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TO ReMOve bATTeRy PACk: Depress
the battery release button as shown in figure
D and pull battery pack out of the tool.
operating instructionsWARNINg: Always use proper eye
protection that conforms to ANSI
Z87.1(CAN/CSA Z94.3) while operating
this power tool.
NOTe: before cutting any type of
material, be sure it is firmly anchored or
clamped to prevent slipping.
• Place blade and shoe firmly against work
to be cut.
• Switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain
maximum speed before starting the cut.
• Always hold saw firmly with both hands
while cutting as shown in figure D.
Whenever possible, the saw shoe must
be held firmly against the material being
cut. This will prevent the saw from
jumping or vibrating and will minimize
blade breakage.
TRIggeR SWITCh The tool is equipped with a switch lock-off
feature to prevent unintentional operation.
• To switch the tool on, press the lock off
button (2),
then squeeze the on/off switch (1).
•
Releasing the trigger turns the motor OFF.
NOTe: This tool has no provision to lock
the switch in the ON position, and should
never be locked in the ON position by any
other means.
BlaDe clamp release lever WARNINg: Cut hazard. Turn off
and remove battery from tool before
making any adjustments or removing or
installing attachments or accessories.
WARNINg: Cut hazard. Blade
breakage may occur if the blade does not
extend past the shoe and the workpiece
during the cut. Increased risk of personal
injury, as well as damage to the shoe and
workpiece may result.
to install BlaDe into saw:1. Open blade clamp release lever to its
full open position as shown in figure f.
2. Insert blade shank from the front.
3. Close blade clamp release lever. Check
to make sure blade is clamped securely.
NOTe: bLADe CAN be INSTALLeD
UPSIDe-DOWN TO ASSIST IN fLUSh-
TO CUTTINg.
to remove BlaDe From saw:WARNINg: burn hazard. Do not
touch the the blade immediately after use.
Contact with the blade may result in
personal injury.
1. Open blade clamp release lever to its
full open position.
2. Remove blade.
FlusH cutting (Figure g)• The compact design of the recipro cating
saw motor housing and pivoting shoe
permit close cutting to floors, corners and
other difficult areas.
• To maximize flush cutting capabilities,
insert the blade shaft into the blade clamp
with the teeth of the blade facing up.
• Turn the saw upside down so you are as
close to the work surface as possible.
wooD cutting (Figure H)• Before cutting any type of wood, be sure
the work piece is firmly anchored or
clamped to prevent slipping.
• Place blade and shoe lightly against work
to be cut.
• Switch on saw motor before applying
pressure.
• Always hold saw firmly with both hands
while cutting. Whenever possible, the
shoe must be held firmly against the
material being cut. This will prevent
the saw from jumping or vibrating and
minimize blade breakage.
metal cutting (Figure i)• Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a
coarse blade for non-ferrous materials.
• In thin gauge sheet metals it is best
to clamp wood to the underside of the
sheet. This will ensure a clean cut without
excess vibration or tearing of metal.
• Avoid forcing cutting blade as this
reduces blade life and causes costly
blade breakage.
NOTe: you should spread a thin
film of oil or other coolant along the
line ahead of the saw cut for easier
operation and longer blade life.
for cutting aluminum, kerosene is
preferred.
pocket cutting - wooD only (Figure J)•
Measure the surface area to be cut and
mark clearly with a pencil, chalk or scriber.
• Insert blade in blade clamp and tighten
blade clamp securely.
•
Tip the saw backward until the bottom edge
of the shoe is resting on the work surface.
• Switch motor on, permitting blade to
attain maximum speed.
• Grip handle steadily and begin a slow,
deliberate upward swing with the handle
of the saw.
• The blade will begin to feed into material.
Always be sure blade is completely
through material before continuing with
pocket cut.
NOTe: IN AReAS WheRe bLADe