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RECIPROCATING SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
RECIPROCATING SAW SAFETY
1. Wait for the blade to stop before setting the tool down.
An exposed blade may engage the surface, leading to
possible loss of control and serious injury.
2. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces.
Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of
the tool “live” and could give the operator an electric
shock.
3. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform using
clamps or another practical method. Holding the work-
piece by hand or against the body leaves it unstable and
may lead to a loss of control.
4. Secure the material being cut. Never hold it in your
hand or across your legs. Small workpieces must be ad-
equately secured. Unstable support causes the blades to
bind, resulting in a loss of control and possible injury.
5. Always start the saw before the blade is in contact
with the workpiece. Let the blade reach full speed before
using the tool. The saw can vibrate or chatter and pos-
sibly kick back if the cutting speed is too slow.
6. Check the workpiece for nails. If there are nails, either
remove them or set them well below intended finished
surface. If the saw blades strike objects like nails it may
cause serious personal injury from kickback. Saw blades
that can handle nails are available on the market; just
make sure to check the specifications of the blade.
7. Make sure the tool is OFF and the battery is removed
before changing accessories. Accidental start-ups may
occur during an accessory change. Before reinstalling
the battery, check that the ON /OFF switch is OFF.
8. Keep handles and hands dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery surfaces can prevent you from
safely maintaining control of the power tool. Always hold
the tool firmly with both hands for maximum control.
9. Never cut pressurized tanks or any containers con-
taining hazardous or flammable materials.
10. Never pull the saw backwards over the workpiece.
11. When sawing, the adjustable footplate must always
stay flush against the workpiece.
12. Make sure that the tool is OFF and the battery is un-
installed before removing chips. The blades are hidden
from view and you may be cut if the blade is contacted.
13. GFCI and personal protection devices such as elec-
trician’s rubber gloves and footwear will increase per-
sonal safety.
14. Loose or misaligned blades have the potential to
strike tool housing and damage the tool as well as cause
possible injury. Make sure blades are properly installed
before operation.
15. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your
tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble
any portion of the tool. Internal wires may be misplaced
or pinched and safety guard return springs may be im-
properly mounted.
16. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tet-
rachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
17. Only use undamaged saw blades. If too much wear
and tear is shown on the blade, get a new blade before
trying to cut anything.
18. Never stop the saw blade by pinching the blade on
either side. Applying pressure to either side of the blade
could result in injury. Do not touch the saw blade af-
ter operation, as it may be hot, especially when cutting
metal.
