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Page 1: ...am nnch Stroke ECIPROCATI SAW Model No 315 171070 Save this manual for future reference CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operat ing Instructions before first use of this product Sears Roebuck and Coo Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 972000 380 1 97 ...

Page 2: ...d for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Your reciprocating saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependab...

Page 3: ...not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Faiiure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POW...

Page 4: ... A for ex_ ample SJTW A or SJOW A KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from blades Do not reach underneath work while blade is cutting Do not attempt to remove cut material while blade is cutting NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO SPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes INSPECT TOOl CORDS PERIODICALLY a...

Page 5: ...ENT PARTS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions it means attention Your safety is involved WARNING The operation of any reciprocating saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can re...

Page 6: ... composition board and all plunge cutting Keyhole blade shape permits cutting in hard to reach areas 28901 For fast rough cuts ingreen or fibrous woods l in or thicker for notching 9 timber or joists and for fast roughing in 28904 High speed steel blade for cutting ferrous metals less than 1 8 in thick 4 and for cutting tubing or pipe with a 1 8 in thick wall section or less 28984 Designed for cut...

Page 7: ...drop will cause a loss of power and the motor wil overheat If your saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply ALLENWRENCH VARIABLESPEED CONTROLSELECTOR LOC_ON BUTTON FLATHEADSCREW FORFLUSHCUTTING ALLEN WRENCHHOLDER BLADE BASE ASSEMBLY BLADE CLAMP BLADE CLAMP SCREW SETSCREW SECURESBASEASSEMBLY Fig 1 _ WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you car...

Page 8: ...may need to be stopped suddenly VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 2 Your electronic reciprocating saw has a variable speed control selector designed to allow operator control and adjustment of speed and power limits The speed and power of your saw can be increased or decreased by rotating the variable speed control selector in the direction of the arrows shown in figure 2 NOTE Hold your saw in normal oper...

Page 9: ...hen the blade clamp sticks to the saw bar and will not loosen enough to allow blades to be installed or removed If this happens loosen the blade clamp screw with the allen wrench then tap lightly on the end of the allen wrench with a mallet See Figure 4 Page 9 The base assembly of your electronic reciprocating saw is adjustable allowing the use of the blade teeth at different positions on the blad...

Page 10: ...its full rear position See Figure 7 Unplug your saw WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury_ Insert flush cutting blade on top of blade clamp as shown in figure 7 Align hole in blade shank with pin on blade clamp Page Using the flat head screw provided secure blade to saw bar assembly See Figure 7 BLADECLAMPIN FULLREARPOSITION BLADE CL...

Page 11: ... CUTTING See Figure 10 Fig 11 Metals such as sheet steel pipe steel rods aluminum brass and copper may be cut with your saw Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade Do not force We recommend cutting oil when cutting most soft metals and steel Cutting oil will also keep blades cool increase cutting action and prolong blade life Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could ignite fum...

Page 12: ...w A wire gage size A W Gv of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 75 feet or less in length A wire gage AW G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 75 _100 feet in length When working outdoors use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use The cord s jacket witl be marked WA A It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premat...

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