Installing The Blade - Genesis GRS550 Manual Del Operario

Tool Uses
This tool is designed to cut wood, metal, plastic, and composites.

Installing the Blade

Check that the blade you are inserting matches the material you are cutting. Start with a
sharp blade. Twist the quick release blade clamp as far as it will go in the direction of the
engraved arrow (counterclockwise if facing the saw). Slip the new blade into blade clamp
as far as it will go. Release the blade clamp. The new blade should now be securely
fastened.
Depth of Cut Adjustment
The front Shoe can be adjusted to change the depth of cut of your reciprocating saw.
To adjust the depth of cut, loosen the front Shoe Locking Screws (located on the bottom
of the Saw Boot) by inserting the provided allen wrench and rotating counter-clockwise.
Set your depth of cut (Note: ideal depth of cut is 1" deeper than material to be cut), then
tighten the front Shoe Locking Nut securely.
Turning the Tool On
To turn the tool on, depress the on/off switch. The tool can be locked on by depressing
the lock-on button and the on/off switch at the same time, then releasing pressure on the
on/off switch. Caution – The lock-on feature is to relieve fatigue on the trigger finger only.
Grip tool firmly at all times while it is running, and keep both hands away from cutting
area. To release the lock-on button, depress the on/off switch.
5 Position Rotatable Handle
your saw is equiped with a five position rotating handle for
greater control and manoeuvrability in tight places.
To select a position, pull back on the Black realease button
on the top, handle side of the saw.
Cutting Action
The reciprocating saw blade is doing most of its cutting as it travels towards the operator.
Depending on the type of material and cutting speed, this can cause splintering on the
surface of the workpiece that is facing the operator. Therefore, if possible, position
yourself or the workpiece so that the desired "good" side of the workpiece is facing away
from the operator.
General Cutting
Clamp your workpiece if it is portable. Rest the front shoe of the saw on your workpiece
(be sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece) and start the saw. Start the cut,
exerting enough pressure in the direction of the cut to keep the blade cutting, and enough
forward pressure to keep the shoe pressed firmly against the workpiece at all times. Do
not force the cut or stall the saw. Don't bend or twist the blade. Let the tool and the blade
do the work.
In general, coarser blades are for wood, plastics, and composites, and finer blades are
for cutting metal. Chattering or vibration may indicate you need a finer blade or higher
speed. If the blade overheats or clogs, it may indicate you need a coarser blade or slower
speed setting. Replace blades when they become dull. Dull blades will produce poor
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