Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETy RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETy; PERSONAL SAFETy; SERVICE
3 GENERAL SAFETy RULES WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warn-ings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES
4 SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. Use clamps or other practical ...
Page 5 - SyMBOLS; SyMBOL
5 SyMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SyMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cyc...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 SyMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: To avoid ...
Page 7 - EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL; DOUBLE INSULATION
7 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the char...
Page 8 - FEATURES
8 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Stroke Length ......................................................1-3/16 in.Strokes per Minute ........................................ 0-3,000 max. Input ............................... 10 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 6.5 AmpsNet Weight .......................................
Page 9 - ASSEMBLy; UNPACkING; OPERATION; APPLICATIONS
9 ASSEMBLy UNPACkING This product has been shipped completely assembled. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. D...
Page 10 - SELECTING BLADES; TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF; ADjUSTING THE SPEED
10 3 OPERATION SELECTING BLADES Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to obtain the best performance from the saw. Select the blade based on the application and on the material you wish to cut. Selecting the right blade will give you a smoother, faster cut and prolong the life of...
Page 11 - OPERATING THE SAW; PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD
11 OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figure 5. Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise or with clamps. Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material and that the power cord and extension cord are out of the blade path. Mark the line of cut clearly. Hold the saw fir...
Page 12 - METAL CUTTING
1 Fig. 7 METAL CUTTING See Figure 7. You may cut metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper with the saw.Observe the following tips when metal cutting: be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force the tool and use a slow speed setting. Use cutting ...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION
13 MAINTENANCE Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack-ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recomme...
Page 14 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; RECIPROCATING SAW; PARTS AND SERVICE; • MODEL NUMbER; HOW TO ObTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS:; Replacement parts can be purchased online at; HOW TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER:; Authorized Service Centers can be located online at; HOW TO ObTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
RJ165V OPERATOR’S MANUAL RECIPROCATING SAW VARIABLE SPEEDDOUBLE INSULATED Rj165V 987000-314--08 (REV:01) • PARTS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate. • MODEL NUMbER • SERIAL NUMbER • HOW TO Ob...