Use and Care Guide
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TROUBLESHOOTING
 WARNING
•  Turn the switch to the “OFF” position, press the switch lock button to lock it and remove the 
battery pack from the reciprocating saw before performing troubleshooting procedures.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
The reciprocating 
saw does not work.
Battery is depleted. Charge the battery.
Blade binds, jams, or 
burns the wood.
1. Improper operation . 1. See “OPERATING 
INSTRUCTIONS” section.
2. Dull blade. 2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Improper blade. 3. Replace blade.
Blade cannot be 
removed.
Saw dust in the blade 
clamp slot.
Clean the clamp slot with brush.
Saw vibrates or 
shakes.
1. Damaged blade. 1. Replace blade.
2. Loose blade. 2. Remove the blade and reinstall it.
The LED worklight 
blinks rapidly.
The tool has stopped 
working to protect internal 
circuits.
Release the trigger switch, wait for 
the tool to cool down, then start the 
tool again. 
The LED worklight 
blinks slowly.
The battery charge is very 
low.
Charge the battery.
WARRANTY
For 5 years from the date of purchase, the reciprocating saw is warranted for the original 
purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This guarantee does not 
cover damage due to abuse, normal wear, improper maintenance, neglect, unauthorized 
repair/alteration, or expendable parts and accessories expected to become unusable after a 
reasonable period of use.
If you think your product meets the above guarantee criteria, please return it to the place of 
purchase with valid proof of purchase and the defective product will be repaired or replaced at 
no charge. This guarantee gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights 
that vary from state to state.










