Use and Care Manual

ENGLISH
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NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely
depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be
recharged beforeuse.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
INTENDED USE
This reciprocating saw is designed for professional
sawingapplications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
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, C)
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C. 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C. Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor
ON. Releasing the trigger switch turns the motorOFF.

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.

CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended
only for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow
speed may damage yoursaw.
Fig. C
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
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Worklight (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury couldresult.
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 remain on for a short time 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

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. D–F)
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.

WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur
if the blade does not extend past the shoe and the
workpiece during the cut (Fig.D). Increased risk of
personal injury, as well as damage to the shoe and
workpiece mayresult.
Fig.D
To Install Blade into Saw
1. While holding the blade clamp release lever
3
up
(Fig.E), insert blade shank from thefront.
2. When the blade is securely in place, release thelever.
Fig.E
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