User Manual

model no. 054-8284-8
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PLUNGE CUTTING (Fig. 4)
Your reciprocating saw is ideal for plunge
cutting directly into surfaces that cannot be
cut from an edge, such as walls or floors. Plunge
cutting may be performed two ways, depending
on how the blade is inserted.
Column A shows how to plunge cut with the
teeth of the blade facing down. Column B shows
how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade
facing up.
1. Unplug the reciprocating saw from power
supply.
2. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly
clamped in place.
3. Use the appropriate type and size of blade
for the workpiece material and size.
4. Insert the blade into the tool. Refer to
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BLADES.
5. Adjust the pivoting shoe as necessary to make sure that the blade will extend beyond
the shoe and the workpiece at all times.
6. Adjust the pivoting shoe as necessary to expose unworn blade teeth for longer blade life.
7. Check for clearance behind the workpiece so that the blade will not impact another
surface.
8. Plug in the saw.
9. Column A shows how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade facing down. Column B
shows how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade facing up.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
• Do not plunge cut into metal materials.
• 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.
NOTE:
To make plunge cutting easier, use a heavy gauge blade and install the blade with the teeth facing upward as shown
in column B.
Fig. 4
A B