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geNeRAL CUTTINg
1. Unplug the reciprocating saw from the power supply.
2. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly anchored. Clamp the workpiece to prevent it from slipping or
moving while cutting.
3. Use the appropriate type and size of blade for the workpiece material and size.
4. Adjust the pivoting shoe as necessary to make sure that the blade will extend beyond the shoe and the
workpiece at all times.
5. Adjust the pivoting shoe as necessary to expose unused blade teeth for longer blade life.
6. Check for clearance beyond the workpiece so the blade will not impact another surface.
7. Mark the line of cut clearly. If cutting metal, apply cutting oil on the line.
8. Plug in the saw.
9. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Make sure to keep your hands on the insulated gripping areas only.
10. Depress the trigger switch to start the saw and bring it to maximum desired cutting speed before applying
the blade to the workpiece.
11. Do not force the tool. Place the pivoting shoe firmly on the workpiece while cutting. Use only enough
steady pressure on the blade to keep the saw cutting. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to the end of
the cut.
12. Cutting speeds should vary with the workpiece. Hard materials, such as metals, require lower speeds; use
higher speeds for softer materials.
13. Allow the saw to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece.
14. If sawing fibreglass, plaster, wallboard, or spackling compound, clean the saw motor vents frequently with
a vacuum or compressed air. These materials are highly abrasive and may accelerate the wear on motor
bearings and brushes.
PLUNge CUTTINg
(fig 4)
Your reciprocating saw is ideal for plunge cutting directly
into surfaces that cannot be cut from an edge, such as
walls or floors. Plunge cutting may be performed two
ways, depending on how the blade is inserted.
Column A shows how to plunge cut with the teeth of the
blade facing down. Column B shows how to plunge cut
with the teeth of the blade facing up.
1. Unplug the reciprocating saw from power supply.
2. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly clamped in
place.
3. Use the appropriate type and size of blade for the
workpiece material and size.
4. Insert the blade into the tool.
5. Adjust the pivoting shoe as necessary to make sure
that the blade will extend beyond the shoe and the
workpiece at all times.
6. Adjust the pivoting shoe as necessary to expose unworn blade teeth for longer blade life.
7. Check for clearance behind the workpiece so that the blade will not impact another surface.
8. Plug in the saw.
9. Column A shows how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade facing down. Column B shows how to
plunge cut with the teeth of the blade facing up.
10. While resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece and with the blade just above the workpiece, depress
the lock-off button and trigger switch to start the saw and bring it to the maximum desired cutting speed.
Then, using the edge of the shoe as a pivot, lower the blade into the workpiece.
11. As the blade starts cutting, raise the handle of the tool slowly, until the shoe rests firmly on the workpiece.
12. After the blade has penetrated through the workpiece, continue sawing along the marked cutting line.
OPERA
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INSTRUCTIONS
OPERA
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INSTRUCTIONS
wARNINg!
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Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch is actuated properly and
returns to the off position when released.
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Hold the tool only by the plastic handle and the insulated grip area, which will help prevent
electrical shock. When sawing into walls or floors, you may encounter electrical wiring.
Sawing into a “live” wire will cause electric shock.
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Do not allow familiarity with the saw to make your careless. One careless fraction of a
second is enough to inflict serious injury.
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NOTICe:
To make plunge cutting easier, use a heavy gauge blade and install the blade with the teeth facing
upward as show in Column B.
wARNINg!
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Do not plunge cut into metal materials.
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To reduce the risk of explosion, electric shock and property damage, always check the
work area for hidden gas pipes, electrical wires or water pipes when making blind or
plunge cuts.
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To avoid loss of control and serious injury, make sure that the blade reaches maximum
speed before touching it to the workpiece.
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fig 4
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