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RECIPROCATING SAW
054-8255-8
INSTRUCTION
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  • Page 1 RECIPROCATING SAW 054-8255-8 IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTION Read and understand this instruction manual MANUAL thoroughly before using the product.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Specifications Safety Guidelines Key Parts Diagram Operating Instructions Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List Warranty NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call our toll-free helpline at 1-800-689-9928. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •...
  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Rated Voltage 20 V d.c. No-load Speed 0-3000 SPM Blade Stroke 1” (25 mm) Base Shoe Adjustment Length 45/64” (18 mm) Sawing Capacity In Wood 4-3/4”...
  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES: WARNING! Safety symbols in this Instruction Manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 6 054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
  • Page 7 POWER TOOL USE AND CARE • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
  • Page 8 054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion. • Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions.
  • Page 9 • Do not use dull or damaged saw blades and accessories. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery, use only the Mastercraft batteries and chargers listed. ® BATTERY PACK CHARGER...
  • Page 10: Key Parts Diagram

    054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 PACKAGE CONTENTS: Cordless reciprocating saw, hex wrench (inserted onto the saw), saw blade, and instruction manual KEY PARTS DIAGRAM continuation tabs continuation tabs continuation tabs notes notes...
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH THE BATTERY PACK (fig 1) fig 1 1. Ensure that the trigger switch is in the “OFF” position and the lock-off button is pressed to the right side of the tool. 2. Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves on the bottom of the saw, and then attach Battery-release the battery pack to the saw.
  • Page 12 054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 INSTALL A SAW BLADE (fig 2) fig 2 Open 1. Remove the battery pack from the saw. 2. Pivot the blade-clamp lever to open the blade clamp.
  • Page 13 STORE/REMOVE THE HEX WRENCH fig 5 (fig 5) To store the hex wrench, just insert it into the receptacle on the saw. To remove the hex wrench, simply pull it out from the hole on the saw. Hex wrench VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH fig 6 (fig 6) Lock-off button...
  • Page 14 054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 LED WORKLIGHT (fig 7) fig 7 The LED worklight, located on the front of the saw, provides additional light on the work surface for operation in lower-light areas. The LED worklight will LED worklight turn on when the trigger switch is depressed.
  • Page 15 11. Place the flat surface of the shoe firmly on the workpiece while cutting. Use only enough steady pressure on the blade to keep the saw cutting; do not force the tool. 12. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to the end of the cut. 13.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 MAINTENANCE The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air. Before each use: • Inspect the cordless tool and the trigger switch for damage.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solution The battery is depleted. Charge the battery pack. The battery is overloaded. Decrease the load on the tool The motor does not start. and restart the tool. The battery is overheated. Cool the battery and restart the tool.
  • Page 18: Parts List

    054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 EXPLODED VIEW continuation tabs continuation tabs continuation tabs continuation tabs continuation tabs continuation tabs notes notes notes notes notes notes warnings...
  • Page 19 No. Part No. Description No. Part No. Description 3130331000 Switch Button 3520415000 Crank Roller 5610225000 Hexagon Lobuar Screw 5700283000 Aligning Bearing 3900180000 L R Housing Set 2826691000 Quick Clamp Assembly 3123928000 Rubber Pole 3650158000 Clamp Wire 5680031000 Hexagon Wrench 3705764000 Bearing Clamp 3810008000 Jigsaw Blade 5610057000 Thread Forming Screw...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following components: a) Component A: Batteries, chargers and carrying case, which are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials;...
  • Page 21 The provisions contained in this warranty are not intended to limit, modify, take away from, disclaim or exclude any statutory warranties set forth in any applicable provincial or federal legislation. Made in China Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...