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Adjustable shoe (fig. F)
The shoe (1) will adjust to limit the depth of cut.
Press the shoe release button (6)
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Slide the shoe (1) to the desired position
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Warning! To prevent loss of control, never use tool without
shoe.
Use
Switching on and off (fig. C)
The variable speed on/off switch offers a choice of speeds for
greatly improved cutting rates in various materials.
To switch the tool on, squeeze the variable speed on/off
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switch (5).
To switch the tool off, release the variable speed on/off
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switch (5).
Pendulum action selector (fig. E)
The RSP1050 has dual blade motion: straight reciprocating
motion or orbital motion.
Straight reciprocating motion is used for all metal cutting
operations and for wood cutting applications where finish is
more important than speed.
To set the saw for straight reciprocating motion, turn the
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selector to the position marked
Orbital motion is used for fast cutting of wood.
To set the saw for orbital action, turn the selector to the
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position marked
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Sawing (fig. A)
Always hold the tool with both hands.
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Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting
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the cut.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing
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the cut.
If possible, work with the shoe (1) pressed against the
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workpiece. This will improve tool control and reduce tool
vibration, as well as prevent the blade from being dam-
aged.
Hints for optimum use
Sawing wood
Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all nails and
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metal objects.
Holding the tool with both hands, work with the shoe (1)
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pressed against the workpiece.
Flush cutting (fig. G)
The compact design of the reciprocating saw motor housing
and pivoting shoe permit close cutting to floors, corners and
other difficult areas.
To maximize flush cutting capabilities:
Insert the blade shaft into the blade clamp with the teeth of
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the blade facing up.
Turn the saw upside down so you are as close to the work
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surface as possible.
Sawing metal (fig. H)
Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than
sawing wood.
Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal. Use a fine-
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tooth saw blade for ferrous metals and a coarser saw
blade for non-ferrous metals.
When cutting thin sheet metal, clamp a piece of scrap
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wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut through
this sandwich.
Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut.
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Pocket cutting in wood (fig. I)
Measure and mark the required pocket cut.
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Fit a saw blade suitable for pocket cutting.
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Rest the shoe (1) on the workpiece in such a position that
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the blade forms an appropriate angle for the pocket cut.
Switch on the tool and slowly feed the blade into the
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workpiece. Make sure that the shoe (1) remains in contact
with the workpiece at all times.
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Cutting branches
Branches up to 25 mm in diameter can be cut with this tool.
Warning! Do not use the tool while in a tree, on a ladder or
on any other unstable surface. Be aware of where the branch
will fall.
Cut downward and away from your body.
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Make the cut close to the main branch or tree body.
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Vertical cutting
The tool allows close cutting to corners and other difficult
areas.
Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder
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with the teeth of the blade facing upward.
Hold the tool with the shoe (1) facing downward so that
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you are as close to the work surface as possible.
Cut forward and away from your body.
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Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used.
Black & Decker and Piranha accessories are engineered to
high quality standards and designed to enhance the perform-
ance of your tool. By using these accessories you will get the
very best from your tool.
(Original instructions)
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