Kawasaki 840184 Operating the Reciprocating SAW, Variable Speed Control Wheel, General Cutting

•To adjust the pivoting shoe, pull the Locking Lever upward to release the pivoting shoe.

•Slide the pivoting shoe in or out until it is in the appropriate position.

•Lock the pivoting shoe in place by releasing the Locking Lever.

•Pull outward on the pivoting shoe to ensure it is firmly in place.

OPERATING THE RECIPROCATING SAW

Never tape the trigger switch down to provide continuous high speed. The tool may fail under such conditions causing fire or personal injury.

The lock-off button helps prevent accidental starting. This button can be pressed from either side.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL WHEEL

The variable speed control wheel (1) controls the speed at which the saw will run. To set the speed control at the slowest speed, rotate the speed control wheel toward MIN on the dial. To set the speed control at the fastest speed, rotate the speed control wheel backward to MAX. To select intermediate speeds, rotate the speed control to an appropriate position between MAX and MIN on the speed control wheel.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON / TRIGGER SWITCH

The lock-off button (1) is a safety device designed to reduce the possibility of accidentally starting the saw. This button must be depressed before the trigger switch (2) can be depressed.

To turn the saw ON, depress and hold the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger switch. Once the saw starts, release the lock-off button. The saw will remain running until the trigger switch is released.

NOTE: The saw will run at the speed selected on the speed control wheel.

To turn the saw OFF, release the trigger switch.

NOTE: The saw will not restart until you depress the lock-off switch and squeeze the trigger switch.

GENERAL CUTTING

Always hold the saw in front of you and away from your body. Keep your hands and feet well away from the work piece.

Never feed the blade into the work piece until the blade is at full speed. If the blade is not at full speed, the saw may kick back causing serious personal injury.

Use proper blade for the particular cutting application.

Do not force the saw. Excessive force may result in a broken blade. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw moving through the work piece.

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