See Warranty on page 6 for important information about commercial use of this product.
Operating Instructions
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or
property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
Description
Professional air reciprocating saws are
air tools designed for cutting a variety
of materials, and can be used with
metal or wood cutting blades. This tool
is especially useful for cutting plywood
for woodworking projects and for
cutting automotive sheet metal.
Unpacking
After unpacking the unit, inspect
carefully for any damage that may have
occurred during transit.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information
that is very important to know and
understand. This information is
provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help
recognize this information, observe the
following symbols.
Danger indicates
an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious
injury.
Warning indicates
a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.
Caution indicates
a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, MAY result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice indicates
important
information, that if not followed, may
cause damage to equipment.
NOTE: Information that requires special
attention.
© 2011 Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer
Important Safety Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS
This manual contains safety, operational
and maintenance information. Contact
your Campbell Hausfeld representative
if you have any questions.
should always be followed, including
the following:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
dust when you cut, sand, drill
or grind materials such as
wood, paint, metal, concrete,
cement, or other masonry. This dust
often contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wear protective
gear.
REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes!
Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.
For parts, product & service information
visit www.chpower.com
Air Reciprocating Saw
Locate model and date code on tool and record below:
Model No.: PL1640
Date Code: _____________________
Retain these numbers for future reference.
When using tools,
basic precautions
This product or
its power cord may
You can
create
GENERAL
a. To reduce the risks of electric shock,
fire, and injury to persons, read all
the instructions before using the
tool.
b. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and
the proper use of the
equipment. Follow all
instructions. Contact your Campbell
Hausfeld representative if you have
any questions.
c. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the unit.
Read and
understand tool
labels and manual. Failure to follow
warnings, dangers, and cautions could
result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
IN736100AV 4/11
PL1640
90 PSI MAX