8V CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW 241-9028 Owner’s Manual NOTE: This 3 piece tool combo includes two 18V 1.5 Ah Li-ion batteries and one charger that are packed within the kit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………… Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... General safety rules ………………………………………………………………….. Work area …………………………………………………………………................. Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ! WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. ! WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces the risk of electric shock. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Power tool use and care Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Battery tool use and care Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Know your reciprocating saw. Do not plug in the tool until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury. Always hold the tool with two hands. Attempting to control the tool with only one hand is dangerous. It could result in loss of control and serious injury.
BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY ! WARNING: Only use the charger supplied with this kit to charge the 18V Li-ion batteries for this tool. Charging any other batteries may damage the charger and possibly cause serious injury. The charger should be placed away from sinks and hot surfaces. Do not use the charger to charge any batteries other than the cordless drill/driver batteries. Other batteries may explode. Do not store or carry the battery in a manner in which metal objects could contact the exposed metal end.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the reciprocating saw. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. V A Hz W kW L kg H N/cm2 Pa OPM Min S or a.c.
KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW Lock-off switch Tool-less blade clamp Variable speed trigger switch Main handle Pivoting shoe Pivoting shoe adjusting screws Battery #236-9025 Air vents NOTE: This 3 piece tool combo includes two 18V 1.5 Ah Li-ion batteries and one charger that are packed within the kit.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1. Place the battery (1) in a dry location near a 120 V 60 Hz electrical outlet (Fig. 1) 2. Plug the battery charger transformer (2) into the 120 V 60 Hz wall receptacle. NOTE: The GREEN LED (3) on the charging cap (4) will turn ON indicating the power supply is “live”. 3. Place the charging cap onto the battery stem (5). NOTE: Make sure the charging cap is pressed fully onto the battery. Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING A BLADE REMOVING A BLADE ! WARNING: Always remove the battery from the tool before installing or removing a blade or adjusting the saw in any way. To remove a blade, simply rotate the blade locking sleeve clockwise and remove the blade from the blade holder. 1. To install a blade in the saw, rotate the blade locking sleeve (1) clockwise (Fig. 3). ADJUSTING THE PIVOTING SHOE 2. Insert the appropriate blade (2) into the blade slot (3) as far as it will go. 3.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING LOCK-OUT SWITCH NOTE: To re-start the saw, the lock-out switch must be pressed again before the trigger switch is squeezed. The lock-out switch (1) is a safety device designed to reduce the possibility of a user accidentally starting the saw (Fig. 5). This switch must be pressed before the trigger switch (2) can be squeezed. NOTE: The lock-out switch can be pressed from either the left or right side of the handle. Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING 6. ! WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY", "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", "BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY" and "SYMBOLS" before using this cordless reciprocating saw. Once the saw has reached the desired speed, place the adjustable pivoting shoe against the workpiece and gradually bring the moving blade into contact with the workpiece at the appropriate location.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING PLUNGE CUTTING – cont’d With the saw running at full speed, slowly tilt the saw until the tip of the blade contacts the workpiece and begins to cut. After the blade cuts through the workpiece, tilt the saw upward until the blade is perpendicular to the workpiece. Fig. 9 Fig. 8 METAL CUTTING Metals such as pipe, steel rods, sheet steel, aluminum, brass and copper can be cut with your reciprocating saw (Fig. 9).
MAINTENANCE ! WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during all cutting operations. It is critical that you also wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a dust mask while blowing dust out of the reciprocating saw with an air jet. Failure to take these safety precautions could result in permanent eye or lung damage. GENERAL ! WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
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PARTS LIST ! WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the reciprocating saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this reciprocating saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-866-349-8665 – Friday from 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
PARTS LIST Key # 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 53 54 55 56 Part # 2030100012 2040160041 2030020053 2010080026 2040160042 4100020003 2030020068 4010020004 2020170007 2040290006 2010010044 2040050035 4100010004 4010010034 4010010042 2020010020 2030100013 2010180014 1030080005 3140060017 3140060018 4020080035 2030100042 4090040013 2030010010 3140070002 4030010096 6140020011 4030010102 2050060014 3120040042 1060030064 4020010027 2020180023 11800
TOOL SHOP® 18 VOLT LI-ION CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW WARRANTY 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: This TOOL SHOP® brand power tool carries a 1-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If the tool fails within one (1) year from the date of purchase, simply bring this tool with your original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store.
