velocidad variable. (Figura 3) 14 Sp 3 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Blade retainer screw access hole Figure 3 Blade Blade Guard Guard Adjustment Warning DecalScrews (2) (opposite side) Power switch Lock Variable Speed Switch Power Switch Assembly (cont’d.) 8. Resume normal operation. Before plugging in power cord, always pull on the blade to make sure it is securely locked in the clamp. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Operation Power Switch: To start saw, push in power switch lock and then squeeze Power Switch with finger. The maximum speed can be adjusted with the Variable Speed Switch (Figure 3). Speed Control Switch: The reciprocating saw comes equipped with a variable speed switch (See Figure 3). This switch is a scroll wheel that has 12 different speed settings. Use lower speeds for softer, thinner materials and use faster speeds for harder thicker materials. Make sure that the saw is on the minumum speed setting before turning ON and after each use. Once in use, scroll the wheel to the preferred speed. Allow time for the selected speed to be acquired before beginning cutting. Blades: Three different blades have been packaged with this reciprocating saw. The blue blade is trypically used for wook cutting applications, the white blade is best suited for cutting plastic, and the red blade is used primarily for cutting metal. General Cutting: Safety glasses must be worn during operation. Hold your saw firmly in front and clearly away from you. Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign material and that power cord and extension cord are out of the blade path. Be sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a vice or with clamps to the work bench or table. Mark the line of cut clearly. Pull in the power switch to start the cutting action. Set the blade guard on the work. DO NOT FORCE. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Allow the blade and saw to do the work. Plunge Cutting: Clearly mark the line of cut. From a convenient starting point within the cut out area, place the tip of the blade over that point with saw parallel to the line of cut. Slowing lower the saw until the button edge of the shoe rests on the work-piece. Start the saw and allow it to attain full speed. With the saw resting on the blade guard, slowly let the saw forward to lower the blade onto the cut line. Continue this motion until the saw blade is perpendicular to the work-piece. Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the saw reaches its maximum speed that is set on the speed Adjust Dial. Failure to comply could cause loss of control and result in serious injury. Metal Cutting: When cutting metallic material with this tool, be sure to use a sharp blade designed for this purpose. We recommend lubricating the cutting surface with cutting oil to avoid heat buildup. Follow general cutting procedure in previous section. Do not force tool. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. 4 Maintenance Do not allow brake-fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products penetrating oils, etc. to come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy the housing, thus compromising the integrity of the double insulation. Keeping the Tool Clean: All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could very possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Inspecting the mounting screws: Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws be loose, tighten them immediately. Failure to do so could result in serious injuries. Maintenance of the motor: The motor unit winding is the very “heart“ of the power tool. Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not become damaged and/or wet with oil or water. Inspection the carbon brushes: The motor employs carbon brushes which are consumable parts. Since an excessively worn carbon brush could result in motor trouble, replace the carbon brush with an identical part when it becomes worn to or near the limit. In addition, always keep carbon brushes clean and ensure that they slide freely with in the brush holder. Technical Service: For information regarding the operation or repair of this product, please call 1-800-424-8936. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. Informaciones Generales de Seguridad (continuacion) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before us...