Metal Cutting - Flex FX2271 Manual Del Operador

f. Check for clearance behind the workpiece so
that the blade will not contact another surface.
g. Mark the line of cut clearly.
h. Attach the battery pack to the reciprocating
saw.
i. If the blade is inserted with the teeth facing
down, hold the tool as shown in Column A,
resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece.
NOTICE: To make plunge cutting easier, use
a heavy gauge blade and install the blade with
the teeth facing up relative to the normal upright
operating position of the saw, as shown in
Column B.

METAL CUTTING

WARNING
cutting metals. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.
The saw can be used to cut metals, such as
sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass,
and copper. Be careful not to twist or bend the
saw blade. Do not force the tool.
The use of cutting oil is recommended when
cutting soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will
keep the blade cool, increase the cutting
efficiency, and prolong blade life.
Never use the
wood-cutting blade for
j. With the blade just above the workpiece,
depress the lock-off button to the unlock
position and squeeze the variable-speed
trigger switch to start the tool. Allow it to come
to the desired speed. Then, using the edge of
the shoe as a pivot, lower the blade into the
workpiece.
k. As the blade starts cutting, raise the handle of
the tool slowly, until the shoe rests firmly and
flat on the workpiece.
l. After the blade has penetrated through the
workpiece, continue sawing along the marked
cutting line.
m. Allow the saw to come to a complete
stop before removing the blade from the
workpiece.
WARNING
Never use gasoline as cutting lubricant,
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because normal sparking could ignite the
fumes.
Securely clamp the workpiece in position,
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and make the cut close to the clamping
point to minimize vibration.
When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron,
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clamp the work in a vise, if possible, and
cut close to the vise.
To cut thin sheet material, "sandwich" the
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material between pieces of hardboard or
plywood, and clamp the layers together
to reduce vibration and tearing of the
material.
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To avoid possible serious
injury: