Reciprocating Saw Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use The Ironton Reciprocating Saw has a variable speed motor that operates at 800-2700 SPM to accommodate a wide range of jobs. This saw features a tool-less blade change allowing for quick and easy blade changes and a rotating handle to aid in maintaining contact with the cutting surface for maximum control. The LED power-on indicator light shows when the saw is plugged in and ready to use. It comes complete with a wood blade and hex key.
⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
⚠CAUTION SAW USE AND CARE Do not force the saw. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job. Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the product with a damaged part. Do not use a saw with a malfunctioning switch.
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Make sure there are no nails, screws, clamps, or foreign materials in the path of the saw blade. Electric shock hazard. Use caution when cutting into walls. Make sure power has been shut off in the event of cutting through wires hidden in a wall. Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the motor reaches full speed.
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.) Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration. Extension Cords ⚠WARNING USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
Main Parts of Saw Subassembly Blade Holder Pivoting Shoe Dual LED Work Light Blade Release Lever Pivoting Shoe Adjusting Screws Motor Vents Rotating Handle Release Button LED Switch Trigger Switch Speed Control Wheel Hex Key Wood Cutting Blade Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING Always remove the plug from the power source before installing or removing a blade or adjusting the saw in any way. The blade will automatically be locked into the blade holder.
Installing a Blade 1. To install a blade into the saw, pull the blade release lever outward from the saw housing. 2. While holding the blade release lever outward, insert the appropriate blade into the blade slot as far as it will go. 3. Release the blade release lever. Adjusting the Pivoting Shoe 1. To adjust the pivoting shoe, loosen the pivoting shoe hex screws on the lower side of the saw using the 4 mm hex key. 2. Slide the pivoting shoe in or out until it is in the appropriate position. 3.
Setting the Variable Speed Control Set the reciprocating saw speed by rotating the variable speed control dial to the appropriate speed. Position the speed control dial at "1" for the slowest speed, "3" for medium speed, and "6" for the highest speed. Adjusting the 8 Position Rear Pivoting Handle 1. Pull back on the rotating handle release button. 2.
Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before using this tool. Electric shock hazard. Use caution when cutting into walls. Make sure power has been shut off in the event of cutting through wires hidden in a wall. Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the motor reaches full speed. Check that the correct blade for the material being cut is installed in the saw. Be sure the blade is firmly clamped into the blade holder.
dangerous. This could result in loss of control and serious injury. After changing a blade or making adjustments, make sure the blade clamp is holding the blade securely. Loose blades could be violently thrown from the saw. General Cutting Hold the saw away from your body and in front of you. With both hands firmly gripping the saw, and with the blade NOT in contact with the surface to be cut, start the saw by pressing the lock-off button and squeezing the trigger switch. Plunge Cutting 1.
Metal Cutting Note: Metals such as pipe, steel rods, sheet steel, aluminum, brass, and copper can be cut with the reciprocating saw. Note: To cut thin sheet material, "sandwich" the material between hardboard or plywood, and clamp the layers to limit vibration and material tearing. Note: Always use a fine-toothed metal cutting blade and run the saw at medium speeds when cutting metal. After Each Use ⚠WARNING Never touch the blade during or immediately after use.
Maintenance Interval Daily before operating: Maintenance Point Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts. Troubleshooting Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance. Failure Possible Cause Cord is not connected. Check that the cord is plugged in. Saw will not start. Internal damage or wear. Saw’s performance decreases over time. Saw is overheating.
Parts Diagram Page 16 of 20
Parts List Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Part Description Cord plug Cord sleeve Terminal block Switch Left hand housing PCB Tapping screw ST2.9*9 LED switch LED button Tapping screw ST3.9*19 Right hand housing Motor housing Stator Air baffle Tapping Screw ST3.
Reference 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Part Description Screw M4*12 Clamping plate Plunger assembly Reciprocating lever support Clamping plate Pin Pin Ball Φ5 Ball Φ4.5 Spring washer Φ11 Bottom cover Spring Blade sleeve Sleeve Spring washer Φ12 Blade Quantity 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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