Sawzall, Corded Due 11/23/2024

Description

DeWalt VS Reciprocating Saw (DW304P), Type 1. Yellow and black with a four position blade configuration.

This item's features include:

• 7 ft cord
• 10 Amps; 0 to 2,800 strokes per minute; 1-1/8 in. stroke  
• 4-position, and keyless, blade clamp (for flush cutting, reverse blade position, etc.)
• Variable speed trigger
• Fixed shoe

This item comes with a contractor bag.

Also known as: Reciprocating Saw

Similar to: Hackzall

Often used with: Extension Cord

Intended Uses

Used for cutting through metal pipes and nails, wood, plaster, stone, ceramic tile, and cast iron. This tool is usually used for demolition, not building, and tree trimming, too!

“A reciprocating saw isn’t used as a fine crafting tool. It’s a workhorse that gets its name from the short, back-and-forth cutting stroke of the blade. The blade is exposed so you can direct it into tight spaces. Because of this feature, you can use it in situations where other saws would be slow, impractical or pose a greater safety risk. Compared with a circular saw, a reciprocate saw is easier to control when you’re cutting above your head or working from a ladder.” (Family Handy Man)

Special Instructions

Sawzalls have specific blades for every material--make sure you have the right blade for your application.  (Generally, finer toothed blades are for metal applications, coarser for wood, and specialized toothless blades with grit for stone, tile, and cast iron.)

Tool Resources

Diagram

Not at this time!--see Instruction Manual!

Instructions

Changing blades and blade position:  Pull blade clamp release lever (yellow tab) up; insert blade shank from the front; push blade clamp release lever down.

Resources

• PDF: Instruction Manual
• Video:  “How to Use a Reciprocating Saw to Cut Metal, Wood, PVC, etc for Beginners” by See Jane Drill--a great beginner resource (5:00m)

This tool was donated: In memory of Chip Huntoon