1. MasterCraft 14.4v Cordless Reciprocating saw Sean McCallion

2. Objective To give a basic knowledge of the… Housing Battery and Electrode Trigger Switch “Lock-Off” Button Electric Motor

3. Housing Made of plastic for light weight Vents to allow heat to escape Grooves and brackets hold components

4. Hex wrench for tightening blades Ergonomic Handle

5. Battery and Electrode Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery High power to weight ratio Charging time of 3-5 Hours Electricity transferred to tool through electrode

6. Trigger Switch Controls flow of electricity from battery to motor The harder you squeeze the faster it goes Can produce a squeaking noise when not fully depressed

7. “Lock-Off” Switch Must be depressed in order to pull trigger Locks as soon as trigger is released Can be used by left and right handed people

8. Electric Motor Electric current runs trough coils of wires Current causes magnetic field around axle Surrounding magnets force axle to rotate

9. Max speed of motor 3000 SPM (Strokes Per Minute) Rotational energy transferred to gears

10. For further Information… Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_motor#Wound_fie ld_DC_motor mastercraft manual for 14.4v cordless reciprocating saw Canadian Tire Guy