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18 V CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW 

(Battery & Charger Not Included) 

 

54-8235-6 

    

   

Owner’s Manual  

    
    

    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 

Batteries: 

18 V

 

Ni-Cd (54-3102-2; sold separately) 
Li-ion (54-3100-6; sold separately) 

Variable speed: 

0

–2400 SPM (no load) 

Blade stroke: 

1" (2.5 cm) 

Blade type: 

Universal shank 

Blade change system: 

Tool free 

Blade: 

4" (10.2 cm) 

Rotating blade head: 

Locks at 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° 

Front shoe: 

Extendable and pivoting 

Chargers: 

1-hour, diagnostic (54-3103-0 or  
54-3101-4; both sold separately) 

Weight: 

6 lb 11 oz (3.04 kg) without battery 

NEED ASSISTANCE? 

Call us on our toll-free Customer Support Line:  

1-800-689-9928

 

 

Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8 

 

 

Battery not 

included 

Summary of Contents for 54-8235-6

Page 1: ...oke 1 2 5 cm Blade type Universal shank Blade change system Tool free Blade 4 10 2 cm Rotating blade head Locks at 0 90 180 and 270 Front shoe Extendable and pivoting Chargers 1 hour diagnostic 54 310...

Page 2: ...r cordless reciprocating saw 10 Accessories and contents 11 12 Available accessories 11 Contents 11 12 Assembly and operation 13 21 Installing a battery in the reciprocating saw 13 Installing a blade...

Page 3: ...e permanent eye damage Prescription eyeglasses ARE NOT a replacement for proper eye protection WARNING Non compliant eyewear can cause serious injury if broken during the operation of a power tool SAV...

Page 4: ...VIRONMENT WARNING Dust that is created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer birth defects or other genetic a...

Page 5: ...contact between the operator s body and grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if the operator s body is grounded Do not expose...

Page 6: ...t it was designed to work at Do not use a power tool if it cannot be turned ON or OFF using the power switch A tool that cannot be controlled using the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconn...

Page 7: ...could cause serious injury when they break Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the saw blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live w...

Page 8: ...following battery packs 18 V Nickel Cadmium 54 3102 2 18 V Lithium ion 54 3100 6 WARNING Only use the battery packs listed above to power this tool Using any other battery pack could cause serious in...

Page 9: ...construction Protective grounding at grounding terminal Class I tools Revolutions or reciprocations per minute Diameter Off position Arrow Warning symbol SYMBOLS WARNING Some of the following symbols...

Page 10: ...Reciprocating saw is compatible with all 18 V PowerXchange batteries Battery pack Battery release button Trigger switch Lock off button Pivoting shoe Hex key inside battery cavity Pivoting shoe adjus...

Page 11: ...to be powered by one of the following battery packs 18 V Nickel Cadmium 54 3102 2 18 V Lithium ion 54 3100 6 WARNING Only use the battery packs listed above to power this tool Using any other battery...

Page 12: ...12 CONTENTS...

Page 13: ...the matching cavity in the tool handle where the discharged battery has been removed NOTE Make sure the battery is fully engaged with the mounting slots in the tool handle The battery release buttons...

Page 14: ...angle of the blade to the workpiece This action ensures the flat surface of the shoe is against the workpiece for better cutting action and easier control of the saw The shoe can be adjusted in or out...

Page 15: ...at 6 for the highest speed LOCK OFF BUTTON The lock off button 1 is a safety device designed to reduce the possibility of a user accidentally starting the saw Fig 6 This button must be pressed before...

Page 16: ...180 and 270 for easy cutting in any direction The 0 setting is the most commonly used setting for vertical cutting To rotate the cutting head 1 Pull back on the cutting head locking button 1 Fig 7 2 W...

Page 17: ...and panelling Drywall Fibre board and plastic Metals such as pipe steel rods sheet steel aluminium brass and copper NOTE There are many different types of blades available Generally there are metal cu...

Page 18: ...erator must read the sections of this Owner s Manual entitled GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS POWER TOOL SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY and SYMBOLS before using this cordless reciproc...

Page 19: ...bring the moving blade into contact with the workpiece at the appropriate location CAUTION Do not force the saw Use only enough force to keep the blade cutting Excessive pressure on the blade will cau...

Page 20: ...e workpiece and begins to cut After the blade cuts through the workpiece tilt the saw upward until the blade is perpendicular to the workpiece METAL CUTTING Metals such as pipe steel rods sheet steel...

Page 21: ...Always clamp the workpiece in a vise or to a workbench or table Do not hold workpiece in your hand b Never use gasoline as a lubricant or as a cleaning agent A spark from the motor may cause an explo...

Page 22: ...wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fibreglass boats and sports cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to...

Page 23: ...23 EXPLODED VIEW...

Page 24: ...late 1 6 4600560101 Front jacket 1 7 6411392513 Tapping screw 4 8 5201240101 Gear box 1 9 4406640101 Decorative plate 1 10 4405800101 Rotation switch 1 11 5500930101 Rotation switch spring 1 12 659739...

Page 25: ...screw 2 48 4406420101 Right motor housing 1 49 4406410101 Left motor housing 1 50 5614100101 Left brush holder assembly 1 51 5611200101 Carbon brush 2 52 6611280003 Retaining ring 1 53 8600100101 Swi...

Page 26: ...and limitations a A bill of sale verifying the purchase and purchase date must be provided b This warranty will not apply to any product or part thereof that is worn or broken or that has become inop...

Page 27: ...tions This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and cannot be transferred Neither the retailer nor the manufacturer shall be liable for any other expense loss or damage including but not li...

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