RECIPROCATING SAW - 4.5 AMP Model 04095 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION Electrical Requirements 120 Volt / 60 Hz / 4.5 Amps Variable Speed 6 Positions / 0-2300 SPM (Strokes Per Minute) Blade Stroke 1-3/16” Shoe Plate Tilt 0-15° Chuck Pin Type Chuck Capacity 1/2” Standard Shank Overall Dimensions 16-1/2”L x 3-1/4”W x 5-3/4”H Weight 6.
prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user. 5. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
15. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. TOOL USE AND CARE 16. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. 17. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a ‘live’ wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool ‘live’ and shock the operator. 2. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements. 3. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Saw. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 4.
13. Always unplug the Saw from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 14. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products.
GROUNDING WARNING Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use.
DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS 4. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.) 5. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration. (See Figure B.
6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. 7. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it. 8. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.
UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure that the tool is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 14.
To Adjust The Depth Of Cut: 1. To Adjust the depth of cut, loosen but do not remove the two Hex Screws (58) located on the underside of the Reciprocating Saw. (See Figure C.) 2. For a deeper cut, slide the Adjustable Shoe Plate (1) close to the Guard Plate (2). For a shallower cut, slide the Adjustable Shoe Plate further away from the Guard Plate. (See Figure C.) 3. Then, retighten the two Hex Screws (58). (See Figure C.
8. Once the cutting procedure is completed, release pressure on the Trigger (37) to stop the Reciprocating Saw. If the Trigger Lock was used, squeeze and release the Trigger once to stop the Saw. Then, unplug the Saw from its electrical outlet. (See Figure B.) INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1.
PARTS LIST Part Description Part Description 1 Adjustable Shoe Plate 37 Trigger 2 Guard Plate 38 Right Body 3 Rubber Sleeve 39 ** Washer 4 Screw 40 ** Retaining Washer 5 Cover 41 Screw 6A Hex Screw 42 Power Cord Support 6B Hex Screw 43 Screw 7 Blade Holder 44 Power Cord 8 Felt Retainer 44B Cord Guard 45 Racing Plate 8B Felt Pad 9 Shock Absorber 46 ** Inducer 10 Small Cover Sheet A 47 Screw 11 Screw 48 Screw 12 Retaining Washer 49 ** Screw 14 Recip
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM WOOD SAW BLADE (59) NOT SHOWN METAL SAW BLADE (60) NOT SHOWN REPLACEMENT BRUSHES (61) NOT SHOWN 4MM HEX KEY (62) NOT SHOWN REV 10/05 SKU 4095 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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