User Manual

6.0 AMP RECIPROCATING SAW 11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5. Variable-Speed Trigger Switch
Your tool is equipped with a variable-speed trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or
"OFF" by depressing or releasing the variable-speed trigger switch.
NOTICE: The variable-speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger
pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.
6. General Cutting
WARNING: Never use the wood- cutting blade for cutting metals. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Before plug the tool into the power source, always check to determine
that the switch performs properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.
WARNING: Hold the tool only by the plastic handle and the insulated grip area to help
prevent electrical shock. When sawing into walls or oors you may encounter electrical
wiring. Sawing into a “live” wire will conduct electricity into the tool.
a. Make sure the workpiece is rmly anchored. Clamp the workpiece to prevent
slipping or moving while cutting.
b. Intall the appropriate type and size of blade for the workpiece material and size.
c. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to make sure that the blade will extend beyond
the shoe and through the workpiece at all times.
d. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to expose unworn blade teeth for longer blade
life.
e. Check for clearance behind the workpiece so that the blade will not contact another
surface.
f. Mark the line of cut clearly. If cutting metal, apply cutting oil to the line.
g. Plug the reciprocating saw into the power source.
h. Hold the saw rmly with both hands. Make sure to keep your hands on the insulated
gripping areas only.
i. Squeeze the variable-speed trigger switch to start the saw and bring it to the
maximum desired cutting speed before applying the blade to the workpiece.
j. Place the shoe rmly on the workpiece while cutting. Use only enough steady
pressure on the blade to keep the saw cutting. Do not force the tool.
k. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to the end of the cut.
l. Allow the saw to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the
workpiece.