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General Tool Safety Warnings......................2 Work Area............................2 Electrical Safety..........................2 Personal Safety..........................2 Power Tool Use and Care......................3 Battery Tool Use and Care......................3 Safety Warnings for Reciprocating Saw................4 Important Safety Instructions for Battery Charger............4 Important Safety Instructions for the Battery Pack............5 Symbols..............................6 Product Information.........................6 Layout..............................7 Charging Battery Pack........................7 Reciprocating Saw Operations....................8...
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Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2.
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energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 4. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 5.
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terminals together may cause burns or a fire. 5. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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Battery short or fire may result. • Functional Description and Specifications. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. • This is important to prevent serious damage to the battery cells. • This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord.
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The following symbols or initials may be used on the tool. Please see below to learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Kilograms Weight Minutes...
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Shoe (Base) Blade Holder Blade Clamp Trigger Switch Trigger Lock-off Button Battery Release Button Battery Pack Battery Charger 1. Remove the battery pack (7) from the handle, pressing the push lock button (6) downwards to do so. 2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger.
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To prevent serious injury from accidental operation, turn the Power Switch of the tool to the “OFF” position and disconnect the battery pack from the tool before assembly or making any adjustments to the tool. Always wear eye protection when using this tool Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button (5) which reduces the possibility of accidental starting.
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Depress the lock-off button, then pull the switch trigger to start the cutting action. Place the shoe (base) assembly (1) against the work, then move the blade • into the work. DO NOT FORCE. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw •...
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: Certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Tool maintenance must only be performed by qualified repair personnel. If the tool is not working properly, do not attempt to repair it yourself.
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