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Installing the blade

WARNING: Always remove the Battery before removing and installing blades

WARNING: Always wear suitable gloves when handling blades

WARNING: Always ﬁt the correct blade type for the material to be cut. It is

highly dangerous to use incorrect blades that are not designed for the material

being cut.

1. Rotate the Blade Clamp (11) wheel fully as indicated by Fig. A and also

indicated to the right of the wheel. This releases the blade clamping

mechanism so the blades can be inserted or removed from the Blade

Slot (12)

2. Insert the blade correctly orientated into the Blade Slot. Normal orientation

is with the blade teeth down but the blade teeth can face upwards for

some applications

3. Release the Blade Clamp wheel

4. Pull the blade to ensure that it is secure. If it is not locked ﬁrmly in place,

repeat the above procedure

Notes

• This reciprocating saw uses standard ½” universal shank saw blades

• Use a blade length that extends beyond the Shoe (1) at all stages of the

reciprocating action stroke and is long enough for the workpiece. The blade

end should not be within the body of the workpiece at any stage of the

reciprocating action (see Fig. C)

• When removing broken blades be very careful of sharp metal where the

blade has broken. If necessary use pliers to remove the blade

• Dust, wood chippings and swarf can cause the clamping mechanism

to malfunction. If this occurs, remove the blade and hold the clamping

mechanism in release mode. Remove particles from the mechanism by

vacuuming or blowing dry compressed air through the Blade Slot (12)

• It may be necessary to twist the Blade Clamp (11) wheel back and forth to

loosen the dust - do this with the slot facing downwards. After cleaning,

use a dry graphite based lubricant on the Blade Clamp mechanism

Operation

IMPORTANT: Read the important safety information earlier in this manual

before operating this tool.

Holding the Saw

The tool should be held securely with two hands where possible, especially at

the end of the cut when it breaks through the material.

1. Hold the Main Handle (7) with one hand so that the Trigger (6) can be

comfortably used and released

2. Support the tool using the Support Handle (3) using the other hand. A

comfortable position is with your ﬁngers at the bottom and your thumb at

the top. Your hand should not go beyond the Hand Barrier (2) towards the

blade: it should be in the recess behind the Hand Barrier

3. It is not possible to hold the tool with two hands at all times. However it is

important to do so when possible

Turning On and Off

• To operate the saw, squeeze the Trigger (6)

• The speed of the blade is controlled by increasing or decreasing pressure

on the Trigger

• To stop the saw, remove the blade from the workpiece then release the

Trigger

Note: Every time the Trigger is operated the built-in Work Light (10) illuminates

the cutting area

Trigger Lock

• The Trigger Lock (5) prevents the tool from operating while in the locked

position. Press the ‘unlocked’ symbol side of the Trigger Lock to unlock and

the ‘locked’ symbol on the opposite side to lock the Trigger. After use, the

Trigger Lock should be set to ‘locked’ to prevent accidental operation

Note: The Trigger Lock is a safety feature to prevent accidental operation: it

does not allow the tool to be permanently switched on.

Sawing

WARNING: Motor Vents (4) allow heat generated from the motor to escape

the body of the tool and must not become blocked. Dust, wood chippings and

swarf can block the Motor Vents and cause the saw to shut down while the

over-temperature protection operates. Swarf, created when cutting metal, can

also cause permanent damage if it enters the saw. Do not allow dust, wood

chippings and swarf to build up. Use a vacuum to keep the work space clean,

especially in conﬁned areas.

Built-In Safety Features

The saw will stop operating before the Battery becomes fully discharged.

Therefore, it is not recommended to use the tool for difﬁcult or prolonged

cutting with the Battery in a low state of charge.

Over-current protection and over-temperature protection are built in to protect

the Battery and the motor. These can cause the saw to switch off during

cutting. Motor Vents should be checked that they are clear before operating

the tool. If the tool becomes warm to the touch, over-temperature protection

may function.

Always hold the saw securely in case it stops operating during cutting.

Saw Positioning and Blade Teeth

The Shoe (1) must be correctly positioned when operating the saw. There

should not be a gap between the Shoe and the workpiece (see Fig D). If

possible the workpiece should be ﬁxed securely so it cannot move.

The Shoe works best with blades that have a uni-directional cut so that the cut

occurs when the blade is returning towards the Shoe in its reciprocating action.

Different teeth conﬁgurations are shown in Fig E.

(A) is a general purpose bi-directional cut suitable for branches on bushes or

trees. It cuts fast but will push the branch away from the Shoe (1) as it cuts on

one part of its reciprocating action.

(B) is a teeth conﬁguration suitable for metal with a very ﬁne tooth pitch.

This takes a very small amount of material with each cut and is normally

uni-directional. For example, if cutting a pipe, the reciprocating saw would not

push the pipe away from the Shoe

not when it travels away from the saw

Understanding the difference between uni-directional and bi-directional saw

blades and when to use each type will make safer and more effective use of

the reciprocating saw. Only use bi-directional saw blades when it is safe to do

so. Some high-performance blades with a fast cutting action may be based on

a bi-directional cut as are some blades designed for materials such as plaster.

Always use a uni-directional blade when the saw cannot be held with two

hands.

General cutting

1. Mark out the cutting line

2. Ensure that the material to be cut is secure. Small workpieces should be

held in a vice or clamped to the workbench

3. Hold the saw ﬁrmly using both hands, one on the Main Handle (7) and one

on the Support Handle (3), making sure all parts of the hand holding the

Support Handle are behind the Hand Barrier (2)

4. Make sure that the blade is clear of any obstruction

5. Squeeze the Trigger (6) and allow the blade to reach full speed

6. Place the Shoe (1) against the workpiece and begin sawing

CAUTION: Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Do not force the

cutting: allow the blade and the saw to do the work

WARNING: Excessive pressure that bends or twists the blade can break the

blade and create additional load and wear to the mechanism of the saw. This

will shorten the runtime of the Battery (9) and the lifespan of the saw

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