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switch performs
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released,
_,
WARNING:
Hold the tool only by the plastic handle and the insulated grip
area to help prevent electrical
shock. When sawing into walls or floors you may
encounter
electrical
wiring. Sawing into a "live" wire will cause electric shock_
,_
WARNING:
Your saw should never be connected
to the power source when
you are assembling
parts, making adjustments,
installing or removing
blades,
cleaning,
or when it is not in use. Disconnecting
the reciprocating
saw will
prevent accidental
starting, which could cause serious personal injury.
1.
Unplug the saw.
2.
Make sure that the workpiece
is firmly anchored:
clamp the workpiece
to
prevent slipping or moving while cutting.
3.
Use the appropriate
type and size of blade for the workpiece
material and
size.
4o Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to make sure that the blade will extend
beyond the shoe and the workpiece
at all times_
5,
Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary to expose unworn blade teeth for longer
blade life.
6_
Check for clearance
behind the workpiece
so that the blade will not impact
another surface.
7.
Mark the line of cut clearly.
8.
If cutting
metal, apply cutting oil on the line.
9.
Plug the reciprocating
saw into an electrical
outlet
10. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Make sure to keep your hands on the
insulated gripping areas only.
11o Depress the trigger switch to start the saw and bring it to the maximum
desired cutting
speed
before applying
the blade to
the workpiece.
12_ Do not force the tool. Place
the shoe firmly on the
workpiece
while cutting_
Use only enough steady
pressure on the blade to
keep the saw cutting.
13_ Reduce pressure as the
blade comes to the end of
the cut,
Fig, 10
14. Allow the saw to come to
a complete
stop before
removing the blade from the
workpiece.
15. If sawing fiberglass,
plaster, wallboard,
or spackling
compound,
clean
the saw motor vents frequently
with a vacuum or compressed
air. These
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