Stanley STCT1080, Manual

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ENGLISH

(Original instructions)

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  Re-insert the battery (5).

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rate, use a different battery to determine if the charging 
process works properly.

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  If the replaced battery charges correctly, the original 

battery is defective and should be returned to a service 
centre for recycling.

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  If the new battery gives the same indication as the original 

battery, take the charger to be tested at an authorised 
service centre.

Note: It may take as long as 60 minutes to determine that 
the battery is defective. If the battery is too hot or too 
cold, the LED will alternately blink red, fast and slow, one 

Switching on and off

The variable speed on/off switch offers a choice of speeds for 
greatly improved cutting rates in various materials.

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To switch the tool on, squeeze the variable speed on/off 
switch (1).

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To switch the tool off, release the variable speed on/off 
switch (1).

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Always hold the tool with both hands.

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Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting 
the cut.

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Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing 
the cut.

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If possible, work with the shoe (6) pressed against the 
workpiece. This will improve tool control and reduce tool 
vibration, as well as prevent the blade from being dam-
aged.

LED work light

The LED work light (10) is activated automatically when the 
trigger is depressed. The LED work light will illuminate when 
the trigger is partially depressed, before the unit begins 
running. 

Hints for optimum use 

Sawing wood

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Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all nails and 
metal objects.

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Holding the tool with both hands, work with the shoe (1) 
pressed against the workpiece.

The compact design of the reciprocating saw motor housing 

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Insert the blade shaft into the blade clamp with the teeth of 
the blade facing up.

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Adjust the angle of the handle on the tool so you are as 
close to the work surface as possible.

Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than 
sawing wood.

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tooth saw blade for ferrous metals and a coarser saw 
blade for non-ferrous metals.

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When cutting thin sheet metal, clamp a piece of scrap 
wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut through 
this sandwich.

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Measure and mark the required pocket cut.

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Fit a saw blade suitable for pocket cutting.

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Rest the shoe (6) on the workpiece in such a position that 
the blade forms an appropriate angle for the pocket cut.

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Switch on the tool and slowly feed the blade into the 
workpiece. Make sure that the shoe (6) remains in contact 
with the workpiece at all times.

Cutting branches

Branches up to 25 mm in diameter can be cut with this tool.

Warning!

 Do not use the tool while in a tree, on a ladder or 

on any other unstable surface. Be aware of where the branch 
will fall.

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Cut downward and away from your body.

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Make the cut close to the main branch or tree body.

Vertical cutting

areas.

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Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder 
with the teeth of the blade facing upward.

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Hold the tool with the shoe (6) facing downward so that 
you are as close to the work surface as possible.

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Cut forward and away from your body.

Accessories

The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used.
Stanley and Piranha accessories are engineered to high
quality standards and designed to enhance the performance
of your tool. By using these accessories you will get the very
best from your tool.