Reciprocating Saw

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Reciprocating Saw
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Reciprocating Saws

• Also called
• Sabre Saw
• Sawzall (Milwaukee brand name)
• type of saw in which the cutting action is
  achieved through a push and pull reciprocating
  motion of the blade

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Reciprocating Saws

• Designs range widely in power, speed, and
  features, from less powerful portable, handheld
  models that are usually shaped like a cordless
  drill, to high-power, high-speed, corded models.

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Reciprocating Saw

• Uses
• Cutting pipe
• Demolition work
• Cutting off studs within walls
• Cutting into floor
• Cutting into ceilings

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Reciprocating Saws

• Design encourages operator to keep both hands on
  the tool at all times.

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Reciprocating Saws

• OSHA Regulations
• Electric Power Operated Tools 1926.302
• 1. Shall either be of the approved
  double-insulated type or grounded in accordance
  with Subpart K of this part

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Reciprocating Sawa

• OSHA Regulations
• Electric Power Operated Tools 1926.302
• 2. The use of electric cords for hoisting or
  lowering tools shall not be permitted

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Reciprocating Saws

• OSHA Regulations
• Electric Power Operated Tools 1915.132(c)
• Portable electric tools which are held in the
  hand shall be equipped with switches of a type
  which must be manually held in the closed
  position.

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Reciprocating Saws

• OSHA Regulations
• Electric Power Operated Tools 1915.132(d)
• Worn or frayed electric cables shall not be used.

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Reciprocating Saws

• Safety Procedures
• Keep both hands on tool when in use
• Always wear protective eyewear when using power
  tools
• Keep power cord away from blade at all times
• Make sure blade is securely fastened before use