Led Worklight - Craftsman 172.26043 Operator's Manual

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig,
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Your saw is equipped with a twe-I_nger trigger swtlch
that conlrols the variable speed.
The saw is turned "ON" or =OFP by squeezing or
releasing the tdgger.
To vary the speed o! lhe blade:
1, To Increase blade speed, apply more pressure
to tdgger switch..
2. To decrease blade speed, apply less pressure.
3,. TO STOP the saw release the trigger_
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I Z_ CAUTION: Use the appropriate slower speed (for your cutting application
and workplace) at the very beginning of a cut.Then Increase speed once the cut
Is sfmrted.Prolonged use st a very stow speed may damage your saw.
I NOTE: ALWAYS allow the blade to come to a complete stop before ramovtng it
from the workplace or laying the saw down.
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CHOOSING THE CORRECT SPEED
The speed you use wilt depend on the type of material you are culling
I Use high speeds for cutting wood and woodbase materials
2. Medium speed is best for culling non-ferrous metals, plastics and fiberglass
3 Low speed is recommended for cutting ferrous metals, iron pipe and angle iron
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NOTE: Material thickness and blade selection will also affect your speed selection. /
As a general rule, use FASTER SPEEDS and blades with !ess teeth per Inch for
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softer materials. Use SLOWER SPEEDS and blades with more teeth per inch for
thicker, more dense materiels.
LED WORKLIGHT (Fig. 5)
Your reciprocating saw has
a butit-in worklight lor better
visibility when cutttng_ To turn
on the LED worktight, the saw
must be phJgged in. The LED
workltght comes on when the
two-linger trigger switch is
squeezed to turn the saw "ON".,
When the trigger is released
and the saw is turned "OFF".
the worklight goes ouL
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