Reciprocating Saw Introduction
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This is the content required for an introduction to our reciprocating saw - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the tool's manual (Bosch PFZ 700 PE: here).
Safety
Dangers
- sharp oscillating blade - possible kickback
- generates dust and small chips
- generates noise
Precautions
- make sure the blade path is free and you won't cut into the table or similar
- make sure the blade is long enough so that it can reach through the material when fully retracted. (too short a blade relative to the material being cut will cause dangerous kickback)
- before cutting into the workpiece, make sure there are no obstacles such as nails in it
- secure the workpiece with clamps so nothing shifts and nothing large falls down once the cut is made
- wear goggles
- perhaps also wear a dust mask (depending on the material you're cutting)
- wear ear defenders
- make sure the locking lever isn't "on" before plugging the saw in (the trigger should move freely)
- make sure the blade is not moving before putting the saw back on the table
- in order to avoid kickback: never turn on the saw when the blade is touching something (e.g. the workpiece)
- always let the baseplate touch the workpiece before starting to cut
- leave the sawblade in the cut until it has stopped
Demonstration
During the introduction, the tutor will show you the following:
- inserting/removing saw blades
- choosing and changing the orbital action settings (Bosch PFZ 700 PE: chapter 7 in the manual)
Besides these safety notes, you should know which type of blade is suitable for the material you want to cut!
