© 2011 Copyright Notice   Reciprocating saws are simple,
versatile, and powerful tools. They're perfect for demolition
and doing unusual jobs like pruning trees or removing tree
roots. Here's a few things you should know to use them safely.
The saw will work a lot better if you choose the right blade.
There are blades for wood, metal, demolition, and even different
kinds of metal or even other materials such as ceramic or stone.
Before you mount the blade, take out the battery even if the saw
has a safety lock. Then, simply release the chuck, insert the
blade, and allow the chuck to clamp the blade in position. Give
the blade a firm tug to be sure that it won't come loose when
you start cutting. The blade should clear the work piece that
you're cutting. Unlock the lever. Move the shoe to the desired
position and then lock the lever back down. Now, you can put in
the battery. You'll want to bring the saw up to cutting speed
before the blade actually makes contact. That helps to reduce
kickback, but you can als