Blade Selection - Craftsman 5818.3 Operator's Manual

VARIABLE SPEED
The variable-speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger
pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.
BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from the saw, it is important to select the correct
blade for the particular application and type of material to be cut.
Blades with fewer teeth, e.g., 10 teeth per inch (TPI), are typically used for
cutting wood; blades with more teeth per inch are better for cutting metal
or plastic.
We recommend 14 TPI blades for plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI blades for
hard metals.
INSTALLING A SAW
BLADE (Fig. 4}
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the battery pack
from the reciprocating saw
when installing saw blade.
Pivot the blade-clamp lever to
open the blade clamp.
Insert the saw blade into
the blade clamp as far as
possible, and then release the
blade-clamp lever to lock the
blade in position.
Check that the blade is securely attached.
Fig. 4
Blade Clamp Blade-Clamp Lever
NOTICE: The blade may be installed with the teeth pointing up or down,
according to the needs of the cutting operation.
_, WARNING: Make sure that the front end of the blade extends through
the shoe for the entire stroke length. Do not use specialty blades that are very
short or those with a significant cant. The blade must not contact shoe. A blade
that is too short or is canted could jam inside the foot and then snap.
REMOVING THE SAW BLADE
(Fig. 4}
1. Remove the battery pack from the reciprocating saw before removing the
saw blade.
2. Pivot the blade-clamp lever to open the blade clamp.
3. Remove the saw blade from the blade clamp.
,_ WARNING: Do not remove the blade immediately after the cutting; the
blade may be very hot!
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