OSCILLATING TOOL Owner’s Manual Rating: Amperes: Speed: Oscillating angle: Weight: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 120 V, 60 Hz AC 2.0 A 21,000 OPM (no load) 2.8° 2 lb 11 oz (1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….………………………………………………………………... Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………...……….... General safety warnings ……………………………………………………………..………..... Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………………….... Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………………….………..... Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………...……….... General safety rules …………………………………………………………………..……….... Work area safety ………………………………………………………….…………..………..... Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………………….
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ! WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. ! WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Personal safety – cont’d Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Secure workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool. ! WARNING: Know your oscillating tool. Do not plug the tool into the power source until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the oscillating tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool.
KNOW YOUR OSCILLATING-TOOL ON/OFF switch Hex key holder Air vents Hex key Accessory holder ACCESSORIES A OSCILLATING TOOL COMPONENTS KEY DESCRIPTION QTY 1 1/4” Wood & drywall A 1 plunge cutting saw blade B 2” Rigid scraper blade 1 3 1/2 “ Half round wood & C 1 drywall saw blade Triangular sandpaper 1 60 grit D 1 120 grit 1 240 grit E Triangular sanding pad 1 B C E D 9
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING b) NOTE: The drawings in the assembly and operating section of this manual may differ slightly from the tool you purchased. For "closed back" accessories (Fig. 1b), the blade screw and washer must be completely removed from the tool. INSTALLING ACCESSORIES All accessories are installed on this oscillating tool in a similar manner. For the purposes of describing the accessory installation, the half circle cutting blade has been illustrated. Fig. 1a 2.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING ACCESSORIES – cont’d Fig. 4 ON/OFF SWITCH Fig. 2 INSTALLING SANDPAPER 1. Install the hook & loop sanding pad (1) onto the tool (Fig. 3). 2. Firmly press the sandpaper (2) onto the hook & loop pad. 1. To turn the tool ON, slide the ON/OFF switch (1) toward the front of the tool (Fig. 5). 2. To turn the tool OFF, slide the ON/OFF switch toward the rear of the tool.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING 3. Place the tool with the saw blade (3) lightly touching the surface of the tile and the cutting teeth NOT touching the surface to be cut. 4. Turn the tool ON (Fig. 5 Page 11). 5. When the tool reaches its maximum speed, carefully plunge the blade into the door jamb while sliding the blade along the floor tile. NOTE: Hold the tool tightly and do not put too much forward pressure on the saw blade when cutting, as this will cause the tool to vibrate excessively.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN WOOD FLOORING TO INSTALL A HEATING VENT – cont’d 2. 3. NOTE: The tool and blade should be at a 45° angle to the floor to allow the corner of the blade to plunge cut into the flooring. Install the plunge cutting saw blade for wood in the tool (Page 10). NOTE: The blade should be centered on the tool housing and NOT installed in the 90° position.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN DRYWALL FOR INSTALLING AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX – cont’d 4. USING THE SCRAPER BLADE Place the corner edge of the saw blade (2) near the drywall in the middle of one of the cutting lines. 5. When the tool reaches its maximum speed, carefully plunge the blade into the drywall until it cuts through the drywall. Complete the cut to the corner of the rectangle. NOTE: Hold the tool tightly and do not put too much pressure on the saw blade when cutting. 6.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL ! WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease etc. ! WARNING: Do not allow brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. to come into contact with plastic parts.
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PARTS LIST ! WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the oscillating tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this oscillating tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-866-349-8665 Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
