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KNOWYOUR RECIPROCATING SAW
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use your reciprocating
saw,
familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety
requirements.
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WARNING:
Carefully read through this entire
operator's manual before using your new reciprocating
saw. Pay close attention to all Safety Rules, Warnings
and Cautions. If you use your reciprocating saw
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy
years of safe, reliable service.
Your reciprocating saw has been shipped completely
assembled except for the blade. Inspect saw carefully to
make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during
shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact
your nearest Authorized Service Center to obtain
replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. A
blade and this operator's manual are also included.
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WARNING:
If
parts are missing, do not operate
any
your saw until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to
do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-932-
3188 for assistance.
TOOLLESS
BLADE
CLAMP
Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require
the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or
removing the blade. Simply lift blade clamp lock / release
lever, located on side of saw, insert blade between blade
clamp and saw bar as far as possible, then release lever to
lock position.
BLADE WRENCH
HOLDER
A blade wrench (5 mm hex key) is packed with your saw.
A convenient feature on your saw is the wrench holder.
This is a slot located on the bottom portion of the saw
handle. It is convenient for storing the wrench when it is
not being used.
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
Your saw is equipped with a "lock-off" button which
reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off
button is located on the handle above the switch trigger.
You must depress the lock-off button in order to pull the
switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is
released. Note: You can depress the lock-off button from
either the left or right side.
SWITCH
To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-off button and pull
switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw
OFF.
VARIABLE
SPEED
This toot has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled
by the amount of switch trigger depression.
BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from your saw it is
important to select a specific blade for the particular
application and type of material you wish to cut. By doing
this you wilt get a smoother faster cut and prolong blade
life. Replacement blades for this saw are available from
your nearest Crafstman dealer.
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WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with
saw to
your
make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
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