Reciprocating Saw 241-0433 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference. For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-917-4374. (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Est.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Overview/Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. WARNING: Risk of fire and electric shock. Dry location use only. Do not expose to rain. Risk of injury. 3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. 5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE SERVICE 1. Have your power tool serviced by a 1.qualified Have your serviced by a repairpower persontool using only identical qualified repairparts. personThis using identical replacement willonly ensure that replacement Thistool willisensure that the safety of parts. the power maintained. the safety of the power tool is maintained. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES FOR RECIPROCATING SAW RECIPROCATING SAW 1.
product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker. SAFETy SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
OVERVIEW Lock-off Button Tool-less Blade clamp lever Variable speed trigger switch Shoe locking lever Pivot shoe Tool-less Blade clamp LED worklight SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS No load Speed 0-3300 SPM Blade stroke 1’’ (25mm) Weight 5lbs. 9oz.
ASSEMBLY TOOL-LESS BLADE CHANGE SYSTEM The saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the blade. Pivoting the blade clamp lever to install or remove the saw blade. VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH The variable-speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.
OPERATION TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK (FIG. 1) FIG. 1 VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 2) FIG. 2 ATTACH Trigger switch DETACH 1. M ake sure that the reciprocating saw is “OFF” 2. Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves on the bottom of the saw, and then attach the battery pack to the saw. NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the battery pack snaps into place and the battery pack is secured to the tool before beginning operation. TO DETACH BATTERY PACK (FIG. 1) 1.
OPERATION BASE SHOE ADJUSTMENT (FIG.5) T FIG. 5 OU Your reciprocating saw has a built-in LED work light for illuminating the cutting area. To activate the LED work light, squeeze the lock-off button and depress the trigger switch. The light will automatically turn off within 10 seconds after releasing the trigger. IN BLADE SELECTION In order to obtain the best performance from the saw, it is important to select the correct blade for the particular application and type of material to be cut.
OPERATION WARNING: Before attach the battery pack on the tool, 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 floors you may encounter electrical wiring. Sawing into a “live” wire will cause electric shock. 1. R emove the battery pack from the saw. 2. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly clamped. 3.
OPERATION WARNING: Do not plunge cut into metal surfaces. 1. I nsert the blade into the tool. If the blade inserted with the teeth facing downward, hold the tool as shown in Column A, resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece. 2. If you inserted the blade with the teeth facing upward, hold the tool as shown in Column B, resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece as shown. 3.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operations, or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used to work on fiber glass boats and sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster.
MAINTENANCE ADJUST THE LOCKING SCREWS OF THE BASE SHOE (FIG.8) FIG. 8 Base shoe After using the tool for a period of time, if the base shoe is loosen during the operation even if you pivot the shoe-release lever counterclockwise to secure the shoe, you can rotate the hex wrench counterclockwise to fully tighten two locking screws of the base shoe.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No battery pack attached. Attach a battery pack. Battery pack is exhausted. Charge the battery pack. Blade cannot be removed. Saw dust in the slot. Clean the clamp slot with brush. Cutting is difficult. Saw is damaged. Replace the saw. The base shoe is loose during the operation. Two locking screws of the base shoe are not fully tightened. Fully tighten two locking screws. Refer to the “MAINTENANCE” part for more information. The saw does not work.
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