Wen 3714 Operation & Instruction Manual

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Operation/Instruction Manual
Variable Reciprocating Saw #3714
Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN's® high
standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly
cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's
manual before using your new tool.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
If you use your tool properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy
years of safe, reliable service.
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  • Page 1 WEN® Operation/Instruction Manual Variable Reciprocating Saw #3714 Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s® high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new tool.
  • Page 2: Technical Data

    SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE RECIPROCATING SAW 3714 RATING 120V~60Hz, AC only INPUT 5.5 AMPS SPEED 2,500SPM SPEED CONTROL Variable BLADE TRAVEL 15/16” BLADE SIZE 5-1/4” CAPACITY: WOOD 4-1/2” METAL 1/4”...
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  • Page 4: G E N E R A L I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R A L L P O W E R T O O Ls

    READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!! WORK AREA ELECTRICAL SAFETY ELECTRICAL SAFETY...
  • Page 5 “ “ ” ” “ “ ” ” PERSONAL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY “ ” “ ” “ ” “ ” ’ ’ Always wear appropriate safety equipment. Always wear eye protection while operating a power tool. Use appropriate dust respirators, hearing protection, hard-hat, face shield or safety shoes as dictated by the work and tool.
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  • Page 12 Specific Safety Rules for the Reciprocating Saw 1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when cutting in areas where the blade may come in contact with hidden wiring or it’s own power cord. Contact with live wiring will cause non-insulated parts of the saw to become live and if touched, shock the operator.
  • Page 13: Blade Installation

    4. Quick-Change Blade Clamp 5. Saw Blade 6. Shoe 7. Shoe adjustment screw (On back Side) ASSEMBLY This carton contains: ● 1 reciprocating saw with electronic speed control ● 1 metal cutting blade ● 1 wood cutting blade ● 1 hex key wrenches (4mm) ●...
  • Page 14 Failure to do so may result in serious injury. OPERATING THIS RECIPROCATING SAW Power Switch and Lock Button To start saw, Pull power switch with finger. The more the trigger is pulled, the faster the saw blade moves. The maximum speed can be set using the variable speed dial.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Allow the blade and saw to do the work. PLUNGE CUTTING (figure 4) Clearly mark the line of cut. From a convenient starting point within the cut area, place the tip of the blade over that point with the saw parallel to the line of cut.
  • Page 16 The motor winding is the key component of this power tool. Be careful not to get the winding wet with oil or water. ● Inspect the carbon brushes The motor contains carbon brushes that are consumable parts. Excessively worn carbon brushes can result in motor malfunction. Replace worn brushes with identical parts when they are worn near the acceptable limit.
  • Page 17: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Variable switch Sliding bar On-off switch Gear box Brush cap Support Carbon brush Lock-nut Brush holder U-nut Left housing Front cover Stator Machine screw (M4x10) Ball bearing (60018ZZ) Ball bearing (60102ZZ) Rotor Bearing sleeve Ball bearing (60029ZZ) Swing bearing sleeve Bearing housing Spring Ball bearing (60102ZZ)
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