# Working Advice

- Before carrying out any work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance, tool change etc.), remove the battery from the power tool. There is risk of injury from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.

- This power tool is not suitable for bench-mounted use. It must not be clamped into a vice or fastened to a workbench, for example.

- Wear protective gloves during work. Sharp burrs develop on the cut sheets; these can cause injury.

- Exercise caution when handling the cutting chips. The chips have sharp tips that can cause injuries.

Apply the power tool to the workpiece only when switched on. Always hold the power tool vertical to the surface of the steel sheet and do not tilt it.

The cut is made as the punch moves downwards. Guide the power tool evenly, pushing it gently in the cutting direction. Applying too much pressure to the power tool will significantly reduce the service life of application tools and can damage the power tool.

The power tool operates more quietly when it is raised slightly during cutting. If the punch jams during cutting, switch the power tool off, lubricate the punch and release the sheet. Do not use force to do this, as this will damage the punch and the die.

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The maximum steel sheet cutting capacity dmax depends on the strength properties of the material to be cut.

The power tool allows for cutting of metal sheet to the following thicknesses:

Material | max. strength (N/mm2) | dmax (mm)
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Steel | 400 | 1.6
600 | 1.0
800 | 0.7
Aluminium | 200 | 2.0

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To extend the service life of the punch (8), a lubricating agent with good cooling properties (e.g. cutting oil) should be used.

Apply a line of lubricant to the top side of the metal sheet along the intended cutting line.

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Straight cuts are carried out easier when the power tool is guided alongside a rule.

Contours can be cut by guiding the power tool along a template.

For inside cuts, a hole with a diameter of 22 mm must be pre-drilled.

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In normal conditions of use, the power tool cannot be overloaded. If the power tool is overloaded or the battery temperature is outside the permitted range, the stroke rate is reduced or the power tool shuts down. When the stroke rate is reduced, the power tool will not run at the full stroke rate again until the battery temperature is back within the permitted range. In the event of automatic shutdown, switch off the power tool and allow the battery to cool down before switching the tool on again.