Performax 241-0991 Operator's Manual page 12

GENERAL CUTTING
1. Disconnect the saw from the power
supply.
2. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly
anchored: clamp the workpiece to keep
it from slipping or moving while cutting.
3. Use the appropriate type and size of
blade for the workpiece material and
size.
4. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to
make sure that the blade will extend
beyond the shoe and through the
workpiece at all times.
5. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to
expose unworn blade teeth for longer
blade life.
6. Check for clearance
workpiece so that the blade will not
contact another surface.
7. Mark the line of cut clearly.
8. Plug the reciprocating saw into an
electrical outlet.
9. Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
Make sure to keep your hands on the
insulated gripping areas only.
10. Depress the trigger switch to turn on
the tool; allow it to come to the desired
cutting speed before applying the blade
to the workpiece.
11. Do not force the tool. Place the shoe
firmly on the workpiece while cutting.
Use only enough steady pressure on the
blade to keep the saw cutting.
12. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to
the end of the cut.
13. When sawing
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.
WARNING:
goggles when cleaning tools using
compressed air.
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OPERATION
behind
fiberglass, plaster,
Always wear safety
WARNING:
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.
The saw can be used to cut metals, such
as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum,
brass, and copper. Be careful not to twist or
bend the saw blade. Do not force the tool.
The use of cutting oil is recommended when
cutting soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will
keep the blade cool, increase cutting action,
the
and prolong blade life.
• Use a blade specifically designed to
cut metal.
• Securely clamp the workpiece in
position, and make the cut close to
the clamping point in order to minimize
vibration of the work being cut.
• When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron,
clamp the work in a vise, if possible,
and cut close to the vise.
• To cut thin sheet material, "sandwich"
the material
hardboard or plywood, and clamp
the layers together in order to reduce
vibration and tearing of the material.
WARNING:
as cutting oil, because normal sparking
could ignite the fumes.
WARNING:
cutting blade for cutting metals. Failure
to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
Hold the tool only by
CUTTING METAL
between
Never use gasoline
Never use the wood-
pieces of