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BLADE SELECTION
In order to obtain the best performance from
the saw, it is important to select the correct
blade for the particular application and type
of material to be cut.
BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY
Sliding the Shoe in or
out
For maximum control
and longer blade life,
the base assembly
slides in or out in or-
der to adjust the ef-
fective stroke length.
1. Disconnect the saw from the power supply.
2. Press the shoe-release button, and slide the
shoe to the desired position. The shoe can be
locked in any position.
3. Release the shoe-release button in order to
lock the shoe in the desired position.
Pivoting the shoe The
shoe pivots in order
to provide maximum
control against the
surface being cut.
1. Disconnect the saw
from the power sup-
ply.
2. Hold the saw securely, and then pivot the
shoe to the desired angle.
SCROLLING/ORBITAL/STRAIGHT FUNCTION
1. Disconnect the saw
from the power sup-
ply.
2. Turn the indicator
to the “
” position
in order to allow the
saw head to be ro-
tated relative to the
body.
3. Move the knob to either cutting action set-
ting in order to lock the saw head in position.
4. Turn the knob to the “
” position for
straight cutting action.
5. Turn the knob to the “
” position for or-
bital cutting action.
This reciprocating saw has pendulum action
in order to make the blade swing slightly as it
cuts. Pendulum action increases the speed of
cut, but may result in a rougher finish to the
cut in some materials.
Experiment on a piece of scrap material in or-
der to determine the optimum pendulum ac-
tion setting.
GENERAL CUTTING
1. Hold the saw firmly so that it is positioned in
front of and away from the operator.
2. Make sure the saw blade is clear of any for-
eign material.
3. Make sure the material to be cut is securely
supported. Small workpieces must be securely
clamped in a vise or clamped to a workbench
or table.
4. Clearly mark the cutting line.
5. Depress the trigger switch in order to start
the cutting action.
6. Place the base assembly (shoe) against the
work, and then move the blade into the work-
piece.
7. Do not force. Use only enough pressure to
keep the saw cutting. Let the blade and the
saw do the work. The use of excessive pressure
may cause bending or twisting of the blade,
which may result in broken blades.
PLUNGE CUTTING
1. Clearly mark the cutting line.
2. Choose a convenient starting point inside
the area to be cut out, and place the tip of the
blade above that point.
3. Rest the front edge of base assembly (shoe)
on the workpiece, and hold it firmly in posi-
tion.
4. Depress the trigger switch in order to start
the cutting action.
5. When the saw blade reaches full cutting
speed, slowly tilt saw downward until the tip
of the blade starts cutting the workpiece.
6. After the blade penetrates the workpiece,
tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to
the workpiece.
METAL CUTTING
The saw can be used to cut metals, such as
sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminium, brass,
and copper. Be careful not to twist or bend the
saw blade. Do not force.
The use of cutting oil is recommended when
cutting soft metals and steel.
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