PARKSIDE PSSA 20-Li A1 Cordless Sabre Saw Instructions

: June 5, 2024
: PARKSIDE

Table of Contents

PARKSIDE PSSA 20-Li A1 Cordless Sabre Saw
Introduction
General power tool safety warnings
Before use
- Attaching/disconnecting the battery pack to/from the appliance
Use
- Switching on and oﬀ
- Practical advice on sawing
Maintenance and cleaning
Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty
Service
Ordering a replacement battery
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

PARKSIDE PSSA 20-Li A1 Cordless Sabre Saw

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have chosen a high- quality product. The operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important information about safety, usage, and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the range of applications speciﬁed. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any future owner.

Intended use
This appliance is designed for sawing, cutting to length, and adapting wood, plastics, metal, and construction materials. The saber saw is suitable for rough sawing work, straight and curved cuts, and cuts oﬀ surfaces ﬂush. Heed the information concerning saw blades and practical advice on sawing. Any other uses of or modiﬁcations to the machine are deemed to be improper usage and may result in serious physical injury. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage(s) attributable to misuse. This appliance is not intended for commercial use.

Features

Saw blade (SWISS MADE)
Footplate
Quick-release chuck
Pendulum stroke switch
Ventilation slits
Safety lock-out
ON/OFF switch
Handle
Battery charge level button
Battery display LED
Battery pack*
Release button for battery pack
Locking lever for footplate
Red charge control LED
Green charge control LED
High-speed charger

Package contents

1 cordless sabre saw PSSA 20-Li A1
1 saw blade for wood BIM 152.5 mm (SWISS MADE)
1 carrying case
1 set of operating instructions

Technical data
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General power tool safety warnings

Work area safety

a) Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate condi-tions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the oﬀ-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your ﬁnger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and oﬀ. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detach-able, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool acci-dentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may aﬀect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) K eep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations diﬀerent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unex-pected situations.

Battery tool use and care

a) Recharge only with the charger speciﬁed by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of ﬁre when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with speciﬁcally desig-nated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and ﬁre.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-nals together may cause burns or a ﬁre.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ﬂush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modiﬁed. Damaged or modiﬁed batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in ﬁre, explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to ﬁre or excessive temperature. Exposure to ﬁre or temperature above 130 °C (265°F) may cause explosion.
g) F ollow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range speciﬁed in the instruc-tions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the speciﬁed range may damage the battery and increase the risk of ﬁre.

Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualiﬁed repair person using only identical replace-ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Appliance-speciﬁc safety instructions for sabre saws
To avoid the risk of injury or ﬁre as well as health risks

Hold the power tool by the insulated grip-ping surfaces when performing work where the power tool may hit hidden power lines or its own power cord. Contact with a live wire may electrify exposed metal parts of the power tool and could give the operator an electric shock.
Secure and secure the workpiece to a stable surface by means of clamps or otherwise. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body will cause it to remain unstable, resulting in loss of control.
Wear a dust mask!

Safety guidelines for battery chargers

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they are under super-vision or have been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential risks. Do not allow children to use the appliance as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
To avoid potential risks, damaged mains cables should be replaced by the manufacturer, their customer service department or a similarly qualiﬁed person.

Original accessories/auxiliary equipment

Use only the accessories and additional equipment that are speciﬁed in the oper-ating instructions and are compatible with the appliance. Using attachments or accessory tools other than those recommended in the operating instructions can lead to a risk of injury.

Information on saw blades
You can use any saw blade provided it is ﬁtted with a suitable mount – ½” (12.7 mm) universal shaft. Saw blades optimised for your sabre saw are avail- able from retail stores in diﬀerent lengths for various purposes.

Before use

Charging the battery pack (see ﬁg. A)

CAUTION!

Always unplug the appliance before you remove the battery pack from or connect the battery pack to the charger.
Never charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature is below 10°C or above 40°C. If a lithium-ion battery is to be stored for an extended period, the charge level should be checked regularly. The optimum charge level is between 50% and 80%. The storage climate should be cool and dry and the ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 50°C.
Connect the battery pack to the high-speed battery charger (see ﬁg. A).
Insert the power plug into the socket. The control LED lights up red.
The green LED indicates that the charging process is complete and the battery pack is ready.
Push the battery pack into the appliance.
Switch oﬀ the charger for at least 15 minutes between successive charging sessions. Also disconnect the power plug from the mains power socket.

Attaching/disconnecting the battery pack to/from the appliance

Inserting the battery pack

Allow the battery pack to click into place in the appliance.

Removing the battery pack

Press the release button and remove the battery pack .

Checking the battery charge level

Press the battery charge level button to check the status of the battery (see also main diagram). The status will be shown on the battery display LED as follows:
RED/ORANGE/GREEN = maximum charge RED/ORANGE = medium charge
RED = low charge – charge the battery

Fitting/changing the saw blade

Turn the quick-release chuck as far as the stop and hold it in this position.
Push the required saw blade into the quick-release chuck as far as the stop.
Let go of the quick-release chuck so that it returns to its initial position. The saw blade is now locked.

Adjusting the footplate

Adjust the footplate according to the cutting depth.
To do so, undo the locking lever and move the footplate to the corresponding position.
Lock this position by closing the locking lever .

Adjusting the pendulum stroke

You can use the pendulum stroke switch to adjust the pendular movement of the saw blade. You can achieve ﬁne, clean-cut edges without pendulum movement (setting “0”). Deactivate pendulum movement when working on thin workpieces. You can achieve an increasingly fast work rate if the pendulum stroke is activated (setting “I”).

Use

Switching on and oﬀ

Switching on

First press the safety lock-out and then the ON/OFF switch. Afterward, release the safety lock-out .

Switching oﬀ

Release the ON/OFF switch .

Adjusting the rotational speed
Press the ON/OFF switch lightly for a low speed. Increasing the pressure increases the speed.

Guiding the sabre blade safely
To adapt to the workpiece and for safe placement, the footplate can be swivelled. It must always be in contact with the workpiece when the appliance is running.

Practical advice on sawing

Check the material to be worked to make sure that all foreign objects have been removed, e. g. nails, screws, etc.
Ensure that the ventilation slits are not covered.
Switch the appliance on before moving it towards the material to be worked.
Switch the appliance oﬀ immediately if the saw blade jams. Open up the sawn gap using a suitable tool and pull out the sabre saw.
Use the appropriate saw blade and stroke rate for the material to be worked.
Saw blades optimised for your sabre saw are available from retail stores in diﬀerent lengths for various purposes.
Saw the material at a constant speed.

Sawing ﬂush to edges
Using ﬂexible saw blades with a suitable corresponding length, you can saw oﬀ protruding workpieces such as pipes ﬂush to the wall.
Proceed as follows:

Place the saw blade directly against the wall.
Bend it by applying lateral pressure to the sabre saw so that the footplate makes contact with the wall.
Switch the appliance on as described and saw oﬀ the work piece by applying constant pressure.

Plunge sawing:
Proceed as follows:

Place the sabre saw with the lower edge of the footplate onto the workpiece. Switch the appliance on.
Tilt the sabre saw forwards and plunge the saw blade into the workpiece.
Position the sabre saw vertically and continue sawing along the cutting line.

Maintenance and cleaning

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Always switch the appliance oﬀ and remove the battery before carrying out any work on the appliance.

The appliance must always be kept clean, dry and free from oil or grease.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the housing.
Replace the saw blade as soon as its teeth are blunt and proper sawing is therefore no longer possible.
Keep the appliance and ventilation slits clean at all times. If the ventilation slits are blocked, there is a risk of overheating and/or the appliance being damaged.
Always clean the appliance after completion of work.
Never permit liquids to enter inside the appli-ance. Use a cloth to clean the housing. Never use petrol, solvents or cleansers which can damage plastic.
If necessary, clean the saw blade mount with a brush or compressed air.
If a lithium-ion battery is to be stored for an extended period, the charge level should be checked regularly. The optimum charge level is between 50% and 80%. The optimum storage environment is cool and dry.

Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty

Dear Customer,
This appliance has a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the warranty described below.

Warranty conditions
The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase.
If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion). This warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance and the proof of purchase
(receipt) within the three-year warranty period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of when it occurred.
If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.
X 12 V and X 20 V Team Series battery packs come with a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects
The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs eﬀected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.

Scope of the warranty
This appliance has been manufactured in accord-ance with strict quality guidelines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery.
The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as consumable parts such as switches or parts made of glass.
The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instruc-tions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided.
This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modiﬁcations / repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.

The warranty period does not apply to

Normal reduction of the battery capacity over time
Commercial use of the product
Damage to or alteration of the product by the customer
Non-compliance with safety and maintenance instructions, operating errors
Damage caused by natural hazards

Warranty claim procedure
To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:

Please have the till receipt and the item number (e.g. IAN 12345) available as proof of purchase.
You will ﬁnd the item number on the type plate on the product, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.
If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.
You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred.