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WARNING
Do not plunge cut into metal surfaces.
a. Depress the lock-off button to the locked position and then remove the battery pack from
the tool.
b. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly clamped in place to keep it from slipping or moving
while cutting.
c. Select the appropriate type and size of blade for the workpiece material and size. Install the
blade onto the tool.
d. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to make sure that the blade will extend beyond the shoe
and through the workpiece at all times.
e. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to expose unworn blade teeth for longer blade life.
f. Check for clearance behind the workpiece so that the blade will not contact another surface.
g. Mark the line of cut clearly.
h. Attach the battery pack to the reciprocating saw.
i. If the blade is inserted with the teeth facing downward, hold the tool as shown in Column A,
resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece.
NOTICE: To make plunge cutting easier, use a heavy gauge blade and install the blade with
the teeth facing upward relative to the normal upright operating position of the saw, as show in
Column B.
j. With the blade just above the workpiece, depress the lock-off button to the unlock position
and squeeze the variable-speed trigger switch to start the tool; allow it to come to the
desired speed. Then, using the edge of the shoe as a pivot, lower the blade into the
workpiece.
k. As the blade starts cutting, raise the handle of the tool slowly, until the shoe rests firmly on
the workpiece.
l. After the blade has penetrated through the workpiece, continue sawing along the marked
cutting line.
m. Allow the saw to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion, electric shock and property damage,
always check the work area for hidden gas pipes, electrical wires or
water pipes when making blind or plunge cuts.
WARNING
To avoid loss of control and serious injury, make sure that the blade
reaches the full desired speed before touching it to the workpiece.
WARNING
Do not make plunge cuts in metal materials.
