1270-080 TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ……….…………………………………………………………...1 Table of contents ………………………………………………………….....2 General safety warnings ……………………………………………………………………3-4 Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………………3-4 Electrical safety …………………………………………………………………..4 Power tool safety ………………………………………………………….....4-6 Work area safety …………………………………………….……………………...5 Personal safety …………………………………………………………………..5 Power tool use and care ……………………………………………………………………5-6 Service ……………………………………………………………………6...
6 Amp Reciprocating Saw - Owner's Manual GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations.
1270-080 ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. This tool is wired at the factory for 120 V AC operation. It must be connected to a 120 V AC, 15 A circuit that is protected by a time-delayed fuse or circuit breaker.
6 Amp Reciprocating Saw - Owner's Manual PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
1270-080 Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s...
6 Amp Reciprocating Saw - Owner's Manual SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Know your reciprocating saw. Do not plug in the tool until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
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1270-080 Never use dull or damaged blades. Sharp blades must be handled with care. Damaged blades can snap during use. Dull blades require more force to cut the workpiece, possibly causing the blade to break. Never touch the blade during or immediately after use. After use the blade is too hot to be touched.
6 Amp Reciprocating Saw - Owner's Manual SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the reciprocating saw. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Direct current Amperes...
6 Amp Reciprocating Saw - Owner's Manual ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING action ensures the flat surface of the shoe NOTE: The drawings in the assembly and is against the workpiece for better cutting operating section of this manual may differ action and easier control of the saw. slightly from the tool you purchased.
1270-080 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING (continued) VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH – cont’d LOCK-ON BUTTON To increase the speed of the saw, squeeze the switch trigger harder. NOTE: When the switch trigger is Your reciprocating saw is equipped with a squeezed fully, the saw will run at its lock-on feature, which is convenient when maximum speed.
6 Amp Reciprocating Saw - Owner's Manual ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING (continued) with the surface to be cut, start the saw by squeezing the switch trigger. WARNING: For safety reasons, the operator must Once the saw has reached the desired read the sections of this Owner’s Manual speed, place the adjustable pivoting entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS", shoe against the workpiece and...
1270-080 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING (continued) PLUNGE CUTTING – cont’d Use cutting oil to keep the blade cool, increase cutting action, and prolong the life of the blade. WARNING: Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the saw reaches Do not twist or bend the saw blade.
6 Amp Reciprocating Saw - Owner's Manual MAINTENANCE GENERAL these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing it WARNING: When servicing, use only out with an air jet. identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or cause product damage.
6 Amp Reciprocating Saw - Owner's Manual PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the reciprocating saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this reciprocating saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
RADLEY 6 AMP RECIPROCATING SAW WARRANTY If this Radley Tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange.
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EXCLUSIVE TO HOME HARDWARE For information on the entire line-up of Radley power tools visit homehardware.ca or your local Home Hardware retail store. MADE IN CHINA / FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE HOME HARDWARE STORES LIMITED ST.
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