help extend blade life. When cutting aluminum,
use coolant.
12. Pocket cutting (Soft materials only. Do
not plunge cut in metal surfaces.)
Mark the pocket or internal hole to be cut out.
Insert the special cutting blade with blade teeth
facing down and clamp securely. Angle the saw so
that the back edge of the blade guard is resting on
the work surface (see Fig.10&Fig.11). Use a slow
speed to start the cut to avoid breaking the blade
but increase to correct speed once the cut has
started. With the blade guard held firmly against
the work surface, start a slow but controlled
upward swing of the saw. The blade will cut into
and through the material. Always ensure the
blade is completely through the material before
cutting the remainder of the pocket.
13. Disposal of an exhausted battery pack
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or
dispose of the battery pack properly. This battery
pack contains Lithium batteries. Consult your
local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options.
Discharge your battery pack by operating your
saw, then remove the battery pack from the saw
housing and cover the battery pack connections
with heavy duty adhesive tape to prevent short
circuit and energy discharge. Do not attempt to
open or remove any of the components.
WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR
RECIPROCATING SAW
If your power tool becomes too hot, set the speed
to maximum and run no load for 2-3 minutes to
cool the motor.
Always ensure the work-piece is firmly held or
clamped to prevent movement.
The pivoting shoe must be held firmly against the
material being cut to reduce saw vibration, blade
jumping and blade breakage.
HOT battery pack protection
The normal charging temperature is between 0
o
C
and 40
o
C. When the allowable battery temperature
of 40
o
C is exceeded, charging will suspend until it
Fig 10
Fig 11
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