Hart HPRS011 Manual Del Operador página 6

OPERATION
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE SAW BLADE
See Figure 2, page 9.
To install the blade:
Remove the battery pack.
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Lift the blade clamp lock/release lever located on the side
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of saw.
I nsert the saw blade into the blade clamp opening.
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Lower the blade clamp lever to lock.
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To remove the blade:
Remove the battery pack.
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Lift the release lever to release the blade from the blade
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clamp.
SHOE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 3, page 10.
The shoe assembly of the reciprocating saw pivots up and
down in both directions. It is adjustable, allowing the use of
the blade teeth at different positions on the blade.
To change positions of shoe assembly:
Remove battery pack.
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Loosen the set screw near the shoe assembly with a hex
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key (not included).
Reposition shoe assembly to desired position.
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Retighten set screw securely. Do not overtighten screw
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or use an aid with the hex key.
Remove hex key.
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Reinstall the battery pack.
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LOCK-OFF BUTTON
See Figure 4, page 10.
The 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 in order to pull the switch trigger.
The lock resets each time the trigger is released. You can
depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side.
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 5, page 10.
WARNING:
Cutting into electrical wiring can cause the blade, the
blade clamp, and the saw bar assembly to become
electrically live. Do not touch metal parts when cutting
into a wall; grasp only the insulated surfaces on the
tool. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes,
and mechanical hazards are not in the blade path when
cutting into a wall.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until
the motor reaches full speed, since this could cause loss
of control resulting in serious injury.
 Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise or with clamps.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Make sure the saw blade teeth are clean of any debris or
foreign material.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
 Slide the lock-off button to the unlocked position and
depress the switch trigger.
 Allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed.
 Set the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
 Move the blade into the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Keep
pressure on the shoe, against the workpiece.
PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figure 6, page 10.
WARNING:
Blades longer than 6 in. can whip and should not contact
the workpiece while whipping. Failure to heed this
warning could cause loss of control resulting in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until
the motor reaches full speed, since this could cause loss
of control resulting in serious injury.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Choose a convenient starting point inside the cutting area
and place the tip of the blade over that point.
 Rest the front edge of the shoe assembly on the workpiece
and hold it firmly in position during the cut.
 Slide the lock-off button to the unlocked position and
depress the switch trigger.
 Allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed.
 If the blade whips, release the switch trigger and allow it
to stop. Restart until blade no longer whips.
 Tilt the saw until the tip of the blade starts cutting the
workpiece.
 Allow the blade to penetrate the workpiece.
 Tilt the saw until the shoe is resting on the material and
the blade is perpendicular to the workpiece.
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