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COMPACT RECIPROCATING SAW 241-0448 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference. For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-917-4374 (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm EST).
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SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. Symbol Designation / Explanation Name Volts Voltage...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL POWER TOOL 4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging SAFETY WARNINGS the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. WARNING: Damaged or entangled cords increase Read all safety the risk of electric shock.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose 6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair Properly maintained cutting tools with and clothing away from moving parts. sharp cutting edges are less likely to Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can bind and are easier to control.
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• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from use only with the MASTERFORCE ® power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, FLEXPOWER battery packs ®...
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OVERVIEW Lock-Off Button Pivot Shoe Variable-Speed Trigger Switch Tool-Less Blade Clamp LED Worklight SPECIFICATIONS Rated Voltage 20 V d.c. No-load Speed 0-3,100 SPM Blade Stroke 1 in. (25 mm) Weight (without battery) 3 lb 14 oz Page 7...
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ASSEMBLY CONTENTS WARNING: If any part is broken or missing, DO NOT attach the battery pack Compact reciprocating saw, blade, belt clip, or operate the tool until the broken or screw and instruction manual. missing part is replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.
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OPERATION LED WORKLIGHT (FIG.2) VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG.4) FIG. 2 FIG. 4 Worklight Variable-Speed Trigger Switch Lock-Off Button The LED worklight, located on the front of the tool, will illuminate when the trigger switch Your reciprocating saw is equipped with a is depressed before the tool is running.
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OPERATION INSTALL THE BELT CLIP INSTALLING THE BLADE (FIG.5) (FIG.6) 1. Align the rib of the belt clip with the 1. Remove the battery pack from the tool. hole on the base of the reciprocating 2. Turn tool-less blade clamp saw.
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OPERATION GENERAL CUTTING 13. If sawing fiberglass, plaster, wallboard, or spackling compound, clean the (FIG.7) motor vents frequently with a vacuum or compressed air. These materials are highly abrasive and may accelerate the FIG. 7 wear on motor bearings and brushes. NOTICE: Cutting speeds should vary with the workpiece.
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MAINTENANCE 1. Inspect the reciprocating saw, the WARNING: Always wear safety trigger switch and the accessories for goggles or safety glasses with side damage. shields during power tool operations, or 2. Check for damaged, missing, or worn when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, parts.
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