Starting Operation

Switching on/off

Make sure that you are able to press the On/Off switch without releasing the handle.

To switch on the worklight, slide the on/off switch (1) forwards so that appears on the switch. The worklight improves visibility in the immediate work area.

Do not look directly into the worklight; it can blind you.

To switch on the power tool, slide the on/off switch (1) further forwards so that "I" appears on the switch.

To switch off the power tool and the worklight, slide the on/off switch (1) backwards so that "0" appears on the switch.

Note: If the power tool shuts down automatically because the battery is flat or overheated, switch the power tool off using the on/off switch (1).
Charge the battery or let it cool down before switching the power tool on again. Failure to do so can damage the battery.

Preselecting the orbital stroke rate

You can even preselect the required orbital stroke rate during operation using the orbital stroke rate preselection thumbwheel (5).

The required orbital stroke rate is dependent on the material and the work conditions and can be determined using practical tests.

Orbital stroke rate level “6” is recommended for sawing, cutting and sanding harder materials, such as wood or metal; orbital stroke rate level “4” is recommended for softer materials, such as plastic.

Note: For certain application tools (e.g. sanding and RIFF application tools) the orbital stroke rate should be limited to a maximum of 2/3. If the orbital stroke rate is too high, this will considerably increase the wear on the application tool and can also lead to premature breakdown. Please take note of the information on the application tools or on the packaging of the application tool.