Product Components
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1. Work Area Safety:
a)
b)
c)
Electrical Safety:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Personal Safety:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Power Tool Use and Care:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Service:
a)
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
It is recommended that the tool always be supplied via a residual current device with a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less.
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the manufacturer or a
qualified agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Wear protective eye goggles and a protective mask when working with materials which produce large
amounts of chips or dust.
Wear a protective mask when sawing other fibrous materials.
Lock the shoe adjustment lever in place before turning the tool on.
Secure your workpiece with clamps. Always lead the power cable away from the machine towards
the rear.
Only move machine towards the workpiece when switched on.
Always hold machine with both hands and ensure that you have a safe footing while working.
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before carrying out any work on the machine.
Incorrect handling may damage the machine. Therefore always comply with these instructions.
Use only sharp saw blades which are in perfect condition; replace cracked, distorted or blunt saw blades
immediately.
Machine should only be switched on with blade installed and shoe adjustment lever locked in place.
Select tools and stroke rate according to material. Take care to maintain a constant read rate.
Do not attempt to stop the saw blade with lateral pressure after switching off.
Only use genuine accessories.
Always use the correct supply voltage. The voltage specifications on the rating plate must correspond
with the mains voltage.
Do not start the saw with the blade touching any surface. The blade action will bounce the tool and may
cause body injury.
Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before putting it down. A running tool will jerk when the blade
tip contacts any surface.
Do not let anyone under the age of 18 years operate this saw.
Always stand to one side when operating the saw and allow the blade to come to rest naturally.
When cutting round wood, use clamps to prevent the work piece from turning on both sides of the blade.
Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste close to the blade.
Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be left around the work area.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the work piece and remove all nails and other foreign objects before sawing.
Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine. Do not slow or stop a blade
with a piece of wood or other objects.
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this user manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Anyone using vibration tools regularly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical check-ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened
from use. Pregnant woman or people or have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool. If you feel any
symptoms related to vibration (such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers), seek medical
advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice.
Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop
use immediately.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Safety Instructions for Reciprocating Saw
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury. Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and
save these instructions.
The machine must not be damp and must not be operated in a wet environment. Always inspect the cable
and plug before using machine. Only have damage repaired by a qualified professional. Only insert the plug
into the mains socket when the machine is switched off. Wear protective gloves and sturdy footwear.
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent
physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Pre-Operation
Changing / Fitting a Saw Blade
- 05 -
Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the mains power supply
before making any adjustments.
Before plugging in the power cord, always pull
on the blade to make sure it is securely locked
in the blade clamp. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury.
WARNING! Do not operate the reciprocating
saw if the adjustable shoe is not installed and
fitted correctly.
2
11
Fig. 2
3a 3b
Fig. 1
The rear handle of this tool can be rotated around the
main body of the motor and locked at three different
angles (-90°, 0°, +90°) so that you can operate the tool
in the 6most comfortable position.
6
Fig. 3
Open the Blade Clamp (3b) by rotating it in an anti–clockwise
direction entirely (Fig.1). This will retract the pin and allow
the saw blade to be inserted.
Insert the saw blade into the Chuck (3a) to the deepest
position and release the Blade Clamp (3b) to lock the
blade in position.
Carefully pull on the blade to ensure it is securely fastened.
Pull the Locking Lever for Shoe Adjustment (11)
downwards (Fig.2).
Adjust the shoe (2) to the desired position.
Secure the shoe (2) in place by raising the Locking Lever
for Shoe Adjustment (11) to the original position.
Push back the Rotating Handle Lock Button (6) to
unlock the rear handle (Fig.3).
Turn the rear handle to desired angle and release
the Rotating Handle Lock Button (6) to lock into
desired position.
Turn the rear handle left or right so that it locks at the
nearest preset position with a light click. The rear
handle can only be adjusted to -90°, 0°, 90° angles.
1.
2.
3.
Shoe Adjustment
1.
2.
3.
Rear Handle Adjustment
1.
2.
3.
When the power cord is plugged into the mains power
outlet, LED Worklight (4) will shine.
This LED Worklight can assist in better vision when
working in darker areas.
The LED Worklight (4) will turn off when the power cord
is disconnected from the mains power supply.
LED Worklight
Operation
Switching ON & OFF
Note:
The trigger switch of this reciprocating saw features variable speed control.
Switching ON:
1.
2.
Switching OFF:
1.
Continuous Operation:
1.
2.
Operation (Cont.)
General Cutting
1.
2.
3.
4.
Plug the cord set into the mains power outlet.
Once you have adjusted the speed of the saw blade,
fully press the trigger switch (10) to operate the
machine.
Fully release the trigger switch (10).
To turn ON: Press the Lock-On Button (8) after the Trigger Switch (10) is fully pressed (Fig.6), then remove
your finger off the Trigger Switch (10) – the reciprocating saw will be under continuous running status.
To turn OFF: Fully press the Trigger Switch (10) and the Lock-On Button (8) will spring up back to its
original position, then remove your finger off the Trigger Switch (10).
Install the Blade and adjust the Shoe for the job.
Press and release the Trigger to ensure that the Lock-On Button is off.
Plug the power cord into a mains power outlet.
Make sure the Blade is clear of any foreign material and the power cord or extension cord are out of the
path of the Blade.
Ensure that the material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a vice
or clamped to the work bench.
Mark out a cutting line.
To begin sawing, grip the saw firmly with both hands and away from you. Rest the front of the Shoe on
your workpiece with the blade above the workpiece.
Switch on the tool and wait until the saw has reached its full speed before touching the work material.
Guide the saw blade into the workpiece.
For continuous cutting, press the Lock-On Button (8) after the Trigger Switch (10) is fully pressed , then
remove your finger off the Trigger Switch (10).
Allow the saw to come to a complete stop before setting it down.
To prevent accidents, turn off the saw and disconnect the plug from the mains power supply after use.
Clean and store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
Install a metal cutting blade (included).
Coat the cutting surface with cutting oil to prevent the blade from overheating.
Follow the general cutting procedures found on page 15.
5.
6.
7.
IMPORTANT:
Do not start the saw if the blade is in contact with anything before operation.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Metal Cutting
Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminium, brass and copper can be cut with your saw. Be
careful not to bend or twist the blade and do not force the cutting action.
We recommend that you use cutting oil to lubricate the cutting surface when sawing soft metals and steel.
It keeps the blade cooler and prolongs blade life.
When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the work in a vice if possible and cut close to the vice.
To cut thin sheet metal, sandwich the sheet between hardboard or plywood and clamp layers to prevent
vibration and the tearing of the metal.
1.
2.
3.
Maintenance, Cleaning, Storage
1.
2.
This machine has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper machine care and regular cleaning.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified electrician in order to
avoid a hazard.
General Inspection
1.
2.
Cleaning:
●
●
●
Storage:8
Store the reciprocating saw in a safe, clean, and dry location out of the reach of children.
Save this instruction manual for future reference.
Technical Specifications
Manual Version 1.0, Issue Date: 08/2015
Disposal Instructions
Keep the ventilation slots of the tool unclogged and clean at all times to prevent overheating of the
engine. Regularly clean the tool’s air vents with compressed dry air.
Regularly clean the machine housing using a soft cloth, preferably after each use. If the dirt does not
come off, use a soft cloth moistened with soapy water. Never use solvents such as petrol, alcohol,
ammonia water, etc. These solvents may damage the plastic parts.
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that they are properly tightened.
Regularly clean the air vents of the tool.
Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents, water or chemicals to clean your power tool.
Do not immerse any part of the grinder in liquids.
Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust.
Ensure the machine is unplugged from the mains power outlet before changing and
fitting a blade.
