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LUBRICATION
An oil supply to the air motor is important. SIOUX air line lubricators are recommended. Adjust to
deliver2 drops of SIOUX Air Motor Oil No.288 per minute. When air line lubricator is not used
remove the plug from the handle and fill the chamber with oil. Refill every four hours of operation.
Your reciprocating saw has been thoroughly lubricated at the factory. After 200 hours or six months
of continual use the lubricant in the gear case should be renewed. Access to the gear chamber is
accomplished as followed: Disassemble the saw guide, remove the gear case boot, then disassemble
the gear case cover. Carefully remove as much of the used lubricant as possible. Refill the chamber
approximately 112 full with an acid-free non-fluid lubricant.
Reassemble the gear case cover, boot and guide.
Renewal of lubricant can also be accomplished when the tool is returned to an authorized service
station for servicing.
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN: Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT: Keep work area well lit.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY: All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
4. STORE IDLETOOLS: When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or locked-up
place-out of reach of children.
5. DON’T FORCE TOOL: It will work best and safest at the designed rate.
6. USE RIGHT TOOL: Don’t force small tool to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
7. WEAR PROPER APPAREL: No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts.
8. USE SAFETY GLASSES: Use safety glasses with most tools. Also face or dust mask if it is
a cutting operation.
9. SECURE WORK: Use clamps or vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it
allows freedom of both hands to hold tool.
10. DON’T OVERREACH: Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
11. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE: Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
12. DISCONNECT TOOLS: When not in use; before servicing; when changing accessories
such as blades, bits, cutter, etc.
13. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES: Form habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
14. CAUTION: The use of an accessory with this tool not provided or specified by SIOUX
TOOLS may be hazardous.
