Plunge Cutting; Storage - RIDGID RS-570 Mode D'emploi

RS-570 Reciprocating Saw
Figure 16 – Free Hand Cutting

Plunge Cutting

Plunge cutting is used for cutting holes through
soft materials like soft wood or light construction
material. Do not plunge cut in metal or other
hard materials. When working with harder ma-
terials, first drill a pilot hole suitable for the blade
size.
To make plunge cutting easier, use a double
shank blade.
1. Plug the saw in.
2. Firmly grasp the saw handles.
3. Firmly press the shoe against work piece
and with the blade tip just above the cutting
line (Figure 17A).
4. Turn saw ON and allow the blade to come
to full speed
5. Maintaining the shoe against the workpiece
to reduce vibration, carefully raise the rear
handle till the blade has cut through the
work piece (Figure 17B & C).
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6. Continue cutting in the desired direction as
described in "Free Hand Cutting" Section
7 . Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to
come to a stop. Unplug the saw.
Figure 17A– Plunge Cutting
Figure 17B– Plunge Cutting
Figure 17C– Plunge Cutting

Storage

Store the tool in the carrying case
WARNING
and place in a dry, secured area that is out of
reach of children and people unfamiliar with the
Reciprocating Saw. The tool is dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
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