Maintenance, Cleaning And Storing - Westfalia 1050 W RS 1050 Originalanleitung

Note: Immediately switch OFF the reciprocating saw,
- if smoke or sparks are observed coming from or around the collector resp. the
rotor,
- if smoke or a strong smell of burned insulating material is observed,
- if the saw blade comes loose, is crooked or damaged,
- if the motor runs irregularly or jams,
- if the saw blade jams. Slightly open the sawn split in the workpiece and extract
the saw blade. Do not try to finish the cutting process with a jammed saw
blade to avoid injury or damaging the reciprocating saw and the saw blade.

Maintenance, Cleaning and Storing

For best performance, always keep the saw blade and the reciprocating saw in
good order.
 Before carrying out any work on the reciprocating saw, unplug form power
mains.
 To clean the blade clamp, slightly pat the pivoting shoe on an even surface. To
remove bigger cutting residue, clean the blade clamp with a paintbrush or with
compressed air.
 Clean the housing with a cloth, a paintbrush or a brush to remove dust and
wood splinters. Always keep the ventilation slots clean and free from
obstructions. Do not allow swarf to enter the ventilation slots.
 Never use benzene or similar aggressive chemicals or abrasives for cleaning,
in order not to damage the reciprocating saw.
 Do not allow liquids of any kind enter the reciprocating saw.
 Check that all screws and parts of the reciprocating saw are firmly secured in
regular intervals.
 Store the reciprocating saw indoors in a dry place that is protected from dust,
dirt and extreme tempertaures.
 Store the reciprocating saw out of reach of children and persons in need of
supervision.
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