Stanley STCT1820 Manual page 7

The charging indicator (7) will flash green (slowly).
The charge is complete when the charging indica-
tor (7) lights green continuously. The charger and
the battery can be left connected indefinitely with
the LED illuminated. The LED will change to flash-
ing green (charging) state as the charger occa-
sionally tops up the battery charge. The charging
indicator (7) will be lit as long as the battery is
connected to the plugged in charger.
Charge discharged batteries within 1 week.
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Battery life will be greatly diminished if stored in
a discharged state.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connect-
ed with the LED glowing indefinitely. The charger
will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.
Charger diagnostics
If the charger detects a weak or damaged battery,
the charging indicator (7) will flash red at a fast
rate. Proceed as follows:
Reinsert the battery (4).u If the charging
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indicators continues flashing red at a fast rate,
use a different battery to determine if the
charging process works properly.
If the replaced battery charges correctly, the
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original battery is defective and should be
returned to a service centre for recycling.
If the new battery gives the same indication as
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the original battery, take the charger to be
tested at an authorised services centre.
Note: It may take as long as 60 minutes to deter-
mine that the battery is defective. If the battery is
too hot or too cold, the LED will alternately blink
red, fast and slow, one flash at each speed and
repeat.
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
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speed on/off switch (1).
To switch the tool off, release the variable
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speed on/off switch (1).
Sawing
Always hold the tool with both hands.
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Let the blade run freely for a few seconds
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before starting the cut.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while
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performing the cut.
If possible, work with the shoe (3) pressed
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against the 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
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nails and metal objects.
Holding the tool with both hands, work with the
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shoe (3) 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
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the teeth of the blade facing up.
Adjust the angle of the handle on the tool so
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you are as 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
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a 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
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scrap wood to the back surface of the
workpiece and cut through this sandwich.
Spread a film of oil along the intended line of
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cut.
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
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position that the blade forms an appropriate
angle for the pocket cut.
Switch on the tool and slowly feed the blade
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into the 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.
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