Performax 241-0991 Operator's Manual page 13

PLUNGE CUTTING (FIG.6)
Your reciprocating saw is ideal for plunge
cutting directly into non-metal surfaces
that cannot be cut from an edge, such as
walls or floors. Plunge cutting may be done
two ways, depending on how the blade is
installed.
FIG. 6
OPERATION
A
Column A shows how to plunge cut with the
teeth of the blade facing down.
Column B shows how to plunge cut with the
teeth of the blade facing up.
B
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