OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. To Attach Battery Pack
a. Press the switch-lock button (F) to the lock
position
.
b. Align the raised portion on the battery pack
with the grooves on the bottom of the tool,
then slide the battery pack onto the tool, as
shown.
c. Make sure that the latches on the battery
pack snap into place and the battery pack is
secured to the tool before beginning operation.
NOTICE: When placing the battery pack on the
tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack
aligns with the groove on the tool and the latches
snap into place properly. Improper assembly of the battery pack can cause damage to internal
components.
To Detach Battery Pack
a. Press the switch lock button (F) to the lock position
b. Press the battery-release buttons to release the battery pack.
c. Pull forward on the battery pack to remove it from the tool.
WARNING
• Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, always press the switch lock
button marked
when carrying the saw at your side.
2. Blade Selection
To obtain the best performance from the saw,
it is important to select the correct blade for the
application and type of material to be cut.
Blades with fewer teeth, e.g., 10 teeth per inch
(TPI), are typically used for cutting wood; blades
with more teeth are better for cutting metal or
plastic. We recommend 14 TPI blades for plastics
and soft metals and 18 TPI blades for hard metals.
Installing a Saw Blade
a. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
b. Rotate the sleeve around the blade clamp (B)
counterclockwise to open the clamp.
c. Insert the saw blade (H) into the blade clamp as far as possible and release the sleeve to
lock the blade in position.
d. Check that the blade is securely attached.
Removing the Saw Blade
a. Rotate the sleeve around the blade clamp (B) counterclockwise to open the clamp.
b. Remove the saw blade (H) from the blade clamp.
to lock the switch or remove the battery pack when the saw is not in use or
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Battery-release
button