Use and Care Manual

ENGLISH
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This reciprocating saw is a professional power tool. DO NOT
let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use thistool.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A, D)
Lock-off Button and Trigger switch
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button
2
.
To lock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as
shown in Figure D. Always lock the trigger switch
1
when
carrying or storing the tool to eliminate unintentional
starting.
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as
shown in Figure D. Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor
ON. Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF.
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WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the
switch in the ON position, and should never be locked
ON by any other means.
The variable speed trigger switch will give you added
versatility. The further the trigger is depressed the higher
the speed of the saw.
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CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended
only for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow
speed may damage your saw.
Fig. D
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
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Worklight (Fig. A)
There is a worklight
9
located on the end of the tool near
the shoe. The worklight is activated when the trigger switch
is depressed, and will automatically turn off 20 seconds after
the trigger switch is released. If the trigger switch remains
depressed, the worklight will remain on.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work
surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Low Battery Indicator
As the battery nears a fully discharged state, the worklight
will blink twice and then dim, dropping the brightness of
the light below the normal level. The light will continue
to blink twice every 45 seconds until the battery is fully
discharged at which time the light will turn off. Indication
time will vary based on battery pack capacity.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Blade Installation and Removal
(Fig. E–G)
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate
blade for the application. The blade should be longer than
3-1/2" (89 mm) and should extend past the shoe and the
thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Do not use jigsaw
blades with this tool.
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WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur
if the blade does not extend past the shoe and the
workpiece during the cut (Fig.E). Increased risk of
personal injury, as well as damage to the shoe and
workpiece may result.
FIG. E
To Install Blade into Saw
1. While holding the blade clamp release lever
3
up
(Fig.F), insert blade shank from the front.
2. When the blade is securely in place, release the lever.
FIG. F
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NOTE: The blade can be installed in two positions as shown
in Figure G.
FIG. G