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Assembly
Preparing the Saw
BLADE SELECTION
No one blade can be efficient on all cutting
jobs. Different materials require specially
designed blades. Since your reciprocating saw
can cut so many materials, many types of
BOSCH blades are available. Be sure to use
the proper blade to insure proper cutting
performance.
INSTALLING A BLADE
Unplug tool from power
source before changing blade
or making any adjustments.
Simply press the release lever forward to
open the tool-less clamp; insert the blade until
it stops and release the lever (Fig. 2). The
spring-loaded mechanism will lock the clamp
against the blade (Fig. 3). Push in and pull out
on the blade to be sure the pin in the clamp
housing goes through the hole in the blade to
hold the blade securely. The blade may be
inserted with the teeth facing down or up.
Make sure that the front end
of the blade extends through
the footplate for the entire stroke length. Do
not use specialty blades that are very short or
those with a significant cant. Blade must not
contact footplate. A blade which is too short or
tilted could jam inside the foot and snap.
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WARNING
FIG. 2
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WARNING
FIG. 3
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
controlled trigger switch. The tool can be
turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or
releasing the trigger. The blade plunger stroke
rate can be adjusted from the minimum to
maximum nameplate stroke rate by the
pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more
pressure to increase the speed and release
pressure to decrease speed (Fig. 1).
LED LIGHT
Your tool is equipped with an LED light for
better visibility in the cutting area during
operation. When the tool is plugged in, the
light will turn on automatically and stays on
until the plug has been removed from the
power source.
Operating Instructions
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