Frequently asked questions

 What has to be observed when sawing and how do you avoid dangers?

 The main risk of injury on sawing power tools is posed by the blade – both when the tool is at standstill and when it is working. There is also the risk of machine kick-back resulting from application errors. You must only use sharp saw blades in immaculate condition. The saw blades must be suitable and permitted for the corresponding saw. Blunt or damaged saw blades can lead to jamming and machine stalling. Injuries caused by the saw blade can be avoided by the following measures: o Never remove, fix open or otherwise manipulate protective guards. o Operate the machine with both hands, holding it in the grip areas provided. o Put protective sleeve on after use. o With all other (except circular saws), remove the blade from the saw after work.

Set and fix adjustable safety mechanisms such as the riving knife according to instructions.

The saw must be guided securely and firmly during work. When doing so, choose a feed pressure that does not cause the saw to jam or stall. This could cause kick-back torques to occur.

 Which materials are hand-held electric saws used on?

 With the exception of certain mineral materials and glass, virtually all materials can be cut with hand-held electric saws.

What types of saws are there and how do I find the right one? The basic types are:

 reciprocating saws (e.g. )  rotary saws (e.g. )  continuous saws (e.g. )

 What are jigsaws suitable for?

 Jigsaws are basically suitable for all sawable materials by using the corresponding saw blade.

Jigsaws are particularly suitable for complex work with curved cuts in all materials. Of all saws, they have the largest selection of universal and special saw blades.

Curve cut with the jigsaw

1. Insert a curve-cutting blade into your jigsaw. When selecting the saw blade, also pay attention to the condition of the workpiece material – for example, is it hard or , a board or a panel?

2. Precisely mark the cutting line on your workpiece with a pencil, and ruler. If you are sawing a cutout, a hole touching the marked line and big enough to insert and turn the blade of your jigsaw in.

3. To drill curves with a very small radius, it is best to use a drill bit with the corresponding diameter. Now use the jigsaw to saw up to the edge of the hole and from there along the previously marked line.

4. Be sure to guide the saw correctly. The more your hand is above the saw blade, the more precisely and easily you will be able to saw curves and straight lines.

Right way to saw

Procedure:

Sawing is a routine job for many DIYers. But whether sawing by hand or using power tools – it is especially important that care is taken when sawing. We will tell you what you should pay attention to.

1. The main risk of injury on sawing power tools is posed by the saw blade – both when the tool is at standstill and when it is switched on.

2. Protective clothing is an absolute must. Do not under any circumstances work without protective glasses and wear ear protectors when the work produces very loud noises.

3. There are saws for all different kinds of requirements. Choose the appropriate saw according to the following points: material (e.g. natural wood, plastic), type (e.g. hard wood, plywood), workpiece (boards or plates) and type of cut (straight or curved).

4. Only use the appropriate saw blades and make sure that they are in immaculate condition.

5. Operate the saw with both hands and hold it at the intended grip areas.

6. Remove the saw blade after work. When using chainsaws, replace the protective cover.

Straight cut with the jigsaw

Procedure:

You can also achieve straight cuts with a jigsaw if you observe the following points:

1. Choose an intact saw blade that is suitable for the material and the application. Saw blades with a wide tooth spine are used for straight cuts because they have better linear guidance. 2. Use a saw station for jigsaws. Simply mount the workpiece, put the jigsaw in the guide rail and safely pull it through the workpiece. This will enable you to effortlessly saw both straight cross cuts and angled cuts between –45° and +45°. 3. Pay attention to your safety. Wear protective glasses and remove the saw blade from the machine when you have finished working with it.