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User manual Eagle EG178 Pneumatic reciprocating saw 

Dear Customer, 
Many thanks for the confidence in our 

products, that you have shown by 

purchasing your new Eagle air-tool. Every 

Eagle air-tool is carefully tested and is 

subjected to the strictest quality control 

procedures. To maintain a long service life 

of your tool, please read the operating and 

maintenance instructions thoroughly. 

Contents 

1

 

Explanation of symbols ........................... 2

 

2

 

Declaration of compliance ....................... 2

 

3

 

Safety instructions ................................... 2

 

4

 

Main application ...................................... 3

 

5

 

Specifications .......................................... 3

 

6

 

Installation ............................................... 4

 

7

 

Maintenance instructions ........................ 4

 

8

 

Operating instructions ............................. 5

 

9

 

Exploded view ......................................... 7

 

1  Explanation of symbols 

In this operating manual the following 

symbols are used: 

 

Read the operating manual 

carefully 

 

Wear eye and ear protection 

 

Wear protective work gloves 

 

Wear a dust mask 

 

Your special attention is asked 

for important specific instructions 

or safety risks 

2  Declaration of compliance 

On our own responsibility, we hereby 

declare that this product complies with the 

standards or standard-setting documents as 

listed on the rear page. 

3  Safety instructions 

Before using this air-tool, read the 

operating instructions thoroughly. 

Keep all documents supplied with 

the tool in a safe place and pass 

them on to other users. 
Only use this air-tool the way it is designed 

to. All modifications are strictly prohibited 

and may cause serious injury. 

Protection 

Always wear: 

(1) protective work gloves. 

(2) eye protection and ear protection.  

(3) a dust mask. 
Working with air-tools can result in serious 

injury caused by: 

  Chips, dust and other particles. 

  Breaking or damaged blades. 

  Excessive exposure to noise that may 

cause permanent hearing loss. 

  Whipping air hoses caused by bad 

connections or damaged hoses. 

Warnings 

 

  Do not use this tool in 

potentially explosive 

atmospheres. 

  Never let air-tools get in contact with 

sources of electricity. 

  Avoid unintentional starting of the tool. 

  Unexpected tool movement caused by 

reaction forces or breakage of 

accessories can cause injuries. 

  Release the start/stop lever in case of an 

interruption of the air supply. 

Summary of Contents for EG178

Page 1: ...User manual Eagle pneumatic reciprocating saw EG178 ...

Page 2: ...nsibility we hereby declare that this product complies with the standards or standard setting documents as listed on the rear page 3 Safety instructions Before using this air tool read the operating instructions thoroughly Keep all documents supplied with the tool in a safe place and pass them on to other users Only use this air tool the way it is designed to All modifications are strictly prohibi...

Page 3: ...e sure the work piece is properly supported or fixed Check that the work piece is in such a position that the created opening will become wider or remain the same thus preventing the tool from stalling Stalling will cause unexpected reaction forces If the blade gets jammed immediately shut off the tool and ease the blade free Thoroughly inspect the blade for damage before proceeding Pay special at...

Page 4: ...e lubricator that is set to 2 drops min If there is no automatic lubricator available lubricate by hand with 1 2 drops of special air tool oil SAE 10 through the air intake of the air tool Disconnect the air tool before manually lubricating the air tool 7 Maintenance instructions Oil daily Only use lubricants recommended by the manufacturer SAE 10 Before storing the tool lubricate through the air ...

Page 5: ...e tool firmly Loosen the blade screw with the supplied Allen key Insert a new blade of the correct type Push it in as far as possible Ensure the blade is not damaged in any way Securely tighten the blade screw Only use original Eagle blades of the correct size Check if the blade is fitted properly Let the tool run at free speed for 30 s in a safe position Stop immediately if the vibration or the s...

Page 6: ...esired Fasten the guide screw Operating the tool Securely clamp the workpiece Firmly hold the tool using both hands Rest the guide on the workpiece without the blade touching the workpiece Start the tool and carefully let the blade touch the workpiece Move the tool through the workpiece Stop the tool when finished Inspect the blade thoroughly on wear before each use ...

Page 7: ...EGA0011 0601 Spring Pin 3 18 2 11 EGA5603 0001 Copper Sleeve 2 36 EGB5500 0021 Control Valves Group 1 12 EGA0200 1871 O ring Black 1 37 EGA5603 0041 Rubber Plug 1 13 EGA5601 0001 Cylinder Head 1 38 EGA0100 0551 Spring 2 9 11 5L 1 14 EGA0309 1111 Bumper 2 39 EGB5500 0031 Valve Stem Group 1 15 EGA5602 0011 Piston 2 40 EGA0200 1891 O Rimg 3 69 1 78 2 16 EGA0000 1741 Hex Socket Head Screw M3 10 8 41 E...

Page 8: ... found in compliance with the European Standards as listed below EN 792 12 2000 A1 2008 Responsible for making this declaration is the Brand Owner Authorized representative established within the EU Company Name Serenco Nederland B V Company Address Maarssenbroeksedijk 39 3542DM Utrecht The Netherlands Company Phone 31 0 30 2415011 Company Fax 31 0 30 2415046 Person responsible for making this dec...

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