Power Fist Air Reciprocating Saw, 8435992 User Manual

User Manual

Please read and understand all instructions before use.
Retain this manual for future reference.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Stroke Per Minute 9,000 SPM
Average Air Cons. 3 CFM
Design Low Vibration
Weight 1.21 lb
Length 9-1/4 in.

INTRODUCTION

This Low Vibration Air Body Saw features a lightweight design and is designed to cut faster and with less vibration.
It can be operated with one hand for autobody work and easily slices through 16 gauge sheet metal.

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The operator must follow basic
precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Before allowing someone
else to use this tool, make sure they are aware of all safety information.

WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built
into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

NOTE: Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating, inspection and maintenance instructions.

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WORK AREA

1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean and well lit.

2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.

3. Minimize distractions in the work environment. Distractions can cause you to lose control of the tool.

4. Store tools properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage.

5. Always lock up tools and keep them out of the reach of children.

PERSONAL SAFETY

CAUTION! Wear protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) when using the tool.

1. Head Protection
a. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes.
b. Wear the appropriate rated dust mask or respirator.
c. Wear earplugs if the power tool or work environment is noisy.
d. Wear a full-face shield if your work creates metal filings or wood chips.
e. Wear a hard hat to protect your head from falling objects.

2. Gloves
a. The gloves should provide protection based on the work materials.
b. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the effects of vibration.

3. Protective Clothing
a. Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool. Examples are electrical non-

conductive clothes or clothes treated to resist corrosive liquids or materials.

4. Foot Protection
a. Steel toe footwear or steel toe caps to prevent injury from falling objects.
b. Non-skid footwear is recommended to maintain footing and balance.

5. Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or damage to tool.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use your common sense.
a. Keep articles of clothing, jewelry, hair, etc., away from moving parts to avoid entanglement with a tool.
b. Do not operate any machine/tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
c. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance enables better control of a tool in

unexpected situations.

d. Use clamps or other practical ways to support or secure the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the

workpiece by hand or against your body is not stable and may lead to loss of control and injury.

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SHARP BLADE

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to reciprocating
saw safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.

Danger:

1. Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle,
or motor housing.

2. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw
motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from
the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

3. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not
engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw
is restarted.

4. Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under
their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. When cutting operation requires the
resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw should be rested on the larger portion and the smaller
piece cut off.

5. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hardened
on blades slows saw and increases potential for kickback. Keep blade clean by first removing it from tool,
and then clean it with gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene. Never use gasoline.

6. Never force the saw. Forcing the saw can cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and possible kickback.

7. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood, pressure treated lumber, or wood containing knots. Adjust
speed of cut to maintain smooth advancement of tool without decrease in blade speed.

8. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

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AIR TOOL PRECAUTIONS

1. Air tools produce more noise than their electric counterparts. Extended exposure to this noise may cause
hearing loss.
a. Wear ear protection gear to eliminate or reduce the noise.
b. If possible add a muffling device to the air tool’s exhaust.

2. Do not operate this tool if the air hose is damaged.
a. Inspect the tool’s air line for cracks, fraying or other faults before each use.
b. Discontinue use if a hissing can be heard from the air line or connectors while operating the tool.
c. Take the following steps if either of the above situations occur:

i. Tag or mark the tool as 'defective' or 'out of service' until repaired.
ii. Contact a qualified person repair or replace the defective component/hose.

3. Prevent damage to air hose by observing the following:
a. Never use the hose to carry the tool.
b. Keep the air hose of the tool and the tool’s work path while in operation. The hose should always stay

behind the tool.
c. Keep the hose away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
d. Do not allow people, mobile equipment or vehicles to pass over unprotected air hose.

i. Position air hose away from traffic areas.

ii. Place hose in reinforced conduit.

iii. Place planks on either side of the hose to create a protective trench.
e. Do not wrap hose around the tool as sharp edges may pierce the hose or cause cracks if wound too

tight. Gently coil the hose and either hang on a hook or fasten with a device to keep hose together

when storing.

4. An air hose under pressure that is damaged or disconnected from an air tool may whip around and cause
damage to the work area or personal injury. Secure the compressor’s air hose to a fixed or permanent
structure with clamps or cable ties.

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VIBRATION PRECAUTIONS

1. 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.

2. 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 by or worsened from
tool use.

3. If you feel any medical symptoms related to vibrations (such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue
fingers), seek medical attention as soon as possible.

4. DO NOT use this tool if one of the following applies:
a. Pregnant
b. Impaired blood circulation to the hands
c. Past hand injuries
d. Nervous system disorders
e. Diabetes
f. Raynaud’s Disease

5. Do not smoke while operating the tool. Nicotine reduces the blood flow to the hands and fingers, increasing
the risk of vibration-related injury.

6. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the effects of vibration.

7. Use the tool with the least amount of vibration, when there is a choice between different processes.

8. Do not use for extended periods. Take frequent breaks to when using this tool.

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

10. To reduce vibrations, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If abnormal vibrations occur, stop using
this tool immediately.

TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Use the correct tool for the job. Do not force a tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool.
Maximize tool performance and safety by using the tool for its intended task.

2. This tool was designed for a specific function. Do not modify or alter this tool or use it for an
unintended purpose.

3. Securely hold this tool using both hands, unless it is designed for single hand use. Using a tool with only
one hand can result in loss of control.

4. Maintain tools with care (see Maintenance).

5. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches from the tool before operation or connecting it to a power source. A
wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool increases the risk of personal injury.

6. Avoid unintentional starts. Be sure that the throttle/ignition switch is in the neutral or OFF position when not
in use and before connecting it to any air source.

7. Do not carry the tool with fingers near or on the trigger/switch.

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AIR COMPRESSOR

Ensure the compressor used with the tool can supply the required Cubic Feet per Minute at the required PSI
(see Specifications).

1. Use proper size and type of air pressure line and fittings.

2. Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air at the rated range as marked on the tool.

CAUTION! Do not use an air source besides an air compressor to power this tool.

3. Always use an air regulator, an in-line filter and a moisture trap in your compressed air system. These
accessories will increase the tool’s life and keeps the tool in good working condition. See the diagram for
recommended components of an air line.

4. Avoid using an air hose that is too long. The longer the hose, the lower the pressure that reaches the tool,
possibly causing it to cease functioning. As well, a longer hose can become a tripping hazard.

5. Air tool CFM consumption ratings are based upon a 25% duty cycle. If you require continuous duty, a larger
compressor is required.

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AIR SOURCE INSTALLATION

WARNING! Never use pure oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases or any bottled gas as an air source for a
tool. Such gases are capable of causing an explosion and serious injury to persons.

1. Set the air pressure regulator on the air compressor to the recommended PSI level (see Specifications). Do
not exceed the tool recommended air pressure. Excess pressure could result in damage to the tool, to your
workpiece or serious injury.

2. Prepare a standard 1/4 in. air connector for use with your tool. Wrap the threaded portion of the air
connector with thread seal tape. Wrap in a clockwise direction so it will not unravel when attaching to a quick
connector. Attach it to the tool air inlet and tighten.

3. Attach a standard quick connector to the air source’s hose. Attach the air hose to the tool’s air connector.

4. Check the air line and its connections for air leaks. Do not use the tool until you have repaired all air leaks.

DISCONNECTING AIR SOURCE

WARNING! Failure to follow these steps could result in severe injury, tool or property damage.

Disconnect tool from air source before cleaning, servicing, changing parts/accessories or when not in use.

1. Turn hopper regulator to the OFF position.

2. Turn the air regulator to the OFF or L position.

3. Turn off the air compressor.

4. Disconnect the air pressure hose.

5. Discharge any residual pressure inside the tool.