Flex FX2271 Operator's Manual page 16

PLUNGE CUTTING (FIG. 14)
WARNING
and property damage, always check the
work area for hidden gas pipes, electrical
wires or water pipes when making blind or
plunge cuts.
WARNING
sure that the blade reaches the full desired
speed before touching it to the workpiece.
WARNING
Your reciprocating saw is ideal for plunge
cutting directly into surfaces that cannot be cut
from an edge, such as in walls or floors. Plunge
cutting may be done in two ways, depending on
how the blade is inserted.
Fig. 14
To reduce the risk of
explosion, electric shock
To avoid loss of control
and serious injury, make
Do not make plunge cuts
in metal materials.
A
Fig. 14, A shows how to plunge cut with the
teeth of the blade facing down.
Fig. 14, B shows how to plunge cut with the
teeth of the blade facing up.
a. Depress the lock-off button to the locked
position and then remove the battery pack
from the tool.
b. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly
clamped in place to keep it from slipping or
moving while cutting.
c. Select the appropriate type and size of blade
for the workpiece material and size. Install the
blade onto the tool.
d Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to make
sure that the blade will extend beyond the
shoe and through the workpiece at all times.
e. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to expose
unworn blade teeth for longer blade life.
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B