Use and Care Manual

3  EXAKT PT Ltd. 2010
a) Grasp the handle firmly with the right hand so that it
feels comfortable. The thumb should be towards the
rear of the power switch.
b) Do not cover any of the front vents and no more
than one rear vent.
c) To operate, ensure that any part of the thumb
between the tip and middle joint is over the serrated
area of the switch. (Whichever part is most
comfortable) Squeeze the switch in towards the
handle and then pull backwards.
Left handed operator: (Diagram G)
a) Grasp the handle firmly with the left hand so that it
feels comfortable. The forefinger should be towards
the rear of the power switch.
b) Do not cover any of the front vents and no more
than one rear vent.
c) To operate, ensure that any part of the forefinger
between the tip and middle joint is over the serrated
area of the switch. (Whichever part is most
comfortable) Squeeze the switch in towards the
handle and then pull backwards.
Guard Lock
a) Place the tool at the start of the cut.
b) Switch on the tool in accordance with the instruction
manual. Next release the guard lock. (Diagram H)
Then plunge the saw blade to start the cut. The
guard lock is released by pushing in the direction of
the arrow in the diagram. Either the hand holding
the tool or work piece can be used, whichever is
easier.
c) After the cut has been finished and the tool
switched off, ensure the guard lock has fully
returned to its resting position. If not clean
thoroughly with a soft brush.
Cutting
The EXAKT PS 160 is unique because it clamps the
material to be cut between its base plate and the work
surface using a plunge action to ease the blade into
the cut. This results in a faster, easier and cleaner cut.
NOTE: Always cut in a forward direction. Never
draw the tool backwards. If you are a novice user,
practice by cutting thin wood until proficient.
a) Check the specifications to ensure the suitability of
the material to be cut.
b) Fit the correct blade ensuring it is sharp and not
damaged.
c) Set the depth of cut. (See Setting Cutting Depth
Section)
d) Place the material to be cut onto a flat surface such
as a workbench, table or floor. Use a piece of scrap
material underneath if:
 You do not wish to mark the work surface.
 The work surface is likely to damage the blade. E.g.
a concrete floor.
e) Plug into power supply.
f) Grasp the tool firmly (See Holding & Switching on
Section) and rest its metal base plate onto the
surface to be cut. Ensure that the rear half of the
base plate overhangs the work surface. Do not
plunge the blade into the material.
g) Switch on the tool and wait for one second for the
blade to run up to speed. Next, depress the guard
lock lever and plunge the blade into the material
slowly and gently, but firmly. Then push the tool
G
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