3. Use one hand to rotate and hold the blade locking ring
counterclockwise, and use the other hand to insert the
selected blade in the blade holder. Release the blade
locking ring to lock the blade in place (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
Cutting blade
4. Release the blade locking ring and make sure the blade is
securely locked by tugging on the blade a bit.
NOTE: The handheld reciprocating saw is equipped with
2 metal cutting blades and 2 wood cutting blades that
can fit in the blade holder. Choose the blade based on the
specific need of the cutting job. Check instruction on page
11 for detail information on cutting blades and the material
they can cut.
5. Replace the branch jaw clamp if needed. Check the
instruction below about how to fit the branch jaw clamp.
6. To remove the cutting blade, rotate and hold the blade
locking ring counterclockwise. At the same time pull the
cutting blade out of the blade holder.
Fitting the Branch Jaw Clamp
Based on the cutting job, the branch jaw clamp may be
needed to fix the workpiece in place. Follow the instruction
below to fit the branch jaw clamp.
1. Switch off the reciprocating saw and remove the battery
before doing any work on the tool or the blade.
2. Press and hold the end of the clamp locking button, the
front of the button will tilted up (Fig. 5).
3. At the same time, slide the jaw clamp along the side of the
guide plate and insert the top tab of the jaw clamp inside
the hole in the saw housing. The side tabs of the jaw
clamp should be in the slots along the side of the guide
plate (Fig. 5).
Blade locking ring
Top tab Side tabs
Guide plate
4. Release the clamp lock button. Make sure the clamp is
locked securely by tugging on it.
NOTE: The branch jaw clamp should be locked in place
and cannot be pulled out without pressing the locking
button. However it should be able to pivoting up freely to
allow the blade cutting through the material (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
5. To remove the branch jaw clamp, press the end of the
clamp locking button and at the same time pull out the
branch jaw clamp from the saw (Fig. 3).
Operation
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WARNING!
Do not allow familiarity with products to
make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
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WARNING!
Always remove battery pack from your tool
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.
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WARNING!
Always wear eye protection with side
shields. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
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WARNING!
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
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Fig. 5
Clamp locking
button
Branch jaw clamp