Apprentice ARS55 User manual

ARS55
Sierra de vaivén con velocidad variable de 5.5 amperios
Manual del Operario
Scie alternative à vitesse variable 5,5 A
Manuel d’utilisation
5.5 Amp VS Reciprocating Saw
Operator’s Manual
ARS55

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5.5 Amp Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw
Operators Manual ARS55
5.5 Amp VS Reciprocating Saw ARS55
Operator’s Manual
Specifications:
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
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Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665.
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




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important safety precautions. It means
attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
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 
 



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WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE
MACHINE. 
 
 
2. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. ALWAYS USE SAFETY
GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. 
 
 
 
 
3. DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER MACHINE WHEN YOU
ARE TIRED, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
MEDICATION. WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, STAY ALERT AND
USE COMMON SENSE.
4. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING. 
 
 
 

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5.5 Amp Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw
Operators Manual ARS55
5. USE AND KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE 
 
 
6. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
 
 
 
7. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN.
8. CHECK THE TOOL FOR DAMAGED PARTS 
 
 
 
 
9. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE STARTING
THE TOOL. 
 
10. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. 
 
 
 
11. MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF
 
12. MAINTAIN ALL TOOLS AND MACHINES WITH CARE.
 
 
13. DISCONNECT TOOLS WHEN NOT IN USE,
 
14. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
 
 
 
15. USE THE CORRECT TOOL FOR THE JOB.
 
 

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16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
 
 
 
17. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS THE PROPER SIZE AND
IS IN GOOD CONDITION. 
 
 
 
 
 
18. SECURE THE WORK-PIECE.
 
 
 
19. DON’T OVERREACH.
 
20. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. 
 
21. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. 
 
 
22. FEED THE WORK-PIECE IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION AND
SPEED. 
 
 
 
23. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE
POWER OFF.
24. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE
FROM THE POWER SOURCE
 
25. NEVER USE THE TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
 
26. KEEP THE TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. 
 

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27. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND
OFF. 
28. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. 
 
29. BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE
SECURE. DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS.
 
 
30. AVOID CUTTING NAILS. 
 
31. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE OR OTHER MOVING PARTS
DURING USE.
32. NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COMPONENT IS IN
CONTACT WITH THE WORK-PIECE.
33. MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING
  BEFORE 
 
34. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY.
 
 
 
 
 
 
35. POLARIZED PLUGS. 
 
 
 
 
WARNING:
USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST OR OTHER
AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE
SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS. Direct particles away from face and
body. Always operate tool in a well ventilated area and provide for
proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible.
Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory
or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and
death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with
the dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your

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skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly
fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for
dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
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




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





Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
 
 
 
  
 
 
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate
Amperes
(At Full Load)
Extension Cord Length
25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet
0–2.0      
2.1–3.4      
3.5–5.0      
5.1 –7.0      
7.1–12.0      
12.1–16.0      
16.1–20.0      

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5.5 Amp Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw
Operators Manual ARS55
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
RECIPROCATING SAWS
WARNING:
DO NOT allow familiarity with the Reciprocating Saw from repeated use replace
strictly following all operating rules. If the tool is used unsafely or incorrectly, you or
a bystander can suffer serious personal injury!
WARNING:
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact
with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator!















OPERATION
WARNING:
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the
rating name plate.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental start, check to make sure Lock-on button is not
engaged prior to plugging in tool and your finger is not touching the
on/off switch.
Tool Uses


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Installing the Blade





Depth of Cut Adjustment





Turning the Tool On





Using Variable Speed


Slower Speeds:
Faster Speeds:
Cutting Action





General Cutting










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5.5 Amp Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw
Operators Manual ARS55
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Two-Year Warranty
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


THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WARRANTED IF USED FOR
INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
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Metal Cutting



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
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