Chicago Electric 7.5 Amp Reciprocating Saw 69067 - Manual (Page 11)

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General Operating Instructions
The Saw features a variable speed Trigger. For
increased strokes per minute, squeeze the
Trigger harder. For decreased strokes per
minute, apply less pressure to the Trigger.
Note: When cutting softer materials, use a faster speed.
When cutting harder materials, use a slower speed.
General Cutting
1. Install the Blade and adjust the Shoe for the job.
2. Press and release the Trigger to ensure
that the Trigger Lock is off.
3. Holding the Saw with the Trigger released, plug
the Power Cord into a 120V electrical outlet.
4. To begin sawing, gripping the saw firmly with
both hands, rest the front of the Shoe on your
workpiece with the blade above the work.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the Saw if the Saw Blade
is in contact with anything before operation.
5. Depress the Trigger.
6. Allow the tool to come up to full speed
before touching the work material.
7. Guide the Saw Blade into the workpiece.
WARNING! Keep the Shoe pressed firmly against the
workpiece while cutting to prevent tool kickback.
8. For continuous cutting, press and release the
Trigger Lock button, then release the Trigger.
9. Maintain a smooth motion, guiding the Blade
through the material as it is cut. Follow the cut.
Do not press too hard. If the saw slows down as
it is cutting, apply less pressure on the saw.
10. To stop the saw, release the Trigger when not
using the Trigger Lock feature. If using the Trigger
Lock function, press and release the Trigger.
11. Allow the tool to come to a complete
stop before setting it down.
12. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then
store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
Plunge Cutting
Plunge cut into plywood and thin board
panels. Do not attempt to plunge cut into
thick, hard wood or metal panels.
1. Clearly mark the line of cut.
2. From a convenient starting point within the
cutting area, place the tip of the Blade over that
point with the Saw parallel to the line of cut.
3. Place the edge of the Pivot Shoe on the work piece
with the Blade NOT touching the work material.
Squeeze the Trigger to start the tool operating. Never
start a plunge cut with the Blade tip touching the work
piece. This will cause an immediate kick back, that
can damage the work piece, blade or cause injury.
4.
Line of cut
Shoe
Rotate Tool on
Pivot Shoe
Wait for the Saw to reach full speed, then slowly
rotate the tool on the Pivot Shoe as the Blade
contacts the work piece. Hold the tool firmly.
5. Continue to slowly rotate the tool until the Blade
has penetrated through the work material.
Press the Pivot Shoe firmly against the work
material and continue to make the cut.
Metal Cutting
1. Install a metal cutting blade.
2. Coat the cutting surface with cutting oil to
prevent the blade from overheating.
3. Follow general cutting procedure above.
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