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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
FOREWORD
The Porter-Cable Cordless Reciprocating Saw is designed for cutting wood
up to 12" thick, metal up to 3/4" thick, and various other materials, such as
plastics, fiberglass, hard rubber, etc.
NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or
tools are required.
SELECTING THE BLADE
For best performance, longer blade life, and smoother cut, select the proper
blade for the job. When cutting metal, always select a blade that will allow at
least three teeth to be engaged in the thickness of workpiece.
INSTALLING THE BLADE
1. Fully extend the reciprocating shaft to permit access to the Quik-
Change
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blade release collar (A) Fig. 3. If necessary, gently squeeze the
trigger switch to move the reciprocating shaft to its outermost position
(Fig. 5).
REMOVE THE BATTERY.
Avoid contact with the blade teeth to prevent personal injury.
2. Move the guide shoe (B) Fig. 3 forward to access the blade clamp.
3. To open the blade clamp, rotate and hold the blade release collar (A)
Fig. 4 counterclockwise (viewed from the front of the saw).
4. Insert the blade into the clamp until it bottoms. Allow the release collar
to rotate clock-wise to lock the blade in place (see Fig. 5).
5. To remove the blade, first remove the battery. Then reverse steps 2
through 4, and pull the blade from the blade clamp while holding the
release collar in the open position.
B
A
Fig. 3
ASSEMBLY
A
Fig. 4
12
Fig. 5
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