AllTrade Kawasaki 18V Cordless Drill 840108 User Manual

18V BATTERY-OPERATED RECIPROCATING SAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMPONENT
#840108
87-1904-60957
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840108_18V Black Cordless Reciprocating Saw
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS
PRODUCT. BEFORE USE,...

CONGRATULATIONS!
Thanks for choosing this product. At Alltrade, our aim is to provide you with quality
products at an affordable price, and we want you to be totally satisfied with your
product and our Customer Service. If any help and advice is needed, please 
contact us at 1-800-590-3723. Properly cared for, this tool will give you many 
years of satisfaction.
INTENDED USE
This tool is intended for consumer use only. Your charger and/or adapter has been
designed for charging batteries of the type...

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
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep the cord away
from heat, oil,...

SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.Service or
maintenance by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. 
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions
in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to
follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury..
SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW
Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool. Use a...

The battery is not fully charged. Before first use, the battery pack requires 
8-10 hours charge time to be fully charged. Subsequent recharging needs 3-5
hours for the battery to be fully charged. 
Always switch to a fresh battery when tool performance begins to diminish.
Severe heat is most destructive to a battery; the more heat generated, the faster
the battery loses power. A battery that gets too hot can have a shortened life. 
Never over-discharge a battery by using the tool even after tool...

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The battery pack and charger heat during charging. Place the charger on a flat, 
non-flammable surface away from flammable materials with at least four inches of
clearance to allow proper air circulation around the charger and battery pack.
When the battery pack requires recharging, a 3-5 hour charge allows the tool to
operate at full power.A charging indicator light on the charger will illuminate to
show that charging is taking place. 
CHARGING BATTERY PACK
CHARGE BATTERY PACK:
1. Make sure the...

SYMBOLS
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please
study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will
allow you to operate the tool better and safer.SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage (Potential)A Amperes CurrentHz Hertz Frequency (Cycles per Second)W Watt PowerKg Kilograms Weight
Alternating Current Type of CurrentDirect Current Type of CurrentAlternating or Direct Current Type of CurrentEarthing Terminal Grounding TerminalClass II...

ATTACHING / REMOVING BLADE
Failure to remove the battery pack from the saw before
removing the blade could result in accidental starting and serious personal
injury.
• Remove the battery pack.
• Use the allen wrench to loosen the blade clamp screw on the side of the saw by
turning it counter-clockwise. Do not remove the screw entirely.
TO ATTACH BLADE:
• Press the hole in the shank of the
blade onto the pin in the saw bar.
Make sure that the teeth of the 
blade are facing downward.
• Tighten the blade...

PLUNGE CUTTING
Never feed the blade into the work piece until the blade
is at full speed. If the blade is not at full speed, the saw may kick back 
causing serious personal injury. 
• Mark out the line to be cut so it is easily visible.
• Start inside the area to be cut out.
• Depress the lock-on button and press the trigger 
to start the saw.
• Set the shoe against the work piece.
• When the blade reaches full speed, slowly feed the blade into the work piece.
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GENERAL CUTTING
Always hold the saw in...

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANINGAlways remove the battery pack before attempting
cleaning or maintenance.
This Cordless Reciprocating Saw is lubricated before 
it leaves the factory. This lubrication should last for the life of the tool. No 
further lubrication is required.
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool.Never let any liquid get
inside the casing. Never immerse any part of the tool in a liquid. Always keep the
ventilation openings clear.
Always clean the battery pack using only a dry...