GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY If operating a power tool in a damp location WARNING: Read all safety warnings is unavoidable, use a residual current device and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings (RCD) protected supply. Use of a ground fault and instructions may result in electric shock, fire circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces the risk of and/or serious injury.
POWER TOOL SAFETY POWER TOOL SAFETY Power tool use and care Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable Do not force the power tool. Use the correct platform. Holding the work by hand or against power tool for your application.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING Always hold the tool with two hands. Attempting : Know your reciprocating to control the tool with only one hand is saw. Do not plug in the tool until you have dangerous. It could result in loss of control and read and understand this Instruction Manual.
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: WARNING: Keep the extension cord Repair or replace damaged clear of the working area. Position the cord so or worn extension cords immediately. it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are working Select the appropriate extension cord gauge with the power tool.
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the reciprocating saw. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Direct current Amperes No load speed Hertz Alternating or direct...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ADJUSTING THE PIVOTING SHOE NOTE: The drawings in the assembly and operating section of this manual may The pivoting shoe will pivot to follow the angle of differ slightly from the tool you purchased. the blade to the workpiece. This action ensures the flat surface of the shoe is against the workpiece for better cutting action and easier INSTALLING A BLADE...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH – cont’d WARNING To increase the speed of the saw, squeeze For safety reasons, the operator must the switch trigger harder. read the sections of this Owner’s Manual NOTE: When the switch trigger is entitled "GENERAL SAFETY squeezed fully, the saw will run at its WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY",...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING WARNING: Make sure the blade does GENERAL CUTTING – cont’d not touch the workpiece until the saw reaches full speed. Loss of control and With both hands firmly gripping the saw, possible injury could result. and with the blade NOT in contact with the surface to be cut, start the saw by With the saw running at full speed, slowly squeezing the switch trigger.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING METAL CUTTING – cont’d DANGER: Always clamp the workpiece in a vice, or to a workbench or table. Do not hold workpiece in your hand. Never use gasoline as a lubricant or as a cleaning agent. A spark from the motor may cause an explosion.
MAINTENANCE It has been found that electric tools are GENERAL subjected to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on WARNING: When servicing, use only fiberglass boats and sports cars, wallboard, identical replacement parts. The use of any spackling compounds or plaster.
PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the reciprocating saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this reciprocating saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
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PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 2030070007 Brush holder 3150060011 Brush holder support 2030160088 Brusher holder support clamp 4030010136 Tapping screw ST2.9X9 4010010036 Bearing 608-2Z 2030160080 Bearing sleeve 4020080011 Screw M5X12 4040030003 Spring washer ø5 4040010009 Bearing washer 4010010043 Bearing 6000-2Z 4010010078...
® TOOL SHOP 6 AMP RECIPROCATING SAW WARRANTY 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: TOOL SHOP® This brand power tool carries a 1-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If the tool fails within one (1) year from the date of purchase, simply bring this tool with your original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS TOOL SHOP®...
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