# Working Advice

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Never attempt to forcefully remove the power tool from the threaded rod. This may lead to an unexpected start, which may cause personal injury or damage to the cutting jaws (3) or the power tool.

If you want to prematurely stop a cut, let go of the release switch (14). The power tool switches off. Set the selector switch (13) to the reversal position (position b, ) and press and hold it while pressing the release switch (14) until the threaded rod is completely released from the cutting jaws (3) and the power tool automatically comes to a stop in the fully open position.

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Your power tool is equipped with a utility hook (15) for hanging it to a ladder, for example. To do this, swivel the utility hook (15) outwards.

Fold the utility hook (15) back in again until it engages when you want to use the power tool.

The utility hook (15) is not suitable for attaching the power tool to a person (e.g. to a belt). Never hang the power tool from a windy location or a potentially unstable surface.

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Proceed as follows if you wish to cut a fixed threaded rod (e.g. a threaded rod fitted to the ceiling or wall of a building).
Make sure that the threaded rod guide (5) is set according to the thread size to be cut and that the cutting jaws (3) are fully open. Position the power tool so that the threaded rod is located between the threaded jaws (3). While the threaded rod is touching the threaded rod guide (5), align the thread of the threaded rod with the thread of the stationary cutting jaw.
Hold the cut-off section of the threaded rod with your free hand because it may fall down after the cutting process. Hold the power tool with a firm grip and expect reactive forces. Press and hold the release switch (14) until the cutting process is ended.
You can use the depth stop (10) to cut the threaded rod to length to a specified distance from a surface. Before moving the depth stop (10) in contact with the surface, ensure that the edge of the depth stop (10) and the front (1) of the power tool are free of dirt. Otherwise, you could make the surface dirty.
Adjust the depth stop (10) to the measurement you require. Position the power tool so that the edge of the depth stop is in contact with the surface from which the threaded rod is protruding and continue the cutting process as described above.

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For simple work, you can cut the threaded rods by holding the power tool in one hand and guiding the threaded rod to be cut with your other hand. Proceed as follows.
Make sure that the threaded rod guide (5) is set according to the thread size to be cut and that the cutting jaws (3) are fully open.
Position the power tool so that the threaded rod is located between the threaded jaws (3). While the threaded rod is touching the threaded rod guide (5), align the thread of the threaded rod with the thread of the stationary cutting jaw. Please be aware that the cut-off section will fall down after the cutting process. Hold the power tool and threaded rod with a firm grip and expect reactive forces.
Press and hold the release switch (14) until the cutting process is ended. If you are cutting long threaded rods or large thread sizes that are hard to hold by hand, position the power tool with the side supporting surfaces (12) on a horizontal surface (see figure M).
Operate the power tool with one hand while guiding the threaded rod with your other hand with a firm grip. Proceed as follows. Make sure that the threaded rod guide (5) is set according to the thread size to be cut and that the cutting jaws (3) are fully open. Position the threaded rod so that it is located between the threaded jaws (3). While the threaded rod is touching the threaded rod guide (5), align the thread of the threaded rod with the thread of the stationary cutting jaw. Hold the power tool and threaded rod with a firm grip and expect reactive forces. Press and hold the release switch (14) until the cutting process is ended.
To cut loose threaded rods to a pre-set length, also carry out the following steps. Adjust the depth stop (10) to the measurement you require. Position a suitable object such that it is touching the depth stop (10). Position a threaded rod in relation to the power tool as described above and also ensure that it is touching the object. Ensure that you do not move the positioned object.

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If you are storing the power tool, remove the rechargeable battery (6).

Remove dust from the cutting jaws (3) and the moving parts.

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A pair of cutting jaws always consists of two cutting jaws (3), one of which is marked with a dot and the other of which is marked with two dots. If cutting jaws are worn or damaged, always replace them as a pair see Fitting the Cutting Jaws (see figures A−E).
The pair of cutting jaws can be replaced between the moving holder (2) and the stationary holder (4).
Note: Ensure that the two cutting jaws (3) are oriented according to the thread size to be cut (see figure D). A cutting jaw (3) for metric thread sizes has a cutting edge for each thread size. This is located on the labelled side of the cutting jaw (3). The cutting jaws (3) can only be screwed together in the correct position; the two labelled sides should be facing each other.