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18V CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW
RECIPROCATING SAW
Battery:
Speed:
Stroke Length:
Maximum cutting depth in wood:
Maximum cutting depth in steel:
Maximum cutting depth in copper
or plastic pipe:
Blade change system:
Weight:
BATTERY & CHARGER
Battery voltage:
Charger:
Charger input:
Charger output:
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1-866-349-8665 Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm
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Technical questions
Replacement parts
Parts missing from package
Manufactured For and Distributed By
True Value® Company, Chicago, IL
©2011 True Value Company
Made in China

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

18V Ni-Cd
0–2,700 SPM (no load)
7/8 "(22.2 mm)
3 9/64" (80 mm)
15/64" (6.0 mm)
15/64" (6.0 mm)
Tool-less
5 lb 9 oz (2.5 kg)
18V
1 Hour, Class 2
120V AC, 60 Hz, 60W
18V DC, 2.2 AMP
134456
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    18V CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW 134456 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS RECIPROCATING SAW Battery: 18V Ni-Cd Speed: 0–2,700 SPM (no load) 7/8 “(22.2 mm) Stroke Length: 3 9/64” (80 mm) Maximum cutting depth in wood: 15/64” (6.0 mm) Maximum cutting depth in steel: 15/64”...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. 3–4 Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………… 3–4 Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... 5–7 General safety rules ………………………………………………………………….. Work area …………………………………………………………………....Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..

  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.

  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.

  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING: Read all safety warnings Do not abuse the cord. Never use the and instructions. Failure to follow the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging warnings and instructions may result in the power tool. Keep cord away from electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Power Tool Use And Care

    POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons Remove any adjusting key or wrench unfamiliar with the power tool or these before turning the power tool on. A instructions to operate the power tool.

  • Page 7: Battery Tool Use And Care

    POWER TOOL SAFETY Battery tool use and care Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.

  • Page 8: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Always hold the tool with two hands. WARNING: Know your Attempting to control the tool with only one reciprocating saw. Do not plug in the hand is dangerous. It could result in loss of tool until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual.

  • Page 9: Battery & Charger Safety

    BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY Do not use an extension cord. Plug the WARNING: Only use the charger cord directly into an electrical diagnostic charger supplied with this kit outlet. to charge the 18V Ni-Cd battery. Charging any other batteries may Use the charger only in a standard damage the charger and possibly cause 120V, 60 Hz electrical outlet.

  • Page 10: Battery Pack Recycling

    BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY BATTERY PACK RECYCLING To preserve our natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. The batteries charged by this charger may contain chemicals and metals that are harmful to the environment. Never dispose of re-chargeable batteries in your normal household garbage or in landfill sites as they will add to the pollution of the environment.

  • Page 11: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the reciprocating saw. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct Hertz...

  • Page 12: Know Your Reciprocating Saw

    KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW Lock-out Tool-less switch blade clamp Variable speed trigger switch Main handle Pivoting shoe Pivoting adjusting shoe screws Battery Air vents ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions or the owner’s manual for WARNING: Use only reciprocating the accessory.

  • Page 13: Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS RECIPROCATING SAW COMPONENTS Carefully unpack the reciprocating saw. DESCRIPTION Compare the contents against the Reciprocating saw “RECIPROCATING SAW COMPONENTS” Battery chart at right. 4 mm hex key Saw blades NOTE: See illustration of the reciprocating  6” (152 mm) wood saw below.

  • Page 14: Assembly And Operation

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Place the battery charger (1) in a dry location near a 110–120V 60 Hz electrical outlet (Fig. 1) Turn the battery (2) upside down and slide it onto the charger. NOTE: Make sure the grooves (3) in the sides of the battery slide over the matching tabs on the charger (4) until the battery latch “clicks“...

  • Page 15: Installing The Battery Pack On The Reciprocating Saw

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING A BATTERY ON THE RECIPROCATING SAW Remove the discharged battery (1) from the reciprocating saw by pressing downward on the battery release button (2) and sliding the battery backward until it is removed from the reciprocating saw handle (3) (Fig. 3). Slide the fully charged battery onto the matching keys (4) in the reciprocating saw handle where the discharged...

  • Page 16: Removing A Blade

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING REMOVING A BLADE To remove a blade, simply rotate the blade locking sleeve clockwise and remove the blade from the blade holder. ADJUSTING THE PIVOTING SHOE The pivoting shoe will pivot to follow the angle of the blade to the workpiece.

  • Page 17: Variable Speed Trigger Switch

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH The trigger switch turns the reciprocating saw ON and Off as well as controlling the speed. To turn the saw ON, press the lock- out switch (1) with your thumb (Fig. 7). While holding the lock-out switch in the pressed position, squeeze the trigger switch (2) to start the saw.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MATERIALS YOU CAN CUT – cont’d NOTE: There are many different types of blades available. Generally, there are metal cutting blades (fine teeth) and wood cutting blades (coarse teeth). Use the correct blade for your application. The packaging on the blade will indicate the type of materials each blade is designed to cut.

  • Page 19: General Cutting

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING GENERAL CUTTING Clearly mark the workpiece to locate the position of the cut. Hold smaller workpieces with a vice. Clamp larger workpieces to a workbench or table. DANGER: Any workpiece that is not adequately clamped in place may come loose and cause serious injury.

  • Page 20: Plunge Cutting

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING PLUNGE CUTTING Clearly mark the workpiece to locate the position of the cut. Clamp the workpiece to a workbench or table (Fig. 9). NOTE: Make sure the area to be cut is clear under the workpiece so that the blade will not come into contact with anything other than the workpiece.

  • Page 21: Metal Cutting

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING METAL CUTTING Metals such as pipe, steel rods, sheet steel, aluminum, brass and copper can be cut with your reciprocating saw (Fig. 10).  To cut thin sheet material, “sandwich” the material between hardboard or plywood and clamp the layers to limit Fig.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE It has been found that electric tools are GENERAL subjected to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are WARNING: When servicing, use used on fiberglass boats and sports cars, only identical replacement parts. The wallboard, spackling compounds or use of any other part may create a plaster.

  • Page 23: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 24: Parts List

    PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the reciprocating saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this reciprocating saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 25: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 2030100012 Cross joint 2040160041 Pin shaft 2030020053 Flat washer 2010080026 Shaft collar 2040160042 Pin shaft 4100020004 Retaining ring 2030020068 Flat washer 4010020004 Needle bearing 2020170007 Connecting shaft 2040290006 Eccentric shaft 2010010044 Big gear 2040050035 Main shaft...

  • Page 26: Warranty

    3-Year Limited Warranty: This product is warranted for 3 years against any defects in material and workmanship. If defective the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Simply provide proof of purchase and return the tool to your place of purchase.

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