7 - English
OPERATION
VARIABLE SPEED
The variable speed switch delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
NOTE: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from the
switch during use. Do not be concerned; this is a normal
part of the switch function.
ADJUSTING SHOE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 3, page 9.
The reciprocating saw has a shoe assembly that pivots up
and down in both directions to ensure the shoe is flat against
the cutting surface at all times. The adjustable shoe also
slides in and out, which allows for the use of the blade teeth
at different positions on the blade.
To change positions of the shoe assembly:
Unplug the saw.
Using a 5 mm hex key (not provided), loosen the hex bolt
on the right side of the tool housing.
Reposition shoe assembly as desired.
Retighten hex bolt securely.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figure 4,
page 9
.
Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise or with clamps.
Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material
and that the power cord and extension cord are out of
the blade path.
Mark the line of cut clearly.
Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
Depress the switch trigger to start the cutting action.
Set the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
Move the blade into the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Keep
pressure on the shoe, against the workpiece.
WARNING:
Cutting into electrical wiring can cause the blade, the blade
clamp, and the saw bar assembly to become electrically
live. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into a wall;
grasp only the insulated surfaces on the tool. Make sure
hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical
hazards are not in the blade path when cutting into a wall.
PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD
See Figure 5,
page 9
.
Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise or with clamps.
Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material
and that the power cord and extension cord are out of
the blade path.
Mark the line of cut clearly.
Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
Choose a convenient starting point inside the cutting area
and place the tip of the blade over that point.
Rest the front edge of the shoe assembly on the
workpiece and hold it firmly in position during the cut.
Depress the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
reach full cutting speed.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until
the motor reaches full speed. Failure to heed this warning
can cause you to lose of control of the saw and result in
serious injury.
Tilt the saw downward until the tip of the blade starts
cutting the workpiece.
Allow the saw to penetrate the workpiece.
Tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to the
workpiece.
WARNING:
Blades longer than 6 in. can whip and should not be used
for plunge cutting. Failure to heed this warning can result
in serious personal injury.
METAL CUTTING
See Figure 6,
page 9
.
You may cut metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods,
aluminum, brass, and copper with the saw.
Observe the following tips when metal cutting:
Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade.
Do not force the tool and use a slow speed setting.
Use cutting oil when cutting soft metals and steel. Cutting
oil also keeps the blades cool, increases cutting action,
and prolongs blade life.
Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could
ignite fumes.
Clamp the workpiece firmly and cut close to the clamping
point to eliminate any vibration of the work. When cutting
conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the workpiece in a vise
if possible and cut close to the vise. To cut thin sheet
material, “sandwich” the material between hardboard or
plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and
material tearing.
Always keep firm pressure on the shoe to hold it securely
against the workpiece.
