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BASIC RECIPROCATING SAW OPERATION

9.1 SWITCH AND VARIABLE STROKE

RATE CONTROL - FIG. 5

Your reciprocating saw is equipped with a trigger

switch to turn the saw on and off, and to control

the speed.

To start the saw, press the trigger switch

To stop the saw, release the trigger switch.

To vary the stroke rate, simply increase or

decrease the pressure on the trigger switch.

The tighter the trigger switch is pressed, the

higher the speed.

When sawing for any extended period of time

it is possible to lock-on this saw. With the trigger

release

. The saw will continue to run. To stop the saw squeeze the trigger

and release. Note: Always ensure saw trigger

accidental starting.

9.2 GENERAL CUTTING

WARNING: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch is actuated

properly and returns to the off position when released.

WARNING: Hold the tool only by the rear handle and the insulated grip area, which helps

prevent electrical shock. When sawing into walls or floors you may encounter electrical

wiring. Sawing into a "live" wire will cause electric shock.

Make sure the workpiece is firmly anchored. Clamp the workpiece to prevent slipping or

moving while cutting.

Use the appropriate type and size of blade for the workpiece material and size.

Check for clearance beyond the workpiece so the blade will not impact another surface.

Mark the line of cut clearly. If cutting metal, apply cutting oil on the line.

Depress the trigger switch to start the saw and bring it to maximum desired cutting

stroke rate before applying the blade to the workpiece.

Do not force the tool. Place the shoe firmly on the workpiece while cutting. Use only

enough steady pressure on the blade to keep the saw cutting. Reduce pressure as the

blade comes to the end of the cut.

Cutting stroke rates should vary with the workpiece. Hard materials such as metals

require lower stroke rates, for softer materials use higher stroke rates.

Check wood, chip boards, building materials etc. for foreign objects (nails, screws, etc.)

before sawing and remove them, if necessary.

Position the pivoting footplate

work applying uniform contact pressure of feed.

If the saw blade jams, switch off the tool immediately. Widen the gap somewhat with a

suitable tool and pull out the saw blade.

FIG.5

pressed, push in the button

is off/released after each use to prevent

onto the surface of the work and saw through the

and

again