Kimo 23802 User manual

K I M O
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
23802
20V Max Cordless Compact Reciprocating Saw
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General Safety Rules - For All Tools
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire or serious
personal injury or property damage.
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WORK AREA
•Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches
and dark areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
•Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY

•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts
and should also be avoided.
•Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before
plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
•Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the
tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part
of the tool may result in personal injury.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
•Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
must be used for appropriate conditions.
•
TOOL USE AND CARE
•Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support
the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand
or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
•Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it is designed.
•Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool

that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
•Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
•Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
•Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, and any other condition that may affect the
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory may
contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a “live”
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
•Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support
the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand
or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
•Hold saw firmly with both hands for all cutting operations.
During cutting operations, the blade may suddenly bind in the
work and may cause the saw to kickback towards the operator.
•Keep hands away from moving parts. Never place your hands
near the cutting area.
•Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay
particular attention to overhead wires which may be
hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling branches and
debris ahead of time.
•Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration
caused by the operating action of this tool may cause permanent
injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide extra
cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use.

TOOL COMPONENTS
1. Reciprocating Saw Blade
2. Shoe
3. Blade Clamp Sleeve
4. Hand Grip
5. Lock-off Button
6. Trigger Switch
7. Battery Slide Button
8. Battery
ACCESSORIES
1. Cordless Reciprocating Saw
2. 3 ×Wood Blades
3. 3 ×Metal Blades
4. 1-hour Fast Charger
5. KIMO Battery
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
23802
Stroke Length
20mm
No Load Speed
0-3000rpm
Rated Battery Voltage
20V
Charge Time
1 Hour

INSTALLATION
INSTALLING OR REMOVING BLADE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off
and remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury. Different blade lengths are available. Use
the appropriate blade for the application. The blade should extend
past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Do
not use jigsaw blades with this tool.
1. Reciprocating Saw Blade
2. Blade Clamp Sleeve
INSTALLATION
A. Rotate the blade clamp sleeve.
B. Insert the reciprocating saw blade into the blade clamp as far as it
will go.
C. Release the blade clamp sleeve and it will fixes the blade
automatically.
D. To remove blade, follow the installation procedure in reverse.
WARNING:
•Make sure that the blade cannot be extracted even though you
try to pull it out.
•If you do not insert the recipro saw blade deep enough, the
recipro saw blade may be ejected unexpectedly during operation.
This can be extremely dangerous.

OPERATION
WANGING:
•This reciprocating saw is designed for professional
sawing applications. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
•This reciprocating saw is a professional power tool. DO NOT let
children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required
when inexperienced operators use this tool.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON AND TRIGGER SWITCH
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button. To Start the machine, first
press the lock-off button as shown in picture to unlock the trigger
switch. At the same time, press the trigger switch until the motor ON,
then release the lock-off button and control the speed by pressing the
trigger switch. Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF.
1. Trigger Switch
2. Lock-off Button
The variable speed trigger switch will give you added
versatility. The further the trigger is depressed the higher the
speed of the saw.

CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended only for
beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow speed may damage your
saw.
CUTTING
WARNING:
•Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear
eye protection.
•Exercise extra caution when cutting towards operator. Always
hold saw firmly with both hands while cutting.
Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored or
clamped to prevent slipping. Place blade lightly against work to be cut,
switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain maximum speed before
applying pressure. Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be held
firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from
jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage. Any cuts which
put pressure on the blade such as angle or scroll cuts increase
potential for vibration, kickback, and blade breakage.
WARNING:
•Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular
attention to overhead wires which may be hidden from view.
Anticipate the path of falling branches and debris ahead of time.
•Inspect work site for hidden gas pipes, water pipes or electrical
wires before making blind or plunge cuts. Failure to do so may
result in explosion, property damage, eletric shock, and/or
serious personal injury.

MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off
and remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/ installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
CLEANING
WARNING:
•Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least
once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear eye
protection to protect eye when performing this.
•Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the
non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the
plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only
with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
REPAIRING
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY & RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and
replacement) should be performed by a KIMO factory service center
or a KIMO authorized service center. Always use identical
replacement parts.

BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Only use genuine KIMO batteries. Use of non-genuine KIMO
batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery
bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the
KIMO warranty for the KIMO tool and charger.
MAINTAINING MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you
notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging
shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 °C -
40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a long period
(more than six months).
TOOL/BATTERY PROTECTION SYSTEM
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. This
system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and
battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an
abnormally high current, the tool stops automatically. In this
situation, turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the
tool to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection

When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops automatically. In
this situation, let the tool/battery cool before turning the tool on
again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the tool and
charge the battery.
INDICATING THE REMAINING BATTERY CAPACITY
Battery Pack LED Indicator
KIMO battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of four LED
lights that indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery
pack.The fuel gauge is an indication of approximate levels of charge
remaining in the battery pack according to the following indicators:
NOTE: 1. Tap the battery indicator button to indicate the remaining
battery capacity and automatically turn off after 5 seconds. 2. When
charging, 4 LED Lights blink in sequence, and the LED lights are
completely off after being fully charged.

Charging Indicator
NOTE: It takes 1-2 hours to full charge KIMO battery.

WARRANTY
Every KIMO power tool is warranted to the original purchaser only
to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to
certain exceptions, KIMO will replace any part on an electric power
tool that is defective in material or workmanship for a period of 2
years after the date of purchase unless otherwise noted. This
warranty does not apply to damage from repairs made or
attempted by anyone other than KIMO, misuse, alterations, abuse,
normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.
Normal Wear: Many power tools need periodic parts replacement
and service to achieve best performance. This warranty does not
cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part
including, but not limited to, chucks, brushes, cords, saw shoes,
blade clamps, o-rings, seals and driver blades.
Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable
warranty on a KIMO power tool product.
This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A. only.