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21-18RS
Instruction & User Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Intended Use
This reciprocating saw is intended for cutting
and sawing of wood, metal, plastic and other
similar materials.
The power tool must not be modified or used
for any other purposes than the ones described
in these instructions.
Battery
Make sure the ON/OFF Trigger (6) is not
operated when inserting or removing the
battery. Use only JCB batteries:21-20LI, 21-
30-LI, 21-40LI and 21-50LI.
NOTE
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Do not use excessive force when
inserting the JCB battery in the
power tool.
An incorrectly connected
battery can damage the battery terminals or
the battery socket on the power tool.
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Use the button (11) on the battery to check
the charging status; 4 red LEDs indicates
fully charged, where 1 indicates low battery
status.
Charging The Battery
After charging for the first time, ensure the
battery is completely discharged before
placing on charge again. Repeat this charging
and discharging cycle 4 to 5 times to ensure
battery is correctly conditioned.
WARNING!
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Place the battery charger on a level and
stable surface. Plug the charger into a
suitable power point.
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Connect the battery to the charger so that it
clicks into place.
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Refer to the Battery Charge Level table
below for battery charger status as indicated
by LED lights.
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When the battery pack is fully charged,
unplug the charger and remove the battery
pack.
Battery Charge Level
Red
LED
Green
LED
Battery Charge Status
Charger is connected to
mains power
Connected battery is
charging
Connected battery is fully
charged
Connected battery has a
charging fault
Charger is outside correct
operating temperature
range (<0˚C / >40˚C)
If the LEDs on the charger do not come on
when charging:
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Check that the charger’s mains plug is
properly inserted into the power point.
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Check that the battery is correctly inserted
in the charger.
Connecting the battery
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Connect the battery to the battery socket
on the power tool so that it clicks into place.
Removing the battery
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Press the battery release button (9) and
remove the battery from the tool.
