Operating Instructions - MasterCraft Maximum 054-8146-8 Instruction Manual

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PIVOTINg THe SHOe (fig 5)
The shoe pivots to provide maximum
control against the surface being cut.
1. Disconnect the saw from the power
supply.
2. Hold the saw securely, and then pivot
the shoe to the desired angle.
SCROLLINg/ORbITAL/STRAIgHT
fUNCTION (fig 6)
1. Disconnect the saw from the power
supply.
2. Turn the indicator to the "
position to allow the saw head to be
rotated relative to the body.
3. Move the indicator to either cutting
action setting to lock the saw head in
position.
4. Turn the indicator to the "
position for straight cutting action.
5. Turn the indicator to the "
This reciprocating saw has a pendulum action to make the blade swing slightly
as it cuts.
Pendulum action increases the speed of the cut, but may result in a rougher
finish to the cut in some materials.
Experiment on a piece of scrap material to determine the optimum pendulum
action setting.
fig 5
fig 6
"
"
" position for orbital cutting action.
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OPeRATINg INSTRUCTIONS

TURNINg THe SAw ON AND Off
1. Depress the trigger switch to turn the saw ON.
2. Release the trigger switch to turn the saw OFF.
geNeRAL CUTTINg
1. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly clamped.
2. Use the appropriate type and size of blade for the workpiece material and
size.
3. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to expose unworn blade teeth for longer
blade life.
4. Check for clearance behind the workpiece so that the blade will not impact
another surface.
5. Clearly mark the line of cut on the workpiece. If cutting metal, apply cutting
oil on the line.
6. Connect the power cord of your reciprocating saw to a standard household
power outlet.
7. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Make sure to keep your hands on the
insulated gripping areas only.
NOTICe:
• If sawing fiberglass, plaster, wallboard, or spackling compound, clean the
motor vents frequently with a vacuum or compressed air. These materials are
highly abrasive and may accelerate the wear on motor bearings and brushes.
• Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools using compressed air.
• Cutting speeds should vary with the workpiece. Hard materials, such as
metals, require lower speeds; for softer materials use higher speeds.
wARNINg!
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to determine that the
switch performs properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released.
• Hold the tool only by the plastic handle and the insulated grip
area to help prevent electrical shock. When sawing into walls or
floors you may encounter electrical wiring. Sawing into a "live"
wire will cause electric shock.
• Do not allow familiarity with the saw to make you careless. One
careless fraction of a second is enough to inflict serious injury
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