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5) SERVICE
a)
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SHOCK HAZARD!
• Never operate or store Saw in damp or wet conditions.
• Plug into a minimum 15 amp circuit. If using an extension cord, it must be
AWG 14 or greater, no longer than 25’.
• If cutting into wall or other blind areas, first check for the presence of
electrical or other utility lines.
HEALTH AND INJURY HAZARDS!
• Dust and fine particles are generated while cutting which can contain
hazardous or toxic substances. Breathing this dust can cause many serious
respiratory health conditions. Always use NIOSH approved respiratory
protection while using this Saw.
• This Saw will eject particles, dust and sparks at high velocity during
operation. Wear approved eye and skin protection at all times while operating.
• Cutting with this Saw can generate excessive noise. Wear appropriate hearing
protection while using.
• The moving blade of this Saw can quickly catch loose clothing, long hair or
jewelry causing serious personal injury. Keep all loose clothing, long hair and
jewelry away from operating Saw.
• This Saw can quickly start up when handling while plugged in to electrical
supply causing serious personal injury. Always unplug the tool from the
electrical supply before changing blades or performing maintenance.
• Sharp metal edges can cut. Always wear protective work gloves while
handling.
• Moving blades can quickly cut flesh. Keep hands and fingers away from
moving blade.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATION
• While holding the Saw securely in two hands, depress the Trigger located at the underside
of the Saw body.
• To begin cutting, allow several seconds for the motor to reach full speed then gently feed the
leading edge of the blade into the workpiece.
• Slowly and steadily allow the blade to do the cutting.
• When the cutting is complete, release trigger and allow blade to stop reciprocating before
pulling the blade away from the workpiece.
This Saw is equipped with a Variable Speed Trigger Control.
The motor speed will increase the farther the Trigger is pressed.
DO NOT force the Saw or kickback could quickly occur causing severe injury!
To avoid hand fatigue, this Saw features a Trigger Position Lock which
functions on full speed only. To engage it, depress the Trigger fully then push
in the Trigger Lock Button located on the left side of the housing immediately
above the Trigger (Fig 1). To release it, simply depress the Trigger once again.
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following maintenance should be performed before each use:
• Inspect Blade for cracks, damage or premature wear.
• Clean dirt and debris from motor air cooling slots.
• Clean dirt and debris from Blade Mounting Shaft.
