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User’s manual
• Become familiar with the operation of the
reciprocating saw. Read this Owner’s Manual
carefully. Learn the applications, limitations,
and specific, potential hazards related to this
reciprocating saw. Following this rule will re-
duce the risk of electric shock, fire, and serious
injury
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday eyeglasses may have impact resistant
lenses, but they are NOT safety glasses. Follow-
ing this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.
• Protect your lungs. Wear a facemask or dust
mask if the operation is dusty. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal in-
jury.
• Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protec-
tion during periods of extended operation.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of seri-
ous personal injury.
FEATURES
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE RECIPROCATING
SAW
Before attempting to use this reciprocating
saw, become familiar with all of its operating
features and safety requirements.
This reciprocating saw features the ideal speed/
stroke combination for efficient cutting. For
optimum performance and safety, read the fol-
lowing operating instructions before using.
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the
reciprocating saw to cause a lack of alertness.
A fraction of second of carelessness is enough
to cause sever injury.
KNOW YOUR TOOL
1. SAW BLADE
2. BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY
3. SCROLLING/ORBITAL/STRAIGHT FUNCTION
4. VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER
5. TOOL-FREE BLADE CHANGE SYSTEM
6. SHOE-RELEASE BUTTON
7. LIVE TOOL INDICATOR LIGHT
WARNING: Remove the reciprocating saw
from the package, and examine it carefully. Do
not discard the carton or any packaging mate-
rial until all parts have been examined.
WARNING: If any part of the reciprocating
saw is missing or damaged, do not use the saw
until the part has been repaired or replaced.
Failure to head this warning could result in se-
rious injury.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TRIGGER SWITCH
1. Depress the trigger
switch to turn the saw
ON.
2. Release the trigger
switch to turn the saw
OFF.
VARIABLE SPEED
The trigger switch delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure, and lower speed
with decreased trigger pressure.
LIVE TOOL INDICATOR
Your reciprocating saw also has a “live tool in-
dicator” green light, located where the power
cord enters the handle.
This green light is always on when the saw is
plugged into a power source.
INSTALLING A SAW BLADE
1. Disconnect the saw from the power supply.
2. Open the blade-clamp lever. Insert the
saw blade into the blade clamp as far
as possible, and close the blade-clamp
lever to lock the blade in position.
REMOVING THE SAW BLADE
1. Disconnect the saw from the power supply.
2. Open the blade-clamp lever.
3. Remove the saw blade from the blade
clamp.
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