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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Stroke Length ......................................................... 1-1/8 in.
Switch .......................................................... Variable Speed
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended for use
with this product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard wood)
Cutting masonite and plastic
Cutting drywall
Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, alu-
minum, brass, and copper
SELECTING BLADES
Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to
obtain the best performance from the saw. Select the blade
based on the application and on the material you wish to
cut. Selecting the right blade will give you a smoother, faster
cut and prolong the life of the blade.
Blades with fewer teeth, 10 teeth per inch (TPI) are typically
used for cutting wood, while blades with more teeth are
better for cutting metal or plastic. We recommend 14 TPI for
plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI for hard metals.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 1, page 9.
Unplug the saw.
Lift the blade release lever.
Insert saw blade until it is fully seated.
NOTE: Blade can be installed with teeth facing either up
or down.
Lower the blade release lever.
To remove the blade, lift the blade release lever.
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 2,
page 9
.
To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger.
To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
Strokes per Minute ......................................... 0-3,000 max.
Input ..................................120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 10 Amps