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3.To install a blade, twist the collar in the direction of the arrow while inserting the blade into the clamp until the tang butts against the collar.
Depending on the job, the blade may be inserted with the teeth facing upward or downward.
4.Release the collar and the spring loaded mechanism will clamp the blade firmly in place.
5.Twist the collar in the opposite direction of the arrow to ensure that the blade is locked into the clamp.
6.Tug on blade to make sure it is securely locked in place.
7.To remove a blade, twist the collar in the direction of the arrow while pulling on the blade. Be careful when handling hot blades.
Removing Broken Blades from the Quik- Lok® Blade Clamp
1.Remove battery pack.
2.Broken blades can be removed by the following methods.
•Point the tool downward, twist the collar, and shake the tool up and down (DO NOT turn on the tool while your fingers are holding the blade clamp open). The shank of the broken blade should drop out of the clamp.
•If shaking the tool doesn't work...
In most cases, a corner of the broken blade will extend beyond the blade clamp. Twist the collar and pull the broken blade out of the clamp by this corner.
•If the broken stub doesn't extend far enough to be grabbed by its corner, use a thin blade with small teeth (such as a metal cutting blade) to hook the blade that is jammed in the clamp while twist- ing the collar and pull it out.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.
Adjusting the Pivot Shoe
The shoe can be adjusted forward or back- ward to six positions to take advantage of the unused portion of the blade or for special jobs requiring low blade clearance.
WARNING
Do not operate Sawzall without a shoe. Striking the spindle against the work may damage the reciprocating mechanism.
Fig. 4
1/4 Turn
1.Remove battery pack.
2.To adjust the shoe, pull the shoe release lever down 1/4 turn down.
3.Slide the shoe forward or backward to the desired position.
4.To lock the shoe in position, push in the shoe release lever.
5.After adjusting the shoe, slowly pull the trigger to be sure the blade always extends beyond the shoe and your work throughout the stroke (Fig. 5).
DO NOT OPERATE SAWZALL WITHOUT SHOE. STRIKING THE SPINDLE AGAINST WORK MAY DAMAGE THE RECIPROCAT- ING MECHANISM.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, be sure the blade always extends beyond the shoe and work throughout the stroke. Blades may shatter if they impact the work or shoe (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
Stroke
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate with the handle adjustment button pressed in or with the handle not locked into position.
Adjusting the Handle Angle
The adjustable handle allows the user to adjust the angle of the handle for optimum cutting positions.
1.Remove battery pack
2.Press in and hold the handle adjustment button.
3.Rotate the handle to the desired angle at one of six detents. The handle will snap into place.
4.Release the handle adjustment button.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate if the handle moves with the handle adjustment button in a locked position. Return the tool to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair immediately.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands away from the blade and other moving parts.
Trigger Speed Control Switch
The Sawzall® HatchetTM is equipped with a trigger speed control switch. It may be op- erated at any speed from zero strokes per minute to full speed. Always start tool before blade contacts the workpiece.
1.To start the tool, grasp the handle firmly and pull the trigger.
2.To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed.
3.To stop the tool, release the trigger and allow the tool to stop completely before removing from a partial cut or before laying down the tool.
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