Global Machinery Company MXR56 - Manual (Page 8)

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Installing a saw blade
CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the mains supply before installing or
removing a blade.
1. Open the blade clamp (4)
by rotating it in an anti-
clockwise direction. This will
retract the pin and allow the
saw blade to be inserted.
2. Whilst holding the blade
clamp assembly open, line
up and insert the new saw
blade. Let go of the blade
clamp assembly to lock the
saw blade in position.
3. Pull on the blade to ensure
it is securely fastened.
WARNING. Make sure that
the blade is securely fastened
before starting the saw.
Failure to do so may result in
serious injury.
Switching on and off
1. Connect the plug to the mains supply.
2. To start the saw, press the
lock-off button (3) and
squeeze the trigger switch (1).
3. There is no need to keep the
lock-off button depressed
once the saw has started.
However, if the trigger switch
is released, the lock-off
button will re-engage as a
safety precaution to prevent
accidental operation. In order to restart the saw, the
both the lock-off button and the trigger switch must be
pressed again.
Varying the speed
Vary the speed to suit the
blade and the material being
cut with the use of the speed
control knob (2).
Changing the
position of the shoe
WARNING. Always
ensure that the saw
is switched off and
unplugged from the mains
supply before making any
adjustments.
1. Loosen the two shoe
adjustment screws
(8) with a hex key (9) and
position the shoe (5) to
shield the length of saw
blade as required.
2. Re-tighten the shoe
adjustment screws (8).
Take care not to overtighten
the screws or you will strip
the thread.
3. Position the angle of the shoe as required by pivoting it
on its axis (6).
CAUTION. Do not operate the reciprocating saw if the
adjustable shoe is not installed.