
must lock in place in the quick charger.
• Check the power connection.
• Check the power cable and mains plug for damages.
• Check the fuse (home).

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• Check the quick charger for damages. Should the quick
charger be damaged, stop using it. Contact the Trotec
customer service.
• Check the battery terminals for dirt. Remove any dirt.
• The battery might be defective and have to be replaced.
Only use batteries of the same type.
The device does not start:
• The battery power might be too low. Recharge the battery.
• Check whether the battery is correctly connected to the
device.
Slide the battery onto the device in a way that the battery
terminals engage. The battery must lock in place in the
device.
• Check the battery terminals for dirt. Remove any dirt.
Info
Wait for at least 10 minutes before switching the
device back on.
The saw blade is loose:
• Make sure that the saw blade is firmly locked in place in
the designated recesses of the quick-release chuck.
• Make sure that the quick-release chuck is locked.
The saw blade experiences difficulties penetrating the
material to be processed or the sawing performance is
insufficient:
• Check the stroke rate; it must be suitable for both the saw
blade and the material.
• If the saw blade is worn, replace it with a new one.
• Check whether the chosen saw blade is suitable for the
material to be processed.
The device becomes hot:
• Make sure not to exert too much pressure on the device
during sawing.
• Select a lower stroke rate by applying less pressure on the
on/off switch.
• Check whether the chosen saw blade is suitable for the
task to be carried out.
• Keep the venting slots clear to prevent the motor from
overheating.
Note
Wait for at least 3 minutes after maintenance and
repair work. Only then switch the device back on.
Your device still does not operate correctly after these
checks?
Please contact the customer service. If necessary, bring the
device to an authorized specialist electrical company or to
Trotec for repair.
Maintenance
Activities required before starting maintenance
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug or the battery with wet or
damp hands.
• Switch off the device.
• Allow the device to cool down completely.
• Remove the battery from the device.
Warning of electrical voltage
Maintenance tasks which require the housing to be
opened must only be carried out by authorised
specialist companies or by Trotec.
Notes on maintenance
Inside the device, there are no parts that need to be maintained
or lubricated by the user.
Cleaning
The device should be cleaned before and after each use.
Note
The device does not have to be lubricated after
cleaning.
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
• Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth.
Make sure that no moisture enters the housing. Protect
electrical components from moisture. Do not use any
aggressive cleaning agents such as cleaning sprays,
solvents, alcohol-based or abrasive cleaners to dampen
the cloth.
• Dry the device with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Dry the saw blades with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Keep the connecting terminals on the device and charger
clean.
• Remove any dust deposits and, if applicable, wood chips
or material residues from the quick-release chuck.
• Keep the ventilation openings free from dust deposits to
prevent overheating of the motor.

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Technical annex Circuit diagram
Overview of spare parts
Note: The position numbers of the spare parts differ from those
describing the positions of the components mentioned in these
instructions.

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Spare parts list
NO. SPARE PART NO. SPARE PART
1 Saw blade 34 Big gear
2 Protective floor 35 Reciprocating rod positioning seat
3 Protective orbit 36 Pan head screw with cross groove M4 x 6
4 Flat head semi-hollow rivet Ø6 x 8mm 37 Cover plate
5 Circlip for shaft Ø16mm 38 Straight pin
6 Clamping sleeve 39 Gear shaft sleeve
7 Tool bar fixing sleeve 40 Cover plate
8 Tool rod pin 41 Hexagonal nut M4
9 Steel ball Ø5mm 42 Pan head screw with cross groove M4 x 12
10 Tool rod torsion spring 43 Reset the shell
11 Clamping sleeve 44 Axle sleeve
12 Cutter bar 45 Alignment pin
13 Block felt 46 Reciprocating bar ram
14 Sleeve 47 Deep groove ball bearing
15 Impact cutter bar 48 The motor gear
16 Track lock knob 49 Circlip for shaft Ø12mm
17 Track lock knob insert 50 Circlip for hole
18 Hexagon socket cap screw M4 x 6 51 Pan head screw with cross groove M4 x 8
19 Washer 52 Spring washers Ø4
20 Gear box body 53 Bracket for motor
21 Rail clips 54 Motor
22 Track clamp reset spring 55 Switch
23 Track platen positioning screw 56 Safety switch
24 Knife lifting knob 57 Switch safety spring
25 Knife lifting knob spring 58 Housing
26 Circlip for shaft Ø8mm 59 Self-locking push rod
27 Knife lifting knob insert 60 Inductance
28 Oilite bushing Ø12 x Ø8 x 10mm 61 Dual battery pack components
29 The big gear shaft 62 Charger
30 Circlip for shaft Ø8mm 63 Cross groove pan head self tapping screw
ST4.2 x 13
31 Deep groove ball bearing 64 Fuselage insert bracket
32 Circlip for hole 65 Positive pole of motor conductor
33 Washer

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Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website www.trotec24.com.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
Li-Ion
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be
treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6September 2006
on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and
accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.
Declaration of conformity
The text below sets out the contents of the declaration of
conformity. The signed declaration of conformity can be found
at https://hub.trotec.com/?id=43690.
Declaration of conformity
in accordance with the ECMachinery Directive 2006/42/EC,
AnnexII, Part1, SectionA
Herewith, we– TrotecGmbH– declare that the machinery
designated below was developed, constructed and produced in
compliance with the requirements of the ECMachinery
Directive in the version 2006/42/EC.
Product model/ Product: PRCS 10-20V
Product type: cordless sabre saw
Year of manufacture as of: 2019
Relevant EU directives:
• 2014/30/EU: 29March 2014
Applied harmonised standards:
• EN 55014-1:2006/A1:2009
• EN 55014-1:2006/A2:2011
• EN 62841-1:2015
• EN62841-2-11:2016
Applied national standards and technical specifications:
• AfPS GS 2014:01 PAK
• EN 55014-1:2017
• EN 55014-2:2015
• IEC 62841-1:2014
• IEC 62841-2-11:2015
Manufacturer and name of the authorised representative of
the technical documentation:
Trotec GmbH
Grebbener Straße 7, D-52525 Heinsberg
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Place and date of issue:
Heinsberg, 09.08.2019
Detlef von der Lieck, Managing Director

Trotec GmbH
Grebbener Str. 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
[phone]
[phone]
[email protected]
www.trotec.com