NOTE: The blade must be inserted with the teeth tuned downwards, the side with the hole must inserted in
the spindle. Failure to install the balde will cause damage, accidents and injuries.
4.5 SOLEPLATE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
a) Loosen the two cap screws at the bottom of the front handle with the hex key provided.(Fig. 4)
b) Move the pivot shoe (2) in or out to the position required.
c) Tighten both cap screws.
4.6 STARTING AND STOPPING
a.
The reciprocating saw is equipped with a lock button (3) which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The
lock button (3) is located on the handle above the on/off switch trigger. You must depress the lock button in order
to pull the switch trigger. The lock button resets each time the trigger is released.
b.
To turn on the reciprocating saw, depress the lock button (3) and pull the ON/OFF switch trigger (4).
c.
Release the ON/OFF switch trigger to turn off the reciprocating saw.
d.
The speed of the reciprocating saw can be increased by increasing the pressure on the ON/OFF switch trigger.
Decrease the pressure on the ON/OFF switch trigger will decrease the speed of the reciprocating saw.
4.7 GENERAL CUTTING
Hold the saw firmly in front and clearly away from you. Make sure that the blade is clear of any foreign material.
Be sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small workpiece should be securely clamped in vice or with clamps to the
workbench or table. Mark the line of cut clearly. Depress the lock off button then pull the ON/OFF switch to start
the cutting action. Place the base assembly against the workpiece, then move the blade into it. Do not force. Use
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