FEATURES

KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW

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Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

CHARGER

The charger has a key-hole hanging feature for convenient, space-saving storage. Screws should be installed so that the center distance is 4-1/8 in.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON

Your saw is equipped with a “lock-off” button which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger.

TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP

Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the blade.

VARIABLE SPEED

The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product has been shipped completely assembled.

Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

18 Volt Reciprocating Saw

Saw Blade Pack (2)

Battery

Charger

Tool Bag

Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

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