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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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!! WORK AREA ELECTRICAL SAFETY ELECTRICAL SAFETY...
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“ “ ” ” “ “ ” ” 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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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.
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) ●...
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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.
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.
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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.