Table of Contents General Tool Safety Warnings...2 Work Area...2 Electrical Safety...2 Personal Safety...2 Power Tool Use and Care...3 Battery Tool Use and Care...3 Safety Warnings for Reciprocating Saw...4 Important Safety Instructions for Battery Charger...4 Important Safety Instructions for the Battery Pack...5 Symbols...6 Product Information...6 Layout...7 Charging Battery Pack...7 Reciprocating Saw Operations...8 Lock-Off Button...8 Variable Speed Controlled Switch Trigger...8 Blade Clamp Trigger...8 General Cutting...8 Plunge Cutting...9 Metal Cutting...9 Maintenance and Servicing...9 Troubleshooting...10 1
General Tool Safety Warnings Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term power tool refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Work Area 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. 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. 3. Keep bystanders and children away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical Safety 1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. 2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. 3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. 5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable fir outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. 6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock. Personal Safety 1. 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. 2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. 3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or 2
energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 4. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 5. 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. 6. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. The enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 7. Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved for the specific hazards in the work area. Power Tool Use and Care 1. 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. 2. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce risk of starting the tool accidentally. 4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 5. Maintain tools with care. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. 6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 7. 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. Battery Tool Use and Care 1. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Insert the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 2. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. 3. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. 4. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery 3
terminals together may cause burns or a fire. 5. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. Safety Warnings for Reciprocating Saw Hold the tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden hiring or its own cord. Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator. 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. Keep hands away from cutting area. Never reach underneath material for any reason. Hold the front of the saw by grasping the contoured gripping area. Do not insert fingers or thumb into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade and blade clamp. Do not stabilise the saw by gripping the shoe. Keep blades sharp. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure. Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into the eyes and mouth or to lay on the skin may promote the absorbtion of harmful chemicals. WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory issues. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from the face and body. CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and durations of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. WARNING: Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibrations caused by the operation action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands and arms. Use clothes to provide extra cushioning, take frequent rest breaks and limit the amount of use per day. Important Safety Instructions for Battery Charger Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery pack, and product using battery. Use only the charger which accompanied your product or direct replacement. Do not substitute any other charger. Use only same supplier approved chargers with your product. Do not disassemble charger or operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire. Do not recharge battery in damp or wet environment. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. If battery case is cracked or otherwise damaged, 4
do not insert into charger. Battery short or fire may result. Charge only same supplier approved rechargeable batteries. See Functional Description and Specifications. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Charge battery pack in temperatures above 0ºC and below 45ºC. Store tool and battery pack in locations where temperatures will not exceed 49ºC. This is important to prevent serious damage to the battery cells. Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger or when disconnecting cords using the daisy chain feature. This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord. Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution. Do not operate charger with damaged cords or plugs have them replaced immediately. Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk. Important Safety Instructions for the Battery Pack Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when lithium ion battery packs are burned. Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes. If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts. Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Charge the battery packs only in the charger which accompanied your product. DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may cause premature cell failure. Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 40 C (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). When batteries are not in tool or charger, keep them away from metal objects. DO NOT put batteries into fire or expose to high heat. They may explode. 5
Symbols The following symbols or initials may be used on the tool. Please see below to learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Kg Kilograms Weight Min Minutes Time s Seconds Time Ø Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheel etc.. no No load speed Rotational speed at no load /min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc.. per minute 0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque... Arrow Direct current Read manual symbol Wear eye protection Class II construction Action in the direction of the arrow Type or a characteristic of current Alerts user to refer to the manual Alerts user to wear eye protection Double insulated construction tools Product Information Rated Voltage No Load Speed Blade Stroke Blade Change Battery Pack Charging Time Charger Adapter 18V 0 2800/min 7/8 inch (22mm) Toolless 18V 1000mAh Li-ion Battery Pack 1 hour Input: 100-240V 50-60Hz Output: 21V 2A 6
Layout 1. Shoe (Base) 2. Blade Holder 3. Blade Clamp Trigger 4. Switch Trigger 5. Lock-off Button 6. Battery Release Button 7. Battery Pack 8. Battery Charger Charging Battery Pack 1. Remove the battery pack (7) from the handle, pressing the push lock button (6) downwards to do so. 2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Plug the mains plug of the charger into the mains socket outlet, turn on the power the green LED will illuminate. 3. Push the battery pack onto the battery charger. The green LED extinguishes and the red LED will illuminate,which indicate that the battery pack is being charged. 4. When the charging period is completed after approx 1 hour, the green LED will illuminate and the red LED will extinguish. 5. The temperature of the battery pack may rise slightly during the charging operation. This is normal. If the green LED extinguishes during charging, the temperature is either above or below the perfect charging temperature. In this case, pull the plug of the charger and charge the battery in an environment in which the temperature is either warmer or colder. If the battery pack fails to become charged, please check whether there is voltage at the socket-outlet whether there is proper contact at the charging contacts on the charger. If the battery continues to fail charging, please contact the Kogan customer support team. To ensure that the battery pack provides long service you should take care to recharge it promptly. You must recharge the battery pack when you notice that the power of the cordless screwdriver drops. Never fully discharge the battery pack. This will cause the battery pack to develop a defect. 7
Reciprocating Saw Operations To prevent serious injury from accidental operation, turn the Power Switch of the tool to the OFF position and disconnect the battery pack from the tool before assembly or making any adjustments to the tool. Always wear eye protection when using this tool Lock-Off Button Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button (5) which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger (4). You must depress the lock-off button in order to pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released. Note: You can depress the lock-off button on either the left or right side. Variable Speed Controlled Switch Trigger This tool has a variable speed switch (4) that delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the pressure you apply to the trigger. To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger down. Release the switch trigger to turn your saw OFF. Blade Clamp Trigger WARNING: Always remove the battery pack before inserting or removing a blade. Failure to remove the battery pack from the saw could result in accidental starting, causing possible serious personal injury. To install the blade into the saw: 1. Open blade clamp trigger to its fully open position. 2. Insert blade shank from the front, aligning the hole in the shank of the blade and blade clamp with the pin in the saw bar. 3. Close the blade clamp trigger. To remove the blade from the saw: 1. Open the blade clamp trigger to its full open position. 2. Remove blade. General Cutting CAUTION: Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored or clamped to prevent slipping. Hold your saw firmly in front of, and clearly away from you. Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be sure the material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should be clamped in a vice or with clamps to the work bench or table. Mark the line to cut clearly. 8
Depress the lock-off button, then pull the switch trigger to start the cutting action. Place the shoe (base) assembly (1) against the work, then move the blade into the work. DO NOT FORCE. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Use of excessive pressure that causes bending or twisting of the blade may result in broken blades. Plunge Cutting Mark the cut line clearly. Choose a convenient starting point inside the area to by cut out, and place the tip of the blade over that point. Rest the front edge of the shoe (base) assembly on the work and hold firmly in position. Depress the lock-off button, then pull the switch trigger to start the cutting action. With the saw blade at full cutting speed, slowly tilt the saw downward until the tip of the blade starts cutting. After the blade has penetrated the work, tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to the work. Metal Cutting Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminium, brass and copper may be cut with your saw. Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force! We recommend cutting oil when cutting most soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will also keep blades cool, increase the cutting action and prolong the life of the blade. Never use gasoline, as the normal sparking of the motor may ignite fumes. Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the clamping point to eliminate vibrations of the work being cut. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the work in a vice if possible and cut close to the vice. To cut thin sheet metal, sandwich the material between hardboard or plywood, then clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing. Maintenance and Servicing To prevent serious injury or death from accidental operation, turn the Power Switch of the tool to its OFF position and disconnect battery pack from tool before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. Clean out dust and debris from vents and electrical contacts by blowing with compressed air. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air. Keep tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool, keeping away from all electrical contacts. 9
Note: Certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Tool maintenance must only be performed by qualified repair personnel. If the tool is not working properly, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the Kogan customer support team. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. Battery pack not installed properly. Battery pack not charged. Battery pack will not charge. Battery pack not inserted into charger. Charger not plugged in. Surrounding air temperature. Battery pack too hot or too cold. Check battery pack installation. Check battery pack charging requirements. Insert battery pack into charger until red LED appears. Plug charger into a working outlet. Refer to Important Charging Notes for more details. If chargers are daisy chained together check all connections. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights. Move charger and battery to a surrounding air temperature of above 4.5 C or below 40.5 C. The charger will not charge a battery pack if the cell temperature is below approximately 0 C or above 60 C. The battery pack should be left in the charger and the charger will begin to charge automatically when the cell temperature warms up or cools down. 10