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General Safety Information
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care ......................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Tool Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Description, Specifications and Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Accessories.................................................................................................................................................................4
Machine Operation Instructions
Blade Selection ...........................................................................................................................................................4
Blade Installation.........................................................................................................................................................4
Dual Motion .................................................................................................................................................................5
Start/Stop Switch.........................................................................................................................................................5
Gripping Saw Properly ................................................................................................................................................5
Pivoting Guide Shoe....................................................................................................................................................6
Using the Saw
Preparation..................................................................................................................................................................6
Sawing Wood ..............................................................................................................................................................6
Plunge Cutting Wood ..................................................................................................................................................6
Edge Cutting Metal......................................................................................................................................................7
Maintenance Instructions
Failure to Start.............................................................................................................................................................7
Ventilation....................................................................................................................................................................7
Lubrication...................................................................................................................................................................7
Service and Repairs....................................................................................................................................................7
Lifetime Warranty..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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5228 Double Insulated Variable Speed, Dual Action Reciprocating Saw