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KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW
Saw Blade
TOOL PURPOSE
Cut through almost anything with your WEN Reciprocating Saw. Refer to the following diagrams to become familiar-
ized with all the parts and controls of your reciprocating saw. The components will be referred to later in the manual
for assembly and operation instructions.
Power Trigger
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING / INSTALLING SAW BLADES
1. Select a saw blade with a 1/2-inch universal shank. If narrow kerf cuts are
required, a thinner blade would be preferable. Saw blades should never be
longer than is required for the intended cut.
2. Twist the quick release blade chuck (Fig. 1 - 1) counterclockwise to open
up the jaws and allow room for sliding in a blade.
3. Place the shank of the blade into the jaws as far as it can go. Release the
blade holder, allowing it to snap back in position.
4. Check the blade’s security by tugging lightly to confirm that it has locked
into position.
Footplate
Quick-Release
Blade Chuck
Front Grip
Lock Off Switch
Rear Handle
4.0Ah Battery Pack
WARNING!
Never make any adjustments or blade installations while the battery is installed. Make sure
that saw blades are free of fine material, such as small slivers of metal or wood. Use protective gloves during
operation and assembly.
5. If you are changing a saw blade, always make sure that it has cooled down completely before attempting to re-
move it. Friction from various workpiece materials can cause the blades to get very hot directly after operation. To
remove, twist the blade chuck and carefully slide the blade out of position.
NOTE:
If the blade is hot, just twist the quick release and hold it upside down so the blade falls out without any
physical contact.
Fig. 1
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Footplate Adjustment
Screw (Underside)
