Maintenance; Vertical Cutting; Sawing Wood; Flush Cutting - Stanley FatMax FME365 Original Instructions Manual

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Pendulum action selector (fig. E)
The FME365 has dual blade motion: straight reciprocating
motion or orbital motion.
Straight reciprocating motion is used for all metal cutting
operations and for wood cutting applications where finish is
more important than speed.
To set the saw for straight reciprocating motion, turn the
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selector to the position marked
Orbital motion is used for fast cutting of wood.
To set the saw for orbital action, turn the selector to the
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position marked .
Sawing (fig. A)
Always hold the tool with both hands.
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Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting
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the cut.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing
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the cut.
If possible, work with the shoe (1) pressed against the
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workpiece. This will improve tool control and reduce tool
vibration, as well as prevent the blade from being dam-
aged.
Hints for optimum use

Sawing wood

Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all nails and
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metal objects.
Holding the tool with both hands, work with the shoe (1)
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pressed against the workpiece.

Flush cutting

The compact design of the reciprocating saw motor housing
and pivoting shoe permit close cutting to floors, corners and
other difficult areas.
To maximize flush cutting capabilities:
Insert the blade shaft into the blade clamp with the teeth of
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the blade facing up.
Turn the saw upside down so you are as close to the work
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surface as possible.
Sawing metal
Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than
sawing wood.
Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal. Use a fine-
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tooth saw blade for ferrous metals and a coarser saw
blade for non-ferrous metals.
When cutting thin sheet metal, clamp a piece of scrap
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wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut through
this sandwich.
Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut.
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(Original instructions)
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Pocket cutting in wood
Measure and mark the required pocket cut.
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Fit a saw blade suitable for pocket cutting.
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Rest the shoe (1) on the workpiece in such a position that
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the blade forms an appropriate angle for the pocket cut.
Switch on the tool and slowly feed the blade into the
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workpiece. Make sure that the shoe (1) remains in contact
with the workpiece at all times.
Cutting branches
Branches up to 25 mm in diameter can be cut with this tool.
Warning! Do not use the tool while in a tree, on a ladder or
on any other unstable surface. Be aware of where the branch
will fall.
Cut downward and away from your body.
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Make the cut close to the main branch or tree body.
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Vertical cutting

The tool allows close cutting to corners and other difficult
areas.
Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder
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with the teeth of the blade facing upward.
Hold the tool with the shoe (1) facing downward so that
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you are as close to the work surface as possible.
Cut forward and away from your body.
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Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used.
Stanley FaxMax accessories are engineered to high quality
standards and designed to enhance the performance of your
tool. By using these accessories you will get the very best
from your tool.
Blades
The saw will accept a blade up to 305 mm long. Always use
the shortest blade suitable for your project but long enough to
keep the blade cutting through the material. Longer blades are
more likely to be bent or damaged during use. During opera-
tion some longer blades may vibrate or shake if the saw is not
kept in contact with the workpiece.

Maintenance

Your tool has been designed to operate over a long period of
time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
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Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
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charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
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not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.