Tool Use and Care
15. Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
18. Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories,
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
21. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool's operation.
If damaged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
Ampere Rating
More Than
0
6
10
12
000173
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to recipro saw safety rules. If you use this tool
unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.
1.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal
parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
or
storing
the
tool.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Not More Than
6
10
12
16
22. Use only accessories that are recommended
by
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool,
may become hazardous when used on another
tool.
SERVICE
23. Tool service must be performed only by
qualified
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
24. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
Such
unauthorized
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1
shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
Volts
120 V
25 ft.
18
18
16
14
USB012-2
2.
Always
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
3.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any
nails and remove them before operation.
4.
Do not cut oversize workpiece.
5.
Check for the proper clearance beyond the
workpiece before cutting so that the blade will
not strike the floor, workbench, etc.
6.
Hold the tool firmly.
7.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
8.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
3
the
manufacturer
repair
personnel.
parts
or
Total length of cord in feet
50 ft.
100 ft.
AWG
16
16
16
14
16
14
12
Not Recommended
use safety glasses or goggles.
for
your
model.
Service
or
failure
to
follow
150 ft.
14
12
12