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Never operate the saw without the pivot shoe in position. The spindle
may
strike against the workpiece
and damage the reciprocating
mechanism.
Do not touch
the blade
or the workpiece
immediately
after the sawing
operation.
They may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
Hold the tool firmly
with two hands when operating
the tool.
Do not reach underneath
the workpiece.
The proximity
of the blade to your
hand is hidden from your sight.
•
Hold tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces
when performing
an operation
where the cutting
tool may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord.
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WARNING:
Your saw should never be connected
to the power source when
you are assembling
parts, making adjustments,
installing or removing
blades,
cleaning,
or when it is not in use. Disconnecting
the reciprocating
saw will
prevent accidental
starting,
which could cause serious personal injury.
When unpacking
the box, do not discard any packing
materials
until all of the
contents
are accounted
for:
1. Carefully
lift the reciprocating
saw out of the carton and place on a stable,
flat surface.
2.
Open the parts bag to locate the following:
1 Wood-Cutting
Blade
1 Hex Key
3.
Inspect the items carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has
occurred
during shipping.
If any of the items mentioned
is missing, (refer to
"PARTS
LIST" illustration),
return the reciprocating
saw to your nearest Sears
store or Craftsman
outlet to have the missing parts replaced.
_1_ WARNING:
If any part is broken or missing, do not attempt
to assemble
the
reciprocating
saw, plug in the power cord, or operate the saw until the broken
or missing parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious
injury.
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