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UNPACKING

When unpacking your Reciprocating Saw, check to make sure the following parts are included.
If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover
of this manual.

ASSEMBLY

Your Reciprocating Saw comes partially assembled.  To complete assembly, follow the steps
below.  Make sure the Saw is not plugged in.

Blade Assembly

Step 1: Select the Saw Blade best suited for your application.  Wood Blades have a coarser tooth

pitch, Metal Blades have a finer tooth pitch.  Use each Blade only for its specified
material.

Step 2: With the supplied Hex Key Wrench, loosen but do not remove SCREW (#4) as shown in

Figure 1.

Figure 1  —  Blade Assembly

Step 3: Slide selected Blade, teeth down, into the BLADE HOLDER as far as possible.

Step 4: Tighten the SCREW (#4) firmly.

Screw
(#4)

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ITEM# DESCRIPTION

QTY

N/A

Reciprocating Saw

1

N/A

Wood Blade

1

N/A

Metal Blade

1

N/A

Hex Key Wrench

2

Summary of Contents for 36595

Page 1: ...ite at http www harborfreight com Copyright 1997 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without th...

Page 2: ...MENT When not in use tools must be locked up in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children 5 DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and more safely...

Page 3: ...tended func tion Check for alignment and binding of moving parts any broken parts or mounting fixtures and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that is damaged should be prope...

Page 4: ...e if you plan on using the tool outside if you plan on indoor use you may also use an outdoor rated cord Extension cords rated for outdoor use have the letters WA on the cord jacket The extension cord...

Page 5: ...Assembly Step 1 Select the Saw Blade best suited for your application Wood Blades have a coarser tooth pitch Metal Blades have a finer tooth pitch Use each Blade only for its specified material Step...

Page 6: ...own in Figure 2 Figure 2 Shallow Cut Step 1 Loosen SCREWS 58 with the supplied Hex Key Wrench Step 2 Properly position the ADJUSTABLE BOTTOM PLATE 1 fore and aft Step 3 Tighten SCREWS Step 4 You can c...

Page 7: ...break the Blade OPERATION Step 1 Before plugging the Saw into an outlet check to make sure the TRIGGER SWITCH 37 is not locked in the ON position Press and release the TRIGGER SWITCH once to make sure...

Page 8: ...ed of the Saw to suit your needs while in use To speed up the Saw turn the Adjustable Speed Switch to a higher number as shown in Figure 5 Setting 6 is the highest setting Adjustable Speed Switch Spee...

Page 9: ...ake sure the Blade is not worn or damaged If the Blade is damaged or worn replace with approved replacement parts from Harbor Freight Tools Step 4 Wipe down the tool after every use This will allow yo...

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