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Code:

 RC1200 IM

Date:

 110311

Edition:

 05

Op:

 DCR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RC1200

710W

COMPACT  

RECIPROCATING SAW 

WITH MULTI POSITION  

ROTATING HANDLE

Summary of Contents for RC1200

Page 1: ...Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code RC1200 IM Date 110311 Edition 05 Op DCR INSTRUCTION MANUAL RC1200 710W COMPACT RECIPROCATING SAW WITH MULTI POSITION ROTATING HANDLE ...

Page 2: ...s 3 General safety rules 4 Additional safety rules for reciprocating saws 5 Accessories 6 Unpacking 6 Know your product 7 Setting up 8 Installing a saw blade 8 Switching on and off 8 Varying the speed 8 Changing the position of the shoe 9 Rotating the rear handle 9 General cutting 10 Plunge cutting 10 Metal cutting 11 Maintenance 11 Cleaning 11 Power cord maintenance 11 ...

Page 3: ...atisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent 909 Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new 909 Power Tool Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings...

Page 4: ...tension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock f To reduce the risk of electric shock the manufacturer recommends the use of a residual current device with a rated residual current of 30mA or less at all times 3 Personal safety a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power t...

Page 5: ...tended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety i Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 5 Service a Have your power tool serviced by a qualifie...

Page 6: ...cable is required you must ensure that it has the right ampere rating for your power tool and is in safe electrical condition After long working periods external metal parts and accessories could be hot Do not force the saw let the tool do the work at a reasonable speed Overloading will occur if too much pressure is applied and the motor slows resulting in inefficient cutting and possible damage t...

Page 7: ... 8 Shoe adjustment screw x 2 9 1 x wood cutting blade 10 1 x metal cutting blade 11 Shoe adjustment lever Know your product Before using the Reciprocating Saw familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements Use the tool only for the applications intended All other applications are expressly ruled out 4 3 7 6 1 2 8 5 9 10 11 ...

Page 8: ...Pull on the blade to ensure it is securely fastened WARNING Make sure that the blade is securely fastened before starting the saw Failure to do so may result in serious injury Switching on and off 1 Connect the plug to the mains supply 2 To start the saw squeeze the trigger switch 1 3 For convenience you can depress the lock ON button and the saw will continue to operate 4 To stop the unit squeeze...

Page 9: ...e of the material CAUTION Do not operate the reciprocating saw if the adjustable shoe is damaged or not installed Rotating the rear handle CAUTION Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply 1 The rear handle 5 can be rotated in either the right or left direction by 90 degrees 2 The rear handle must be locked into one of the three preset positions It must not be ...

Page 10: ...o keep the saw cutting Do not force the cutting allow the blade and the saw to do the work WARNING Use of excessive pressure that causes bending or twisting of the blade may cause the blade to break Plunge cutting 1 Mark the line of the cut 2 Choose a point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the blade over that point 3 Rest the front edge of the shoe on the workpiece and hold the s...

Page 11: ...etal Maintenance WARNING Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight They may vibrate loose over time Cleaning 1 Keep the tool s air vents unclogged and clean at all times 2 Remove dust and dirt regularly Cleaning is best done with a rag 3 Re lub...

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