PLUNGE CUTTING – cont’d
4. Rest the lower edge of the adjustable
pivoting shoe on the workpiece and
hold it firmly in that position,
maintaining a shallow cutting angle.
5. Press the lock-off button and squeeze
the trigger switch to start the saw.
WARNING: Make sure the blade
does not touch the workpiece until the
saw reaches full speed. Loss of control
and possible injury could result.
6. 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.
METAL CUTTING
Metals such as pipe, steel rods, sheet
steel, aluminum, brass and copper can be
cut with your reciprocating saw (Fig. 10).
● To cut thin sheet material, “sandwich”
the material between hardboard or
plywood and clamp the layers to limit
vibration and material tearing.
● Always use a fine toothed metal
cutting blade and run the saw at
medium speeds when cutting metal.
● Use cutting oil to keep the blade cool,
increase cutting action, and prolong
the life of the blade.
● Do not twist or bend the saw blade.
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