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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BASE SHOE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 4)
For maximum control and longer blade life, the base
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length.
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Open and hold the shoe-release lever (F), then slide
the shoe (B) to the desired position. The shoe can be
locked in any position.
3. Release the lever to lock the shoe in position.
PIVOTING THE SHOE (Fig. 5)
The shoe (B) pivots to provide maximum contact with the
surface being cut.
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw. Hold the saw
securely, and then pivot the shoe to the desired angle.
WARNING:
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operate the saw without the pivoting shoe in place. The
spindle may strike against the workpiece and damage the
reciprocating mechanism.
VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 6)
Your reciprocating saw is equipped with a trigger switch (C)
to turn the saw on and off, and to control the speed.
1. To start the saw, depress the lock-off button (D) and
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2. To stop the saw, release the trigger switch and allow it
to return to the “OFF” position.
3. To vary the speed, simply increase or decrease the
pressure on the trigger switch. The more tightly the
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