Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automat-
ically stops without any indication. In this situation, turn
the tool off and stop the application that caused the tool
to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, let the
tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, remove
the battery from the tool and charge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
NOTICE:
Do not use the lock/speed change lever
while the tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
► Fig.3: 1. Lock/speed change lever 2. Switch trigger
3. Status of the lock/speed change lever
► Fig.4
To start the tool, depress the lock/speed change lever
from either A or B side and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Max tool speed can be changed in 2 steps.
•
For high speed
When the lock/speed change lever is depressed
from A side, the stroke speed is at "2".
•
For low speed
When the lock/speed change lever is depressed
from B side, the stroke speed is at "1".
When the lock/speed change lever is in
tool is locked and the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
Selecting the speed
High speed is suitable for cutting soft materials such as
wood. Low speed is suitable for cutting hard materials
such as metal.
Material
Wood
ALC
Mild Steel
Stainless Steel
Cast Iron
Aluminum
Plastic
NOTICE:
Always use the recipro saw blade
intended for cutting the material that you are
going to cut. Especially, when cutting stainless
steel or cast iron pipe, be sure to use the recipro
saw blade exclusively designed for cutting such
materials.
NOTICE:
Depending on the materials to be cut,
cutting in high speed may shorten the life of the
recipro saw blade.
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position, the
Lock/speed
Strokes per
change lever
minute
position
2
0 - 3,000
(High speed)
1
0 - 2,300
(Low speed)