TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK: Insert battery
pack into the tool until an audible click is heard
(Figure C). Make sure battery pack is fully
seated and fully latched into position.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the
battery release button as shown in figure D
and pull battery pack out of the tool.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Always use proper eye
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1(CAN/
CSA Z94.3) while operating this power tool.
NOTE:
Before cutting any type of material,
be sure it is firmly anchored or clamped to
prevent slipping.
• Place blade and shoe firmly against work to
be cut.
• Switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain
maximum speed before starting the cut.
• Always hold saw firmly with both hands while
cutting as shown in figure D. Whenever
possible, the saw shoe must be held firmly
against the material being cut. This will
prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating and
will minimize blade breakage.
TRIGGER SWITCH
The tool is equipped with a switch lock-off
feature to prevent unintentional operation.
• To switch the tool on, press the lock off
button (2),
then squeeze the on/off switch (1).
• Releasing the trigger turns the motor OFF.
NOTE:
This tool has no provision to lock the
switch in the ON position, and should never be
locked in the ON position by any other means.
BLADE CLAMP RELEASE LEVER
WARNING:
Cut hazard. Turn off and
remove battery from tool before making any
adjustments or removing or installing
attachments or accessories.
WARNING:
Cut hazard. Blade breakage
may occur if the blade does not extend past the
shoe and the workpiece during the cut.
Increased risk of personal injury, as well as
damage to the shoe and workpiece may result.
TO INSTALL BLADE INTO SAW:
1. Open blade clamp release lever to its full
open position as shown in figure F.
2. Insert blade shank from the front.
3. Close blade clamp release lever. Check to
make sure blade is clamped securely.
NOTE:
BLADE CAN BE INSTALLED
UPSIDE-DOWN TO ASSIST IN FLUSH-TO
CUTTING.
TO REMOVE BLADE FROM SAW:
WARNING:
Burn hazard. Do not touch
the the blade immediately after use. Contact with
the blade may result in personal injury.
1. Open blade clamp release lever to its
full open position.
2. Remove blade.
FLUSH CUTTING (FIGURE G)
• The compact design of the recipro cating saw
motor housing and pivoting shoe permit close
cutting to floors, corners and other difficult
areas.
• To maximize flush cutting capabilities, insert
the blade shaft into the blade clamp with the
teeth of the blade facing up.
• Turn the saw upside down so you are as close
to the work surface as possible.
WOOD CUTTING (FIGURE H)
• Before cutting any type of wood, be sure the
work piece is firmly anchored or clamped to
prevent slipping.
• Place blade and shoe lightly against work to
be cut.
• Switch on saw motor before applying
pressure.
• Always hold saw firmly with both hands while
cutting. Whenever possible, the shoe must be
held firmly against the material being cut. This
will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating
and minimize blade breakage.
METAL CUTTING (FIGURE I)
• Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a
coarse blade for non-ferrous materials.
• In thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp
wood to the underside of the sheet. This will
ensure a clean cut without excess vibration or
tearing of metal.
• Avoid forcing cutting blade as this reduces
blade life and causes costly blade breakage.
NOTE:
You should spread a thin film of
oil or other coolant along the line ahead of
the saw cut for easier operation and longer
blade life. For cutting aluminum, kerosene is
preferred.
POCKET CUTTING - WOOD ONLY
(FIGURE J)
• Measure the surface area to be cut and mark
clearly with a pencil, chalk or scriber.
• Insert blade in blade clamp and tighten blade
clamp securely.
• Tip the saw backward until the bottom edge
of the shoe is resting on the work surface.
• Switch motor on, permitting blade to attain
maximum speed.
• Grip handle steadily and begin a slow,
deliberate upward swing with the handle of
the saw.
• The blade will begin to feed into material.
Always be sure blade is completely through
material before continuing with pocket cut.
NOTE:
IN AREAS WHERE BLADE
VISIBILITY IS LIMITED, USE THE EDGE OF
THE SHOE AS A GUIDE.
PROJECT TIPS
• Cut only with sharp blades; they cut cleaner,
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