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5/17/02
3:49 PM
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(Black plate)
for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords
periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized
service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
• DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS when not in use,
before servicing, and when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, cutters.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry tool with
finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
26-50
51-100
240V
0-50
51-100
101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More
Not more
AWG
Than
Than
0
-
6
18
16
16
6
-
10
18
16
14
10
-
12
16
16
14
12
-
16
14
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Not Recommended
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors
and so marked.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated
elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches
replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch
does not turn it on and off.
Additional Safety Instructions for Cut
Saws
• CAUTION: When cutting into walls, floors or wherever live
electrical wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY
METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the tool only by insulated
grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you cut into a live
wire.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY from cutting area. Never reach
underneath the material for any reason. Hold front of saw by
grasping the contoured gripping area. Do not insert fingers or
thumb into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade and blade
101-150
clamp. Do not stabilize the saw by gripping the shoe.
• KEEP BLADES SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to
swerve or stall under pressure.
• CAUTION: Some wood contains preservatives such as copper
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chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting
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these materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation
and minimize skin contact.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FIG. 1
SPEED RANGE
SELECTOR WHEEL
FIG. 2
LOCKING
BUTTON
TRIGGER SWITCH
Speed Range Selector Wheel
This speed range selector wheel enables you to select the best speed
from 0 to 2400 strokes per minute to suit your job. Use lower speeds
for cutting sheet metal, metal pipe, metal conduit, etc. Higher speeds
are better suited for cutting wood, plastic, composition boards and
other similar materials. Experiment freely with your saw and you'll
discover the best cutting speeds for various matieral.
The wheel sets the maximum speed that the saw will run. The variable
speed trigger switch still controls the speed between zero and the
maximum set with the wheel. The range selector wheel can be
adjusted in either direction with the saw running or turned off.
The numbers 1 through 6 appear on the outer rim of the wheel to
serve as reference points. The numbers are not indicative of any
speed except that the number 6 represents the highest maximum
speed (2400) and the number 1 represents the lowest maximum
speed (1700).
Switch (Variable Speed) (Fig. 2)
The variable speed trigger switch will give you added versatility. The
further the trigger is depressed the higher the speed of the saw. To
turn the tool "OFF" release the trigger. To lock the trigger switch in the
"ON" position for continuous operation, depress the trigger, push in the
lock button on the left side of the handle and then release the trigger.
To release locking mechanism, depress trigger fully, then release it.
CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended only for
beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow speed may damage your
saw.
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