General Operating Instructions; Plunge Cutting; Metal Cutting - Chicago Electric 68852 Owner's Manual

General operating instructions

1. Slide a fully charged Battery Pack into the bottom
of the Handle, making sure that it clicks into place.
Be sure the Battery Pack is securely seated into
the Saw Handle so it will not fall off during use.
2. Firmly hold the Reciprocating Saw with both hands.
Position the Blade near the work piece, depress the
Trigger Lock Button (3) and hold the Trigger down.
3. Release the Lock Button once the tool has
power. Allow the Saw to come up to full speed
before addressing it to the work piece.
impoRtant: Do not start the Saw if the Saw Blade is in
contact with anything before operation. If necessary, lift
the tool from the work piece before squeezing the Trigger.

plunge Cutting

WaRninG! to pRevent SeRiouS injuRY
FRom eleCtRiCal ShoCK and FiRe: Do not
cut into areas where you cannot identify possible
hazards behind or inside the surface being cut.
note: Before Plunge Cutting, drill a hole large
enough to insert the Saw Blade. never allow the
tip of the Saw Blade to contact the workpiece.
1. Clearly mark the line of cut on the work piece.
2. From a convenient starting point within the cut out
area, place the blade tip into the hole or opening.
The Blade Guard should be positioned vertically at
a 90° angle to the workpiece. See Figure B, below.

metal Cutting

1. When cutting metal materials with the Saw,
make sure to use the metal Saw Blade.
2. Lubricate the cutting surface with cutting oil to
avoid heat build-up. Follow the "Operating the
Reciprocating Saw" section for basic instructions.
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4. In preparation for making a cut, place the Blade
Guard (35) on the surface to be cut. Align the
Saw Blade with the direction of the cut and slowly
lower the saw blade onto the cut line to begin the
cut. Do not attempt to cut with the tip of the Blade;
kickback and damage to the Blade could result.
5. When finished cutting, release the
Trigger to stop the tool.
6. Remove the Battery Pack and the Saw Blade.
7. Clean, then store the Saw indoors
and out of children's reach.
Saw Blade
Drilled Hole
Figure a: plunge Cutting
3. Start the Saw and allow it to reach full speed.
4. With the Saw resting on the Blade Guard,
slowly tilt the Saw Blade onto the cut line.
Continue this motion until the Saw Blade
is perpendicular to the work piece.
5. Continue cutting along the line to complete the cut.
3. Slowly start the cut. You may tip the
Handle down for a slant cut.
Guard resting
on workpiece
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