Please familiarize yourself with the proper
usage of the device by reading and following
each chapter of this manual, in the order
presented. Keep these operating instructions for further reference.
Please read all safety instructions!
This manual contains important information
on operating and handling the device. Keep
these operating instructions for further
reference. Please pass it on along with the
unit if it is handed over to a third party.
1. Explanation of the symbols
The following symbols are used in the user
manual or on the product:
Warning! To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read the
instruction manual.
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss
of life or damage to the tool in case
of non-observance of the
instructions in this manual.
Risk of electric shock.
Immediately remove the mains plug
from the mains if the mains cable
becomes damaged and during
cleaning and maintenance.
Always wear hearing protection.
The effects of noise can cause
hearing loss.
Wear a dust mask. When working
with wood and other materials,
harmful dust may be generated.
Work with asbestos containing
materials is not permitted!
Wear safety glasses. When working
with electric power tools, sparks,
splinters, chips and dust particles
may be generated and these can
cause loss of sight.
Electric power tool, protection
class II. This sign symbolises that
this unit corresponds to Protection
Class II. This means that the unit is
equipped with either reinforced or
double insulation between the
mains circuit and output voltage or
metal housing respectively.
Variable speed control.
CE stands for “Conformité
Européenne”, which means “In
accordance with EU Regulations”.
With the CE marking, the
manufacturer conrms that this
Electric tool complies with the
applicable European directives.
Do not dispose of electric power
tools with domestic refuse.
2. General safety instructions for
power tools
WARNING! Read all instructions!
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings
listed below refers to your mains operated
(corded) power tool or battery operated
(cordless) power tool.
Save these instructions for future
reference!
2.1 Work area
a. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite
accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explo-
sive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses or
dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust of fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.
2.2 Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the out-
let. Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs which
earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
f. Always use tool in conjunction with a
residual circuit breaker device. The
use of a residual circuit breaker device
reduces the risk of electric shock.
2.3 Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b. Use safety equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Safety equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce per-
sonal injuries.
c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off position before
plugging in. Carrying power tools with
your nger on the switch or plugging in
power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
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better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connec-
tion of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected
and properly used. The use of these
pieces of equipment reduce hazards
caused by dust.
2.4 Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
d. 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.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for mis-
alignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of
power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
2.5 Service
a. Please use a qualied expert who uses
original replacement parts to repair
your power tool. This will ensure proper
functioning of the power tool.
3. Additional safety warnings for
reciprocating saws
• Do not work materials containing
asbestos. Asbestos is considered
carcinogenic.
• Wear safety goggles, hearing protection
and if necessary other protective
means, such as safety gloves, safety
shoes, etc.
• Before use, remove all nails and other
metal objects from the workpiece.
• Make sure that the workpiece is prop-
erly supported or xed.
• Do not use the machine without the
guard.
• Inspect the saw blade before each use.
Do not use saw blades which are bent,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
• Make sure that the saw blade is properly mounted.
• Only use saw blades that are suitable
for use with the machine.
• Only use saw blades with the correct
dimensions.
• Do not use other accessories than saw
blades.
• Do not use saw blades made of HSS
steel.
• Do not use the machine on workpieces
requiring a maximum sawing depth that
exceeds the maximum sawing depth of
the saw blade.
• Hold the machine by the insulated gripping surfaces where the saw blade may
contact hidden wiring or the mains
cable. If the saw blade contacts a ‚live‘
wire, the exposed metal parts of the
machine can also become ‚live‘. Risk of
electric shock.
• Let the machine run at no load in a safe
area after mounting the saw blade. If
the machine vibrates strongly, immediately switch off the machine, remove
the mains plug from the mains, and try
to solve the problem.
• Beware that the saw blade continues to
rotate for a short period after switching
off the machine. Do not attempt to
bring the saw blade to a standstill
yourself.
3.1 Kickback
Kickback is the upward and backward
movement of the saw blade when the saw
blade unexpectedly touches an object.
Securely hold the machine with both hands
during use. Keep your attention focused on
the operation.
Kickback is usually caused by:
— unintentionally touching hard objects or
materials with the rotating saw blade;
— a blunt saw blade;— a saw blade that is not properly
mounted;
— sawing into a previous cut;— a lack of attention to the operation;— an instable stance.
4. Electrical safety
Always check that the voltage of
the power supply corresponds to
the voltage on the rating plate.
• Do not use the machine if the mains
cable or the mains plug is damaged.
• Only use extension cables that are suitable for the power rating of the machine
with a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm
If you use a extension cable reel, always
fully unroll the cable.
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5. Before the rst use
Remove the machine and all accessories
from the package. Keep the packaging
materials out of the reach of small children.
There is a danger of suffocation!
1× Reciprocating saw
1× Saw blade for wood
1× Saw blade for metal
1× Allen key
1× Instruction manual
7. Intended use
Your reciprocating saw has been designed
for sawing wood, metal and plastics.
8. Mounting and removing the saw
blade
Always switch off and unplug the saw
before working on the machine or changing
the saw blade.
8.1 Mounting
• Open the saw blade holder (2) by turn-
ing it counter-clockwise.
• Insert the saw blade (1) in the saw
blade holder (2) as far as possible. The
teeth of the saw blade (1) must point
downward and forward.
• Close the saw blade holder (2) by turning it clockwise.
8.2 Removing
• Open the saw blade holder (2) by turning it counter-clockwise.
• Remove the saw blade (1) from the saw
blade holder (2).
• Close the saw blade holder (2) by turning it clockwise.
9. Use
Always follow the safety notes and the relevant safety code.
Make sure that the saw blade does not rest
on or touch any objects when the machine
is switched on.
9.1 Insert the plug into the socket. The LED
(4) lights up and indicates that power is
applied.
9.2 Switching on and off
• To turn on the machine, press the ON/
OFF switch (5). The switch can be set
to continuous mode by pressing the
power on lock (6).
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• Pressing the ON/OFF switch (5) again
returns the power on lock (6) to the
starting position.
• To turn off the machine, release the ON/
OFF switch.
— The ON/OFF trigger is also used to
control the no load speed. The deeper
the trigger is pressed, the faster the unit
runs.
10. Pressure shoe
The pressure shoe (8) serves as a support
during cutting. The pressure shoe is freely
movable and can be tilted accordingly so
that it can be adjusted to the respective
cutting operation.
10.1 To adjust the length of the pressure
shoe, loosen both Allen screws (11a and 11b) with the provided Allen key (9)
and pull the pressure shoe outward or
slide the shoe all the way inside.
10.2 Tighten the Allen screws again after you
have set the length of the pressure
shoe.
11. Sawing tips
• Adjust saw blade and stroke rate to suit
the material to be processed. For right
radius curves it is best to use a narrow
saw blade. Apply coolant or lubricant to
deal with the fluttering produced along
the cut line when sawing metal.
• Check wood, chip boards, building
materials etc, for foreign bodies (nails,
screws etc.), before sawing and remove
them, if necessary.
• Clamp material well. Do not support the
workpiece with hand or foot. Do not
touch objects or the floor with the saw
running (danger of backlash).
• Put the footplate on the surface of the
workpiece, and saw through it with
constant contact pressure or feed. If
the saw blade seizes switch the
machine off immediately. Spread the
gap with a suitable tool and pull out the
saw blade.
• After nishing work, switch off the
machine and only put down after it has
come to a complete standstill.
• Plunge cutting may only be used on
soft materials such as wood, aerated
concrete, gypsum plaster boards, etc.
• However, this requires a certain practise
and is only possible with short saw
blades.
• Place the saw onto the workpiece and
switch it on.
• Ensure that the bottom edge of the
footplate rests on the workpiece
surface.
• Slowly saw into the workpiece at an
angle, moving the saw to a vertical
position and continue to saw along the
cutting line.
• Switch the saw off and lift off the workpiece when the work is complete.
11.2 Flush sawing
• Elastic bi-metal saw blades allow you to
saw protruding objects (e,g, water pipes,
iron bars, etc,) nearby the wall.
• Apply the saw blade directly to the wall
and bend slightly so that the footplate
rests against the wall.
• Switch the machine on and saw off the
workpiece keeping constant lateral
pressure against the wall.
12. Maintenance and Cleaning
• Prior to all work on the reciprocating
saw, rst disconnect the main power
plug.
• Keep the saw blade and the saw in a
good and clean condition in order to
work well and safely. Clean the device
of dust and sawdust only with a paintbrush, cloth or brush. Keep the ventilation openings (7) always clean.
• Never use gasoline or other harsh
chemicals or abrasives to avoid damaging the reciprocating saw. Make sure
that no liquids get into the reciprocating
saw.
12.1 Checking and replacing the carbon
brushes
The carbon brushes must be checked regularly. If the carbon brushes are worn, the
machine will start to run unevenly.
Only use the correct type of carbon
brushes.
• Remove the carbon brush holders
(3) using a screwdriver.
• Clean the carbon brushes.
• In case of wear, replace both carbon
brushes at the same time.
• Mount the carbon brush holders (3)
using a screwdriver.
• After mounting the new carbon
brushes, let the machine run at no load
for 15 minutes.
The vibration emission level stated in this
instruction manual has been measured in
accordance with a standardised test given
in EN 60745; it may be used to compare one
tool with another and as a preliminary
assessment of exposure to vibration when
using the tool for the applications
mentioned
• using the tool for different applications,
or with different or poorly maintained
accessories, may signicantly increase
the exposure level
• the times when the tool is switched off
or when it is running but not actually
doing the job, may signicantly reduce
the exposure level
Protect yourself against the effects of vibration by maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping your hands warm, and organizing your work patterns.
Do not dispose of electric power
tools with domestic refuse.
The electric power tool is shipped
in packaging to reduce transport damage.
This packaging is a raw material and as
such can either be reused or can be fed
back into the raw material cycle. The electric power tool and its accessories are
made from various materials such as metals and plastics. Take defective components to a special refuse collection point.
Ask about these at your specialist shop or
local council.
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15. EC-Declaration of conformity
We, the Batavia GmbH, Weth. Buitenhuisstraat 2a, NL-7951 SM Staphorst, declare
by our own responsibility that the product
Reciprocating Saw, Item-No 7062850,
Model Nr. BT–RS004, is according to the
basic requirements, which are dened in the
European Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EC (EMC), 2006/42/EC
(Machinery) and their amendments. For the
evaluation of conformity, the following harmonized standards were consulted:
EN 60745-1:2009+A11;
EN 6 0 745-2-11:2010;
EN 55014-1:2006/A2:2011;
EN 55014-2:2015;
EN 61000-3-2:2014;
EN 61000-3-3:2013