ASSEMBLY
Preparing the saw blade selection
No one blade can be efficient on all cutting jobs. Different materials require specially designed
blades. Since your reciprocating saw can cut so many materials, many types of SKIL blades
are available. Be sure to use the proper blade to insure proper cutting performance.
Installing a blade
WARNING
blade or making any adjustments.
Pull the blade clamp release lever as far as it
will go to open the tool-less clamp; insert the
blade until it stops (Fig. 2).
To lock the blade release the lever. The
spring-loaded mechanism will lock the clamp
against the blade (Fig. 3).
Push in and pull out on the blade to be sure the
pin in the clamp housing goes through the hole
in the blade to hold the blade securely. The
blade may be inserted with the teeth facing
down or up.
WARNING
through the footplate for the entire stroke
length. Do not use specialty blades that are
very short or those with a significant cant.
Blade must not contact footplate. A blade which
is too short or canted could jam inside the foot
and snap.
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Unplug tool from power
source before changing
Make sure that the front
end of the blade extends
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Blade Clamp
Release Lever