For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Length of Stroke.......................................................................................................................................................1-3/16 in. Strokes Per Minute...............................................................................................................................................0-2500/min. Motor ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Volt DC Switch........................................................................................................................................... Variable Speed With Brake Charger Rating ..................................................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ......................................................................................................................................................... 30 minutes KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the blade. Simply lift blade clamp lock / release lever, located on side of saw, insert blade between blade clamp and saw bar as far as possible, then release lever to lock position. LOCK-OFF BUTTON Your saw is equipped with a “lock-off” button which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. You must depress the lock-off button to pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released. You can depress the lock-off button from either side. HEX KEY STORAGE The hex key storage area is located on the base of the saw. SWITCH TRIGGER The switch trigger is conveniently located on the handle of the tool. VARIABLE SPEED This tool has a variable speed feature that delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure. CHARGER Your charger has a “key hole” hanging feature for convenient, space-saving storage. Screws should be installed so that the center distance is 4-1/8 in. ® LOCK-OFF BUTTON BATTERY PACK SWITCH TRIGGER BLADE CLAMP LOCK / RELEASE LEVER BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY SAW BLADE 4-1/8 in. CHARGER HEX KEY STORAGE ASSEMBLY ® Fig. 2 BLADE BLADE CLAMP UNPACKING TO INSTALL SAW BLADE This product has been shipped completely assembled. See Figure 2. • Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the • Lift the blade clamp lock/release lever located on the side box. of the saw. • Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are • Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar. included. • Lock the blade clamp lever. • Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. • Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. • If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance. PACKING LIST 18 Volt Reciprocating Saw Charger Battery Pack Saw Blade (3) Hex Key Tool Bag Operator’s Manual WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts. 9 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glass...