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20V max* LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW - 054-8151-420V max* LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW - 054-8151-4
SAFETY GUIDELINES SAFETY GUIDELINES
Specific safety guidelines for cordless reciprocating saws
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery, use only the
batteries and charger listed.
BATTERY PACK CHARGER
054-3124-0
054-3126-6
054-3125-8
• Holdthepowertoolbyitsinsulatedgrippingsurfaceswhenperforminganoperationwherethe
cuttingaccessorymaycontacthiddenwiring. If a cutting accessory contacts a “live” wire, it may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Useclampsoranotherpracticalwaytosupporttheworkpieceandsecureittoastableplatform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Alwaysremovethebatterypackbeforechangingthesawbladeand/oradjustingthesawbase.
• Thesawblademustbesecurelylockedinitsholder.Check that it has been securely seated before
use.
• Makecertainthatalladjustingleversandthebladeholderaretightbeforemakingacut.Loose
adjusting levers and holders can cause the tool or blade to slip; loss of control may result.
• Checkthattheswitchis“off”beforeattachingabatterypack.Accidental starting could cause
injury.
• Securematerialbeforecutting.Never hold the workpiece in your hand or across your legs. Small or
thin material may ex or vibrate with the blade, causing loss of control.
• Nevertouchthesawbladeimmediatelyafteruse.Itmaybehotafterprolongeduse.
• Alwayswearsafetygogglesoreyeprotectionwhenusingthistool. Use a dust mask or respirator or
connect the tool to an external dust vacuum if cutting generates a great amount of dust.
• Keephandsawayfromcuttingarea.Do not reach under the material being cut. The proximity of the
blade to your hand is hidden from your sight.
• Donotusedullordamagedsawbladesandaccessories.
Contents
Cordless Reciprocating Saw, hex wrench, 2 wood-cutting blades, instruction manual
WARNING!
Remove the Cordless Reciprocating Saw from the package and examine it carefully. Do not
discard the carton or any packaging material until all parts have been examined.
WARNING!
If any part of the Cordless Reciprocating Saw is missing or damaged, do not attach the
battery pack to the tool or use the tool until the part has been repaired or replaced. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious injury.