Installation Instructions

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OPERATION
GENERAL CUTTING
1. Disconnect the saw from the power
supply.
2. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly
anchored: clamp the workpiece to keep
it from slipping or moving while cutting.
3. Use the appropriate type and size of
blade for the workpiece material and size.
4. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to
make sure that the blade will extend
beyond the shoe and through the
workpiece at all times.
5. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to
expose unworn blade teeth for longer
blade life.
6. Check for clearance behind the
workpiece so that the blade will not
contact another surface.
7. Mark the line of cut clearly.
8. Plug the reciprocating saw into an
electrical outlet.
9. Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
Make sure to keep your hands on the
insulated gripping areas only.
10. Depress the trigger switch to turn on
the tool; allow it to come to the desired
cutting speed before applying the blade
to the workpiece.
11. Do not force the tool. Place the shoe
firmly on the workpiece while cutting.
Use only enough steady pressure on the
blade to keep the saw cutting.
12. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to
the end of the cut.
13. When sawing fiberglass, plaster,
wallboard, or spackling compound,
clean the motor vents frequently with
a vacuum or compressed air. These
materials are highly abrasive and may
accelerate the wear on motor bearings
and brushes.
WARNING:
Always wear safety
goggles when cleaning tools using
compressed air.
WARNING:
Hold the tool only by
the plastic handle and the insulated grip
area to help prevent electrical shock.
When sawing into walls or oors you may
encounter electrical wiring. Sawing into a
“live” wire will cause electric shock.