Chicago Electric 7.5 Amp Reciprocating Saw User Manual

Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 8

Setup .......................................................... 9

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Operation .................................................... 9

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Maintenance .............................................. 12

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 14

Warranty .................................................... 16

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term ″power tool″ in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool.

Work Area Safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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Electrical Safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching

outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of

electric shock if your body is grounded.

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

1. 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.

2. Use personal protective 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 personal injuries.

3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to
power source, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or energizing power tools that

have the switch on invites accidents.

4. 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.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the 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.

5. 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.

6. If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.

Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control

of the power tool in unexpected situations.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry

or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

7. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of

these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

8. Only use safety equipment that has been
approved by an appropriate standards agency.

Unapproved safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection must be
ANSI-approved and breathing protection
must be NIOSH-approved for the
specific hazards in the work area.

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Power Tool Use and Care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better and

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safer at the rate for which it was designed.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

5. 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 use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges

are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the

power tool for operations different from those

intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Reciprocating Saw Safety Warnings

1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where 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.

2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the work piece to a stable platform.

Holding the work by hand or against your body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

3. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

4. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.

5. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to
a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the
surface and pull the tool out of your control.

6. When using a handheld power tool,

maintain a firm grip on the tool with
both hands to resist starting torque.

7. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is
plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool,

and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.

8. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.

9. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields
in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In
addition, people with pacemakers should:

• Avoid operating alone.

• Do not use with power switch locked on.

• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid

electrical shock.

• Any power cord must be properly

grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) should also be implemented –
it prevents sustained electrical shock.

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Reciprocating Saw Safety Warnings (continued)

10. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities, contains chemicals known [to the
State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of

these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or

other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from

chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

Vibration Safety

This tool vibrates during use.

Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:

1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an
extended period should first be examined by a
doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to
ensure medical problems are not being caused or
worsened from use. Pregnant women or people who
have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past
hand injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes,
or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool.
If you feel any symptoms related to vibration (such
as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.

11. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product

will expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

12. The warnings, precautions, and instructions

discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the

operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.

2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.

3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the

vibration effects on the user.

4. Use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice.

5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.

6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.

7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
explained in this manual. If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.

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