TO INSTALL BATTERY PACk: Insert battery pack into tool as shown in figure B.
Ensure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into position.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACk: Depress the battery release button as shown in figure
C and pull battery pack out of 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 lightly against work to be cut.
• Switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain maximum speed before applying pressure.
• 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 LOCk-OFF SWITCh
Release the trigger lock-off by sliding the switch to the unlocked position shown in figure
E. To lock the trigger while the tool is not in use slide the trigger in the opposite direction
shown in figure F.
TRIGGER ON/OFF SWITCh
Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor ON.
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 COLLAR
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. Twist open the blade clamp collar to its full open position as shown in figure G.
2. Insert blade shank fully into blade clamp collar.
3. Release blade clamp collar. Gently tug on the blade to ensure 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. Twist open blade clamp collar to its full open position.
2. Remove blade.
FLUSh CUTTING- FIGURE h
• 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 I
• Before cutting any type of wood, be sure the work piece is firmly anchored or clamped to
prevent slipping.
• Place blade and shoe firmly against work to be cut.
• Switch on saw motor before starting the cut.
• 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 J
• Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a coarse blade for non-ferrous materials.
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