Never feed the blade into the work piece until the blade is at full speed. If the blade is not at full speed, the saw may kick back causing serious personal injury. OPERATING THE RECIPROCATING SAW Never tape the trigger high speed. The tool may fail under such injury. The lock-off button helps prevent accidental This button can be pressed from either side. VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH THIS TOOL IS CONTROLLED BY A TRIGGER SWITCH: • The speed of the Cordless Reciprocating Saw depends on the amount of pressure applied on the trigger. The further the trigger is pressed, the faster the tool will go. • Press the lock-off button, then pull the “ON/OFF” trigger to turn the Cordless TRIGGER SWITCH LOCK-ON BUTTON OPERATING THE RECIPROCATING SAW Never tape the trigger high speed. The tool may fail under such injury. The lock-off button helps prevent accidental This button can be pressed from either side. VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH THIS TOOL IS CONTROLLED BY A TRIGGER SWITCH: • The speed of the Cordless Reciprocating Saw depends on the amount of pressure applied on the trigger. The further the trigger is pressed, the faster the tool will go. • Press the lock-off button, then pull the “ON/OFF” trigger to turn the Cordless TRIGGER SWITCH LOCK-ON BUTTON Reciprocating Saw “ON” . To turn the Cordless Reciprocating Saw “OFF” , release the trigger switch. GENERAL CUTTING Always hold the saw in front of you and away from your body. Keep your hands and feet well away from the work piece. Never feed the blade into the work piece until the blade is at full speed. If the blade is not at full speed, the saw may kick back causing serious personal injury. Use proper blade for the particular cutting application. • Mark out the line to be cut so it is easily visible. • Start inside the area to be cut out. • Depress the lock-on button and press the trigger to start the saw. 16 15 • Set the shoe against • When the blade reaches METAL CUTTING Never use gasoline or any flammable lubricant. Sparking from the motor OIL • When cutting metals other then copper, brass or aluminum, always use a lubricant, such as cutting oil, to keep the blade cool. This will prolong the life of the blade as well as speeding up the cutting process. • Make sure the work piece is held securely in place. Hold smaller pieces, such as pipe or conduit, in a vise or attach to the workbench with clamps. • To eliminate vibration, always cut close to the clamping point. • When cutting thin sheets of metal, place a piece of plywood on either side to control vibration and prevent tearing. 17 MAINTENANCE Always remove the battery pack before attempting cleaning or maintenance. This Cordless Reciprocating Saw it leaves the factory. This lubrication should last for the life further lubrication is required. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean Never let any liquid get inside the casing. Never immerse any part of the ventilation openings clear. Always clean the battery pack using only a dry cloth. Do not use liquids. Always unplug the charger before cleaning it. Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and charger using brush or dry cloth. Inspect all mounting screws regularly. Tighten any loose screws. Failure to keep the mounting screws tight could result in serious injuries. Never open the Cordless Reciprocating Saw case, battery pack or charger. Do not attempt to repair the Cordless Reciprocating Saw, battery pack or charger yourself. Opening any of these parts will void your warranty. ACCESSORIES Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. Always attach grounded (3-prong) extension cords to grounded (3-hole) outlets. If you must use an extension cord, be sure that the gauge is large enough to carry the amount of current necessary for your power tool. If not, your tool may experience a loss of power, excessive voltage drop or overheating. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord (see table on the next page). 18 RECOMMENDED AC 60 HZ TOOLS TOOL CURRENT RATING CONDUCTOR SIZE G AMPERE 10FT. 25FT. 50FT. 100FT. 3-6 18 18 18 18 6-8 18 18 18 16 8-10 18 18 18 14 10-12 16 16 14 14 12-16 14 12 12 - 16-20 12 12 12 - SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 19.2V Length of Stroke 22mm (7/8") No Load Speed (RPM) 0-2600/min Charger Input 120V 60Hz Battery Type Ni-Cad PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT BATTERIES Alltrade batteries can be recharged many times. At the end of their useful life, recycle batteries with due care for our environment. Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries are recyclable. Take them to your local recycling center or call 1-800-822-8837. Collected batteries will be recycled or disposed of properly. OTHER CONSUMER YOURSELF (DIY) Alltrade offers a full If you would like further information Service Department at 1-800- Cordless Drills/Screwdrivers Impact Wrenches Sanders Jigsaws Circular Saws Angle Grinders Reciprocating Saws Routers R...