Harbor Freight Tools 93830 - Manual (Page 11)

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OPERATION
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to
the Assembly Diagrams at the end of the manual.
Reciprocating Saw
WARNING: Always make sure the Battery (47) of the Reciprocating Saw is removed prior
to making any adjustments to the tool.
1. Slide the Battery (47) into the base of the Reciprocating saw.
Note: Do not start the Reciprocating Saw if the Saw Blade (23) is in contact with anything
before operation. If necessary, lift the Reciprocating Saw to free the Saw Blade
before squeezing the Trigger.
2. NEVER cut into areas where you cannot identify any possible hazards behind or
inside the surface being cut.
3. Hold the Reciprocating Saw firmly with both hands, then slide the Safety (37) to one
side and squeeze the Trigger (41) to start the Saw.
4. With the Reciprocating Saw “ON”, place the Saw Blade (23) against the material to
be cut. Press down
slightly on the Reciprocating Saw to help it cut, but allow the
saw to do the work.
5. Once the cutting procedure is completed, release pressure on the Trigger (41) to
stop the Reciprocating Saw. Then, remove the Battery (47).
6. Saw Blade Installation/Replacement:
A. Remove the Battery (47) from the tool.
B. With a Hex Wrench (not provided), loosen the front Cap Screw (29).
(See illustration above.)
C. Slide the Saw Blade (23) teeth-down into the Blade Holder (28) as far as possible.
D. Then, firmly retighten the Cap Screw (29) to secure the Saw Blade (23) in place.
E. Gently pull on the Blade (23) with a gloved hand to ensure it is held properly.