Plunge Cutting; Metal Cutting - Kobalt KXRS 124B-03 Manual Del Usuario

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

8. Plunge Cutting

Your reciprocating saw is ideal for plunge cutting
directly into surfaces that cannot be cut from an
edge, such as in walls or floors.
WARNING
• Do not plunge cut into metal surfaces.
a. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
b. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly clamped
in place.
c. Use the appropriate type and size of blade for
the workpiece material and size.
d. Check for clearance behind the workpiece so
that the blade will not impact another surface.
e. Attach the battery pack to the saw.
f. Hold the tool firmly, resting the edge of the
base shoe (A) on the workpiece.
g. With the blade just above the workpiece, press
the switch-lock button (F) to unlock the trigger
switch (G) and squeeze the variable-speed
trigger switch to start the saw and bring it to the maximum desired cutting speed.
h. Use the edge of the shoe as a pivot and raise the gripping handle of the tool slowly, as the
blade starts cutting, plunging the blade into the workpiece until the shoe rests firmly on the
workpiece.
i. After the blade has penetrated through the workpiece and the shoe is fully resting on the
workpiece, continue sawing along the marked cutting line.
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of explosion, electric shock and property damage, always check the work
area for hidden gas pipes, electrical wires or water pipes when making blind or plunge cuts.
• To avoid loss of control and serious injury, make sure that the blade reaches maximum
speed before touching it to the workpiece.

9. Metal Cutting

The saw can be used to cut metals, such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass,
and copper. Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force the tool.
The use of cutting oil is recommended when cutting soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will keep
the blade cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life.
WARNING
• Never use gasoline, because normal sparking could ignite the fumes.
a. Securely clamp the workpiece in position and make the cut close to the clamping point to
minimize vibration.
b. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the work in a vise, if possible, and cut close
to the vise.
c. To cut thin sheet material, "sandwich" the material between pieces of hardboard or
plywood and clamp the layers together to reduce vibration and tearing of the material.
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