Maintenance; Sawing Wood; Flush Cutting - Stanley FMC670 Original Instruction

Switching on and off
The variable speed on/off switch offers a choice of speeds for
greatly improved cutting rates in various materials.
To switch the tool on, squeeze the variable speed on/off
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switch (1).
To switch the tool off, release the variable speed on/off
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switch (1).
Sawing
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 (3) 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
damaged.
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 (3)
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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.
Adjust the angle of the handle on the tool so you are as
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close to the work 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
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fine-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)
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 (3) 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 (3) 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 (3) 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 Fat Max 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 30 cm 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
operation some longer blades may vibrate or shake if the saw
is not kept in contact with the workpiece.

Maintenance

Your Stanley Fat Max 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.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on the tool,
remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger before
cleaning it.
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