User manual AEG STEP 420

[. . . ] It is recommended to wear gloves, sturdy non slipping shoes and apron. J Sawdust and splinters must not be removed while the machine is running. J Do not pierce the motor housing as this could damage the double insulation (use adhesives). J Keep mains lead clear from working range of the machine. [. . . ] Then the clamping screw is more accessible. Revolutions by means of the hexagonal allen key (fitted into the base plate). Fit the saw blade into the groove of the support roller And push it firmly into the plunger as far as it will go; the lug of the saw blade must contact the end of the plunger (see illustration). Check that the saw blade is sitting firmly (wear Adjusting the base plate The base plate can be tilted or moved backward or forward. Loosen the fixing screw, pull the base plate out of the mounting, set it at the required angle (15o, 30o, 45o), push it back into the mounting and tighten the fixing screw again. Angles other than 45o can be set by not pushing the base plate back into the mounting. For very exact angle cuts it is recommended to make a test cut. Loosen the fixing screw, push the base plate to the rear and tighten the fixing screw again. The base plate in this position is fixed at the 0o setting. Moving back For cutting a hole with a short saw blade and sawing near the edge. Take the fixing screw out, push the base plate to the rear and screw the fixing screw tightly into the rear hole. In this position the base plate can also be off-set in longitudinal direction. Continuous use Switching on: Press the On-/off switch and then the locking button, after that release on-off switch. The stroke rate appropriate to the material being worked on can be taken from the following table, and the corresponding letter shown on the setting wheel. By adjusting the pendulum action the cutting depth of the saw blade teeth is increased or decreased. As a rule of thumb: Soft material Hard material Clean cut surface Large pendulum stroke Small or no pendulum stroke No pendulum stroke The appropriate degree of pendulum effect can be taken from the following chart and compared with the marking at the pendulum stroke lever. The stroke rate shown in the chart is only a suggestion for your general guidance!The stroke rate can be set on the stroke rate control even while the motor is running. Push in and turn the suction hose into the Push the transparent cover downwards to The stroke-rate (= movements per minute of the saw blade) can be infinitely varied by means of the adjustment wheel. The letters A to G are printed on the speed control, meaning: A = lowest stroke rate G = highest stroke rate Position the machine with the front part of the base plate on the material, and Press the machine downwards onto the material and guide it along the cutting line. Hints Do not press down too hard on the piece you are cutting. Light pressure on the saw blade is sufficient to achieve the optimum rate of sawing. [. . . ] bend up both lugs and remove the plastic protection shoe. Further accessories with part numbers are shown in our catalogues. In order to guarantee constant readiness for operation, the machine should be checked for worn carbon brushes at one of the AEG after­sales service agencies. Use only AEG accessories and spare parts. [. . . ]