Skil 9205 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Seguridad página 7

SM 2610938738 03-06
Preparing the Saw
BLADE SELECTION
No one blade can be efficient on all cutting
jobs. Different materials require specially
designed blades. Since your reciprocating saw
can cut so many materials, many types of SKIL
blades are available. Be sure to use the proper
blade to insure proper cutting performance.
INSTALLING A BLADE
Unplug tool from power
!
source before changing blade
WARNING
or making any adjustments.
1. Loosen the socket head cap screw and open
blade clamp with the wrench provided (Fig. 2).
2. Insert blade shank through opening in
footplate and insert blade between blade clamp
and plunger with hole in blade, engaged with
pin on plunger.
3. Tighten the socket head cap screw and
blade clamp onto the shaft pin with the wrench
provided.
TRIGGER "ON-OFF" SWITCH
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" squeeze the
trigger switch. TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF",
release the trigger switch, which is spring
loaded and will return to the "OFF" position
automatically.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
dial. The blade stroke rate may be adjusted
during cutting operation by presetting the dial
on or between any one of the six numbers.
Setting SPM rating (strokes per minute)
1-2 Low stroke
3-4 Medium stroke
5-6 High stroke
Higher speed settings are generally used for
fast cutting or when softer cutting materials
such as wood, composite materials, and
plastics. Slower speed settings are generally
used when precision is required or when
cutting harder materials. Materials typically cut
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Assembly
Operating Instructions
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Push in and pull out on the blade to be sure it is
held securely. The blade may be inserted with
the teeth facing up or down.
Note: To prevent blade from coming off,
always make sure hole in blade is engaged
with hole in shaft, and clamp has been securely
tightened.
FIG. 2
SOCKET
HEAD CAP
SCREW
BLADE
using slower speeds include sheet metal,
conduit, and pipe.
FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT
The footplate tilts in order to keep as much of
its surface in contact with the work surface
Fig. 3 . To adjust, hold saw firmly and pivot
footplate to desired position.
FIG. 3
The footplate can also be locked at desired
depths to optimize blade life and/or to limit
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PLUNGER
BLADE
CLAMP
FOOTPLATE
FOOTPLATE