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Cutting Branches (Fig. D)
Branches up to 1" (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.
• Cut downward and away from your body.
• Make the cut close to the main branch or tree body.
• To use the removable branch holder
7
, hook the branch
holder arm over the branch and make sure the branch is
positioned between the arm and the shoe
.
Pocket Cutting - Wood Only (Fig. A, I)
Measure the surface area to be cut and mark clearly with a
pencil, chalk or scriber.
1. Insert blade
4
into the blade clamp collar
3
and
tighten blade clamp collar securely.
2. Tip the saw backward until the back edge of the pivoting
shoe is firmly on the work surface.
3. Switch motor on, permitting blade to attain
maximum speed.
4. Grip handle steadily and begin a slow, deliberate upward
swing with the handle of the saw.
5. 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 visibility is limited, use the edge
of the pivoting shoe as a guide.
Metal Cutting (Fig. H)
1. Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a coarse blade for
non-ferrous materials.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Flush Cutting (Fig. A, G)
The compact design of the recipro cating saw motor housing
and pivoting shoe permit close cutting to floors, corners and
other difficult areas.
1. To maximize flush cutting capabilities, insert the
blade
4
into the blade clamp collar
3
with the teeth of
the blade facing up.
2. Turn the saw upside down so you are as close to the work
surface as possible.
3. Switch on saw motor before starting the cut.
4. Always hold saw firmly with both hands while cutting.
Whenever possible, the adjustable shoe must be held
firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent
the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize
blade breakage.
Wood Cutting (Fig. A, F)
1. Before cutting any type of wood, be sure the workpiece is
firmly anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.
2. Place adjustable shoe
2
firmly against work to be cut.
Place blade
4
lightly on work to be cut.
Trigger On/Off Switch (Fig. A)
The tool is turned on and off by pulling and releasing the
variable speed trigger
1
. The farther the trigger is depressed,
the higher the speed of the tool.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS
use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury,
ALWAYS
hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the hand grip
6
,
with the other hand on the main handle
5
.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Removable Branch Holder (Fig. D)
Your tool is provided with a removable branch holder
7
to
assist in cutting branches.
1. Remove the blade.
2. Push the shoe release lever
8
downwards and slide the
removable branch holder
7
into the desired setting.
3. Push the shoe release lever
8
upwards to tighten the
removable branch holder.
4. To remove the removable branch holder, push the shoe
release lever
8
downwards and slide out the removable
branch holder.
Adjustable Shoe (Fig. A)
1. The adjustable shoe
2
will adjust to limit the depth
of cut.
2. Hold the saw with the underside facing up. Push the
shoe release lever
8
downwards and slide the shoe
2
out to the desired setting and push the shoe release lever
back into position.
Assemble Shoe (Fig. C)
1. Remove the blade.
2. Push the shoe release lever
8
downwards and slide the
adjustable shoe
2
into the desired setting.
3. Push the shoe release lever
8
upwards to tighten
the shoe.
4. To remove the shoe, push the shoe release lever
8
downwards and slide out the shoe.
1. Rotate open blade clamp collar
3
to its full
open position.
2. Remove blade.
