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BEFORE USING THE SAW
Ensure the battery is removed from the saw before
changing blades, making adjustments or inspection.
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Check that the voltage marked on the charger is sui-
table for use with your mains supply.
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The output voltage on the charger is suitable to use
with the saw battery.
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The battery voltage is suitable for the saw.
The battery supplied with the saw is not fully char-
ged.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
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Place the battery charger (13) on a level surface,
check it is connected correctly and the air vents on
the charger are not blocked, and then put the battery
into the charger.
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Make sure the terminals on the battery tongue line up
with the + and – terminals on the charger. The red
light (14) on the charger indicates the battery is being
fast charged.
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When charging is finished the red light will go out and
the green light (15) will light, indicating that the bat-
tery is ready for use
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The first charge will take 1-2 hours; the battery will
reach maximum performance after it has been char-
ged 4-5 times.
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Only use the charger between +10 degrees and +40
degrees in dry conditions.
DISCHARGING THE BATTERY
Discharging the battery is as important as charging it.
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Use the saw until it becomes less powerful and does
not reach maximum speed, the battery is now ready
to be recharged. Do not discharge the battery com-
pletely – if this happens you will damage the battery
and it will not be able to be recharged.
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If the saw is not going to be used for a long period,
recharge the battery from time to time to prevent it
running down. Store the battery separately in the
plastic case.
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Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries
other then the one provided with saw.
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Never open or incinerate a battery this can be
dangerous and will cause risk of explosion,
pollution or other health hazards.
INSERT/REMOVE BATTERY
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Make sure your finger is off the trigger and safety
switch so that the saw does not start unexpectedly.
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Place the battery in the end of the handgrip, it can only
go in one way and will click when in place.
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To remove battery, push the tabs (1) in on either side
of the battery with finger and thumb and pull out of
handgrip.
CHANGING/FITTING SAW BLADES
Refer to trim saw illustration page 2.
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Depress the blade lock lever (9) and keep it pressed,
then use the 4mm Allen key provided to turn the
blade-retaining bolt anticlockwise.
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Remove the bolt, washer and blade if fitted. Make
sure the flange (inner blade washer) is present on the
shaft and is the right way up.
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Open the blade guard with lever (2) and replace or fit
the saw blade with the teeth facing the same way as
the riving knife - the teeth face towards the front of
saw.
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Fit the washer and bolt (clockwise) hand tight.
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Depress the blade lock button (9) and keeping it
pressed, tighten the bolt securely with the Allen key.
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Release the spindle lock button and stow the Allen
key in the holder.
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Check that the blade guard is free to revolve and that
the blade does not touch any part of the casing or
guard.
REPLACEMENT BLADES
Replacement blades are available from your dealer, DIY
outlets, tool stores and hardware shops; take your old
blade with you to make sure the new one is compatible.
The critical dimensions of the blade are:
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Maximum blade diameter 139mm.
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Arbour or shaft size is 10mm diameter.
After fitting a new blade it may be necessary to adjust the
riving knife.
ADJUSTING THE RIVING KNIFE
Refer to trim saw illustration page 2.
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Using the Allen key, which you will find in a holder at
the front of the motor housing, loosen the riving knife
retaining bolt.
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Rotate Blade guard with lever (2) and keep open
while adjusting the riving knife.
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Maximum gap between teeth and knife 5mm. Maxi-
mum projection below blade 5mm.
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Tighten the bolt securely.
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Check that the riving knife is in the correct position
and is in line with the blade.
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Release the blade guard.
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Stow the Allen key in the holder.
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