Owner's Manual Reciprocating Saw Variable Speed Double Insulated Model No. 172.17180 CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product. • • • • SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE ESPAI_IOL, PGS. 00-00 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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I I I Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric WARNING: BE SUREpersonal to read injury. and understand all instructions. shock, fire and/or serious I WORK AREA SAFETY 1. ALWAYS keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in (he presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. 8. When operating a power tool outside, ALWAYS use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or 'W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. NOTE: The extension cord must have adequate wire size AWG (American Wire Gauge) for safe, efficient use. Smaller gauge wires, have greater capacity (16 gauge wire has more capacity than 18 gauge wire). PERSONALSAFETY 1. ALWAYS stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY 1. ALWAYSuse clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. 2. DO NOT force tool. Use the correct tool and blade for your application. The correct tool and blade will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. 3.
SERVICE SAFETY 1. If any part of this saw is missing or should break, bend, or fall in any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: ALWAYS shut off the power switch and remove the saw plug from the power source and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation. 2. Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Service Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES cont. WARNING: Some dust particles created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction Jobs contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your 8.0-amp reciprocating saw has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting. These features include a variable speed dial that allows you to change the speeds for cutting a variety of materials. An adjustable/pivoting shoe for maximum control in a variety of cuts and an easy-to-grip rubber boot, The tool-less blade clamp has easy lever action for extra fast blade changes. Input Blade Stroke 8.0 Amps 11/8 in. Blade Type Rating 1/2 in.
Choosing the Correct Speed The speed you use will depend on the type of materials that you are cutting: 1. Use high speeds for cutting wood. 2. Medium speed is best for non-ferrous materials. 3. Low speed is recommended for cutting metal. NOTE:Material thickness and blade selection will also affect your speed selection. As a general rule, as the material thickness increases, the speed should be slower. I I increase speed once the cut is started.
THE SLIDING / PIVOTING SHOE (Figure 3) The shoe slides in or out to adjust the depth of cut to material being cut for maximum control and longer blade life, To Slide Shoe In or Out: (See Fig, 3) 1. Use the Allen wrench (included) to loosen the 2 screws on bottom of saw housing. 2. Slide shoe in or out to the depth of cut that you desire and retighten both screws. Fig. 3 Moves in or out _'""'">" ,#........._ 8hoe-- NOTE: The shoe also pivots to provide maximum control against the surface being cut.
METAL cu'n'ING (Figure 6) This saw has different metal cutting capacities depending upon the type of blade being used and metal being cut. 1. ALWAYSclamp the work down to Rg.6 prevent it from slipping. 2. Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a coarse blade for non-ferrous metals. 3. When cutting thin gauge sheet metals, ALWAYS clamp wood on both sides of the sheet. This will give you a clean cut without excess vibration or tearing of the metal. 4. DO NOT force the cutting blade.
SERVICE I personnel may result in misplacing of Internal wires and components, WARNING: maintenance performed by unauthorized which could cause Preventive a serious hazard. I I 1. Tool service MUST BE performed only by a Sears Service Center, Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. IMPORTANT N'OTE: All service that requires opening the saw should only be performed at a Sears Service Center. 2.
CLEANING WARNING: To avoid accidents, ALWAYS disconnect the tool from the power source BEFORE cleaning or performing any maintenance. CAUTION: Certain cleaning agents and solvents cause damage to the plastic parts. These include gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia. 1. Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc. 2.
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Manual del propietario Sierra de Movimiento Alternativo Velocidad variable Doble aislaci6n Modelo No. 172.17180 PRECAUCI6N: Lea, comprenda y siga las reglas de seguridad e instrucciones operativas de este manual, antes de usar el producto. • SEGURIDAD • OPERACI6N • MANTENIMIENTO Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 EE.UU.
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I las instrucciones. El incumplimiento de todas las ,nstruccionee siguientes podr|a producir un choque electrico, incendlo y/o lesiones ADVERTENCIA: ASEGURESE de leer.y comprender todas personales graves. SEGURIDAD DEL AREA DE TRABAJO 1. SIEMPRE mantenga el lugar de trabajo limpio y bien iluminado. Los bancos de trabajo desordenados y mal iluminados favorecen los accidentes. 2. NO utilice las herramientas eldctricas en una atm6sfera explosiva, como en presencia de liquidos inflamables, gases o polvo.
SEGURIDADELECTRICA cont. 8. Cuando utilice una herramienta eldctrica al aire libre, SIEMPRE use un cord6n de extensibn marcado "W-A" o "W". Estos cordones est&n aprobados para uso al aire libre y reducen el riesgo de cheque el_ctrico. NOTA: El cord6n de extensi6n debe tener el tamaSo de alambre adecuado AWG (American Wire Gauge) para uso eficiente y seguro. Los alambres de calibre mds pequeSo tienen mayor capacidad (el alambre de calibre 16 tiene mds capacidad que el alambre de 18). SEGURIDAD PERSONAL 1.
USOY CUIDADO DE LAS HERRAMIENTAS DE SEGURIDAD 1. SIEMPRE use mordazas u otro mdtodo prdctlco para asegurar y apoyar la pieza de trabajo en una plataforma estable. Si sujeta el trabajo con la mano crcontra su cuerpo queda inestable y puede conducir a la pdrdida de control. 2. NO fuerce la herramienta. Use la herramienta aproplada para el trabajo. La herramienta correcta hard el trabajo mejor y de manera rods segura, a la velocidad para la cual fue disefiada. 3.
SERVIClOTECNICO SEGURO 1. Si falta o se rompe, se dobla o falla alguna pieza de esta sierra o si alguno de los componentes eldctricos no funciona en forma debida, SIEMPRE apague el interruptor, desenchufe la sierra de la fuente de alimentaci6n y haga reemplazar la piezas faltantes, dafiadas o defectuosas ANTES de volver a ponefla en funcionamiento. 2. La reparaci6n de la herramienta debe ser efectuada solamente en un Centro de Servicio Sears.
REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ADICIONALES ESPECIFICAS cont. ADVERTENCIA: Algunas particulas de polvo creadas al lilar con una herramienta, moler, taladrar y hacer otros trabajos de constru'cci6n contienen quimicos que se sabe pueden producir cdncer, defectos al nacer u otros da_os reproductivos.
Su sierra alternativa de 8 amps. has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting. These features include a variable speed dial that allows you to change the speeds for cutting a variety of materials. An adjustable/pivoting shoe for maximum control in a variety of cuts and an easy-to-grip rubber boot. La abrazadera de la hoja no necesita herramienta, gracias a la fdcil acci6n de _alanca, Io cual permite cambios extra rdpidos de las hojas. hoja sin herramienta Rg.
Selecclonar la velocidad correcta La velocidad usada dependerd del tipo de materiales que estd usando: 1. Use velocidades altas para cortar madera. 2. El uso de velocidad media para materiales no ferrosos es la mds adecuada. 3. La velocidad baja se recomienda para cortar metal. NOTA: El grosor del material y la selecci6n de la hoja afectardn la selecci6n de la velocidad. Como regla,general, si el grosor del material aumenta, la velocidad debe disminuir / o ser mas baja.
DEL PATINGIRATORIO DESLIZANTE (Figura 3) El patfn se desliza hacia afuera o hacia adentro para ajustarse a la profundidad del corte a fin de cortar con el mdximo de control y alargar la vida de la hoja. Deslizar el Patfn Hacia Dentro y Hacia Fuera (Ver figura 3) 1. Use la Ilave Allen ( ) para aflojar los 2 tornillos de la parte inferior de la caja de la sierra. 2. Deslice el patfn hacia adentro o hacia afuera hasta la profundidad de corte deseada y vuelva a apretar ambos tomillos.
CORTE DE METALES (Figura 6) Esta sierra tiene diferentes capacidades para cortar metales dependiend0 del tipo de hoja que se estd usando y del metal que se estd cortando. 1. SlEMPRE use mordazas con su trabajo par evitar que se resbale. Rg.6 2. Use una hoja m&s fina para metales ferrosos y una hoja rods gruesa para metales no ferrosos. 3. AI cortar laminas delgadas de metal, SIEMPRE ponga madera en ambos tados de las Idmina, esto resultar_, en un buen corte sin el exceso de vibraci6n o desgarre del metal.
SERVIClO I personal no autorizado puede resultar en que alambres internos y componentes sean puestos en forma equivocada, ocasionando k ADVERTENClA: El mantenimiento preventivo realizado una por situacion de peligro. 1. La reparaci6n de las herramientas DEBE SER efectuada solamente por el Centro de Servicio Sears u otro personal calificado.
LIMPIEZA ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar accidentes, SIEMPRE desenchufe la herramienta ANTES de limpiarla o hacerle mantenimiento. dafiar las piezas pldsticas. Estos incluyen gasolina, tetracloruro de carb6n, solventes de limpieza a base de cloro, amoniaco y detergente PRECAUCION: domestico con amonfaco, Ciertos agentes de limpieza y solventes pueden 1. Use patios limpios para sacar la suciedad, polvo de carbbn, etc. 2.
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