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k. Place the shoe firmly on the workpiece while cutting. Use only enough steady pressure on
the blade to keep the saw cutting. Do not force the tool.
l. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to the end of the cut.
m. Allow the saw to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece.
NOTICE: When sawing fiberglass, plaster, wallboard, or spackling compound, clean the motor
vents frequently with a vacuum or with compressed air. These materials are highly abrasive
and may accelerate the wear on motor bearings and brushes.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed
air.
NOTICE: Cutting speeds should vary with the workpiece. Hard materials, such as metals,
require lower speeds; use higher speeds for softer materials.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is
dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with the saw to make you careless. One
careless fraction of a second is enough to inflict serious injury.
Plunge Cutting (Fig. 11)
Your reciprocating saw is ideal for plunge cutting directly into surfaces that cannot be cut from
an edge, such as in walls or floors. Plunge cutting may be done two ways, depending on how
the blade is inserted.
Figure 11, A shows how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade facing down.
Figure 11, B shows how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade facing up.
A
B
Fig. 11
