Ironton 61445 Owner's Manual

Reciprocating Saw

Owner’s Manual

WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.

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Table of Contents

Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4

Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4

Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4

Specific Operation Warnings ............................................................................................................... 6

Grounding .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Extension Cords .................................................................................................................................... 8

Main Parts of Saw ................................................................................................................................. 9

Assembly Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 9

Before Each Use .................................................................................................................................. 12

Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 12

After Each Use ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 14

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 15

Parts Diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Parts List .............................................................................................................................................. 17

Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................. 18

Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 19

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Intended Use

 Reciprocating Saw

 Wood Cutting Blade

 Hex Key

 Owner’s Manual

Property

Specification

Motor

110V

Variable Speed

800 – 2700 SPM

Amperes

9 Amp

Stroke Length

1 1/8’’

Blade Change

Tool-less

⚠WARNING

 Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury

or property damage.

 The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or

situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be

aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.

 Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and

have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.

 Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or

safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product

was designed.

 Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger

industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. This
product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use

this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.

 Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

The Ironton Reciprocating Saw has a variable speed motor that operates at 800-2700 SPM to
accommodate a wide range of jobs. This saw features a tool-less blade change allowing for quick and
easy blade changes and a rotating handle to aid in maintaining contact with the cutting surface for
maximum control. The LED power-on indicator light shows when the saw is plugged in and ready to
use. It comes complete with a wood blade and hex key.

Packaging Contents

Technical Specifications

Important Safety Information

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⚠WARNING

WORK AREA SAFETY

 Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.

Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas

may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.

 Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence

of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the

flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

 Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated

and contact will cause electrical shock.

 Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow

children to handle the product.

 Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your

work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury

and/or property damage if contacted.

 Always make sure the work surface is free from nails and other foreign objects. Cutting into a nail

can cause the blade and the tool to jump and damage the blade.

⚠WARNING

PERSONAL SAFETY

 Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the saw. Do not use

the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of

inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.

 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving

parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.

 Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety

goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in

dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems,
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.

 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
 Remove keys or wrenches before connecting the tool to an air supply, power supply, or turning on

the tool. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may cause personal

injury.

 Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety precaution

allows for proper tool operation using both hands.

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⚠CAUTION

SAW USE AND CARE

 Do not force the saw. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which

they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.

 Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly

and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the

product with a damaged part.

 Do not use a saw with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the

power switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative before

using.

 Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position

before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

 Store the product when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.

Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.

 Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.

Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than

the tool itself.

 Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the saw without the guards in place.
 Do not leave the saw running unattended.
 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.

 Do not use the saw 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.

 Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before

making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

 Never use dull or damaged blades. Sharp blades must be handled with care. Damaged blades

can snap during use. Dull blades require more force to cut the workpiece, possibly causing the

blade to break.

 Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that

may affect the power tool’s operation.

⚠WARNING

 To reduce the risk of injury, always wear eye protection.
 To reduce the risk of injury, wear NIOSH compliant breathing protection.
 Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting

Specific Operation Warnings

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