Global Machinery Company DC18V - Manual (Page 13)

13
Plunge cutting
1. Mark the line of the cut.
2. Choose a point inside the
area to be cut out and place
the tip of the blade over that
point.
3. Rest the front edge of the
shoe on the work piece
and hold the saw firmly in
position.
4. Press the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger to start
the cutting action.
WARNING. Make sure that the blade does not touch the
work piece until the blade has reached maximum speed
since this could cause loss of control and serious injury.
Metal cutting
Metals such as sheet steel,
pipe, steel rods, aluminium,
brass and copper can be cut
with your saw. Be careful not to
bend or twist the blade and do
not force the cutting action.
We recommend that you use
cutting oil to lubricate the cut
when sawing soft metals and
steel. It keeps the blade cooler
and prolongs blade life.
CAUTION. Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the
clamping point to minimise vibration. When cutting conduit
pipe or angle iron, clamp the work in a vice if possible and
cut close to the vice. To cut thin sheet metal, sandwich
the sheet between hardboard or plywood and clamp the
layers to prevent vibration and the tearing of the metal.
Cleaning
1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all
times.
2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done
with a rag.
3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic
parts of the saw. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is
recommended. Water must never come into contact with
the saw.
General inspection
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight.
They may vibrate loose over time.
Repairs
Only an authorised service centre should replace the
cordset or carry out other repairs. If the cordset is damaged
or worn, have it repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.