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GENERAL
CUTTING
,_k WARNING:
Before plugging
in the tool, always check to determine
that the
switch
performs
properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released.
WARNING:
Hold the tool only by the plastic handle and the insulated
grip
area to help prevent electrical
shock. When sawing into walls or floors you may
encounter
electrical
wiring. Sawing into a "live" wire will cause electric shock.
1. Unplug the saw.
Fig. 7
2.
Make sure that the workpiece
is firmly anchored: clamp the
workpiece to prevent 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 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 impact
another surface.
7.
Mark the line of cut clearly.
If cutting
metal, apply cutting
oil on the line.
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 start the saw and bring it to the maximum
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. Allow the saw to come to a complete
stop before removing the blade from
the workpiece.
14. If sawing fiberglass,
plaster, wallboard,
or spackling
compound,
clean
the saw motor vents frequently
with a vacuum or compressed
air. These
materials
are highly abrasive and may accelerate
the wear on motor bearings
and brushes.
NOTE: Cutting speeds should vary with the workpiece.
Hard materials, such as
metals, require lower speeds; for softer materials
use higher speeds.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity
with the saw to make you careless. One
careless fraction
of a second
is enough to inflict serious injury.
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