Performax 241-0991 Operator's Manual page 14

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. Install the blade into the tool.
5. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to
make sure that the blade will extend
beyond the shoe and through the
workpiece at all times.
6. Adjust the pivoting shoe as necessary
to expose unworn blade teeth for longer
blade life.
7. Check for clearance
workpiece so that the blade will not
contact another surface.
8. Plug the reciprocating saw into an
electrical outlet.
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OPERATION
9. If the blade is inserted with the teeth
10. With the blade just above the workpiece,
11. As the blade starts cutting, raise the
behind the 12. After the blade has penetrated through
plunge cut in metal.
facing downward, hold the tool as
shown in Column A, resting the edge of
the shoe on the workpiece. If the blade
is inserted with the teeth facing upward,
hold the tool as shown in Column B,
resting the edge of the shoe on the
workpiece.
switch on the tool; allow it to come to
the desired speed. Then, using the edge
of the shoe as a pivot, lower the blade
into the workpiece.
handle of the tool slowly, until the shoe
rests firmly on the workpiece.
the workpiece, continue sawing along
the marked cutting line.
WARNING:
Risk of injury, don't