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Item 68852
operating instructions
Read the entiRe impoRtant SaFetY inFoRmation section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
tool Set up
to pRevent SeRiouS injuRY FRom aCCidental opeRation:
Release the trigger and remove the Battery pack before adjusting tool or installing accessories.
to pRevent injuRY: Wear heavy-duty work gloves when installing or removing the Saw Blade.
note:
Choose the correct Saw Blade for the
material being cut. Fine tooth Saw Blades are
generally used for cutting metal. Saw Blades with
larger teeth are generally used for cutting wood.
1. To install the Blade:
a. Twist Blade Collet (33) up (see
direction arrow behind Collet).
b. Insert the Blade, making sure
the teeth face downward.
c. Release the Collet, locking the Blade in place.
d. Carefully pull on the Blade to make
sure it is locked in place.
2. To adjust the length of the Blade Guard (35):
a. Insert the Hex Key (1) into the holes
under the front of the housing.
b. Turn the screws, loosening the Blade Guard.
c. Adjust Blade Guard length to desired position.
d. Then retighten screws,
locking Blade Guard in place.
Charging
1. Place the Battery Pack on a dry fireproof surface in
a room where the temperature is from 50–104° F.
note:
If recharging a newly spent Battery Pack,
allow it to cool completely before charging.
2. Examine the Battery Pack. It must be
undamaged, and a NiCd type Battery Pack.
do not charge a cracked, open, or
leaking Battery pack, or charge a
non-recommended type of Battery pack.
3. The Battery Pack’s terminals are designed to fit
this Charger specifically. If the Battery Pack does
to not fit the Charger properly, do not try to insert it.
do not force a Battery pack into the Charger.
4. Plug the Power Supply into a grounded,
120V~, 60Hz receptacle.
5. Connect the Power Supply to the Charger.
The
green
power LED will light, showing
that power is supplied to the Charger.
6. Slide the Battery Pack into the charger until the
button on the Battery Pack clicks into place.
The Red LED will flash to show the Battery is
charging and the Green LED will continue to stay lit.
note:
The Battery Pack’s capacity will increase
somewhat during the first few charging cycles.
A fully discharged Battery Pack will take about 1 hour
to fully charge.
Recharging the Battery Pack for
more than 1 hour can damage the battery cells.
7. While charging, the Battery Pack, Charger, and
Power Supply may become warm to the touch.
This is normal, and does not indicate a problem.
8. The red LED will light continuously when the
Battery Pack is charged. Unplug the Charger and
disconnect it from the Battery Pack when finished.
9. Allow the Battery Pack to cool
completely before using it.
10. Press the Battery Button to release
Battery Pack from the Charger.
Work piece and Work area Set up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
3. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
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